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The Leader of the House is responsible for delivery of the government’s legislative programme and chairs the Parliamentary Business and Legislation Cabinet Committee. The role involves managing the business of the House of Commons in close cooperation with the Chief...
We provide support to the Leader of the House of Lords. The Leader of the House is appointed by the Prime Minister, is a member of Cabinet, and is responsible for the conduct of government business in the Lords. The...
We provide support to the Leader of the House of Commons, who is responsible for planning and supervising the government’s legislative programme (including the King’s speech), and managing government business within the House of Commons while also upholding the rights...
Penny Mordaunt was appointed Lord President of the Council and Leader of the House of Commons on 6 September 2022. Previously she was Minister of State at the Department for International Trade from 16 September 2021 to 6 September 2022....
Lord True was appointed Lord Privy Seal and Leader of the House of Lords on 6 September 2022. He was previously Minister of State at the Cabinet Office between 14 February 2020 and 6 September 2022. Before becoming a Minister,...
Ministerial appointments are being made. This page may not reflect recent changes to this role. The Leader of the House of Commons organises government business in the House of Commons and works closely with the government’s Chief Whip.
The Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration monitors and reports on the efficiency and effectiveness of the immigration, asylum, nationality and customs functions carried out by the Home Secretary and by officials and others on their behalf. The Chief...
Companies House Chief Executive Louise Smyth will serve a second term as president of the Corporate Registers Forum (CRF).
The Leader of the House of Lords is responsible for the organisation of government business in the House, providing assistance to all Lords and offering advice on procedure. The Leader also expresses the collective feelings of the House on formal...
The Rt Hon William Hague was appointed First Secretary of State and Leader of the House of Commons on 15 July 2014. He was elected to Parliament in 1989 as the Conservative MP for Richmond (Yorks). Education William was educated...
The Chief Whip is responsible for administering the whipping system that ensures that members of the party attend and vote in Parliament as the party leadership desires. Whips are MPs or Lords appointed by each party in Parliament to help...
Louise Smyth joined Companies House in September 2017 as Chief Executive and Registrar for England and Wales. Before joining Companies House Louise held a number of senior positions at the Intellectual Property Office (IPO), including Director of IT, Director of...
Guidance on various aspects of the planning system, given in letters to chief planning officers of local planning authorities.
Documents on fire safety law and guidance for those who have a legal duty for fire safety in a relevant building to help them meet those duties.
Controls under the Firearms (Northern Ireland) Order 2004, prohibited weapons, applications for removal of prohibition and making an appeal.
This page provides information on how honours committees are made up and who the current members are.
The Rt Hon Greg Knight was appointed Government Whip (Vice-Chamberlain of HM Household) in 2012. He was elected as the Conservative MP for East Yorkshire in May 2010. Education Greg was educated at Alderman Newton’s Grammar School Leicester and the...
Chief of the Defence Staff Admiral Sir Tony Radakin gave a keynote speech at Chatham House Security and Defence Conference on 27 February 2024.
Gareth joined Companies House in April 2007 as Chief Executive and Registrar of Companies. Prior to this Gareth was Director for Environment, Planning and Countryside at the Welsh Assembly Government. In a long and varied career within the civil service,...
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