A bill is a proposal to create a new law or change an existing one. For a bill to become a law, it has to pass through several stages in both the Senate and the House of Commons. The status of a bill can be tracked from its introduction to royal assent. A bill can be viewed in detail on its individual page, which includes the text of any previous versions, by hovering your cursor over the bill number. Each page also contains a progress bar that shows how much time has been lost due to interruptions or adjournments.
Defence Ministers will respond to MPs’ questions on armed forces families, support for veterans and the defence industrial strategy. There will also be a debate on legal protections for ex-service personnel and the UK’s role in Ukraine. Urgent Questions and Ministerial Statements will follow the main business.
Papua New Guinea Parliament
Members of the single-chamber legislature (law-making body) of Papua New Guinea are elected from open electorates and 89 MPs sit in the House of Representatives while 22 Governors are appointed by the Prime Minister from provincial seats. Parliament House is open to the public 9.00am to 12.30pm and 3.00pm to 5.30pm Monday to Friday. Entry is free. Visitors can explore the Museum of Parliamentary History, attend a range of events and visit the small shop that sells books and other souvenirs. There is also a cafe and a play area for children.