How is the business of the House of Commons determined?

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Post by: Parliament Revealed 09/05/2018 0 comments 2261 views

This video discusses the direction of business and discourse in the House of Commons, and the forces that shape them.

Video Information

This video covers:

The importance of whips for determining business, timing, and enforcing it within the parties.
The Speaker, who can also direct the business by making judgements on requests or motions from MP’s.
The Backbenchers who can influence business by filling vacant time.

Information for Teachers

Teachers can use this video as an introductory tool for students, at the start of a lesson, or as a summary at the end.

The video provides a sound summary of main topic areas and covers key points, including:

The business of the House of Commons and the ways that it is directed.
The formal ways that business is determined, as well as the procedural ways that can be used to steer business.

Credits

With thanks to

Image – Prince’s Chamber (UK Parliament-Jessica Taylor)

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