Glossary
This section explains key parliamentary and government terms.
Paper Laid Before Parliament
A document formally presented to Parliament, often because legislation or procedure requires it.
Parliament Now
The UK Parliament service showing live information from the parliamentary annunciator system.
Parliament TV
The official live and archived video service for public UK Parliament proceedings.
Parliamentary Calendar
A public schedule showing when Parliament is sitting and what business is planned.
Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology
Abbreviation: POST
The UK Parliament office that produces impartial research on science and technology policy issues.
Parliamentary Paper
A paper formally published by, presented to, or ordered by one of the Houses of Parliament.
POSTnote
A short impartial briefing from the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology.
Private Business
Parliamentary business relating to private bills or other matters affecting specific interests.
Provisional Business
Business listed in advance but still subject to change.