Glossary
This section explains key parliamentary and government terms.
National Audit Office
Abbreviation: NAO
The UK public spending watchdog that supports Parliament in scrutinising value for money.
National Crime Agency
Abbreviation: NCA
The UK law enforcement agency focused on serious and organised crime.
National Health Service
Abbreviation: NHS
The publicly funded health service in the UK.
National Highways
The company responsible for operating, maintaining and improving England’s strategic road network.
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
Abbreviation: NICE
The body that produces guidance and advice on health and care in England.
Natural England
The public body responsible for advising on and helping protect England’s natural environment.
Negative Procedure
A process where delegated legislation becomes law unless Parliament objects within a set period.
NHS England
Abbreviation: NHSE
The body responsible for leading the NHS in England.
Noes
The votes cast against a motion or question in a parliamentary division.
Northern Ireland Assembly
The devolved legislature for Northern Ireland.
Northern Ireland Office
Abbreviation: NIO
The UK Government department responsible for Northern Ireland matters that are reserved to the UK Government.