Glossary
This section explains key parliamentary and government terms.
Call for Evidence
An invitation for written submissions to help inform a committee inquiry or review.
Command Paper
Abbreviation: CP
A government paper formally presented to Parliament.
Committee Report
A published report setting out a parliamentary committee’s findings and recommendations.
Commons Business Papers
The official daily papers showing House of Commons business, including the Order Paper and related documents.
Commons Journal
The official permanent record of decisions and proceedings in the House of Commons.
Commons Library
The House of Commons research service that publishes impartial briefings for MPs and the public.