Glossary
This section explains key parliamentary and government terms.
Tellers
Members who count votes during a division in Parliament.
Ten Minute Rule Bill
A type of Private Member’s Bill introduced after a short speech seeking the House’s leave.
The Pensions Regulator
Abbreviation: TPR
The UK regulator for workplace pension schemes.
Third Reading
The final stage in one House, where members debate the bill in its near-final form.
Three-line Whip
A strong party instruction requiring members to attend and vote in a particular way.
Transport Committee
A Commons select committee that scrutinises transport policy and the Department for Transport.
Treasury Committee
A Commons select committee that scrutinises HM Treasury, tax, public finances and financial regulation.