British House of Commons - Committees - Article Index

Encyclopedia - British House Of Commons: Encyclopedia - British House Of Commons
United Kingdom This article is part of the series: Politics of the United Kingdom Parliament The Crown: Queen Elizabeth II House of Lor...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - British House Of Commons: Encyclopedia Ii - British House Of Commons - Committees
The Parliament of the United Kingdom uses committees for a variety of purposes; one common use is for the review of bills. Committees con...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - British House Of Commons: Encyclopedia Ii - British House Of Commons - History
Parliament developed from the council that advised the King during mediæval times. This royal council, meeting for short-term periods, i...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - British House Of Commons: Encyclopedia Ii - British House Of Commons - The Chamber In Film And Television
In 1986, the British television production company Granada Television created a full-sized replica of the House of Commons debating chamb...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - British House Of Commons: Encyclopedia Ii - British House Of Commons - Members And Elections
Each Member of Parliament represents a single constituency. Prior to the reforms of the nineteenth century, the constituencies had little...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - British House Of Commons: Encyclopedia Ii - British House Of Commons - Legislative Functions
Although legislation may be introduced in either House, bills normally originate in the House of Commons. Further information: Act of P...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - British House Of Commons: Encyclopedia Ii - British House Of Commons - Relationship With The Government
Though it does not elect the Prime Minister, the House of Commons indirectly controls the premiership. By convention, the Prime Minister ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - British House Of Commons: Encyclopedia Ii - British House Of Commons - Legislative Functions
Although legislation may be introduced in either House, bills normally originate in the House of Commons. The supremacy of the Commons in...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - British House Of Commons: Encyclopedia Ii - British House Of Commons - Officers
The House of Commons elects a presiding officer, known as the Speaker, at the beginning of each new parliamentary term, and also whenever...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - British House Of Commons: Encyclopedia Ii - British House Of Commons - Procedure
Like the House of Lords, the House of Commons meets in the Palace of Westminster in London. The Commons Chamber is small and modestly dec...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - British House Of Commons: Encyclopedia Ii - British House Of Commons - Qualifications
There are numerous qualifications that apply to Members of Parliament. Most importantly, one must be aged at least twenty-one years (alth...   » Read the article