Official Report

The formal edited report of parliamentary debates, commonly known as Hansard.

Also used as: Official Report, official report, official reports, Official Report Hansard

Official website: Search Hansard

Source / explainer: Read UK Parliament information on publications and records

Last reviewed: 21 August 2026

The Official Report is the formal edited report of parliamentary debates and proceedings. It is commonly known as Hansard. It records speeches, questions, statements and debates in both Houses, but it is different from business papers and journals, which record formal business and decisions.

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