Commons Business Papers - Project Open Gov

The official daily papers showing House of Commons business, including the Order Paper and related documents.

Category: Parliamentary documents and sources Parliamentary procedure

Also used as: Commons business papers, House of Commons Business Papers, Commons Papers, commonsbusiness.parliament.uk, Commons Order Paper

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Last reviewed: 21 August 2026

Commons Business Papers are the official documents setting out daily and forthcoming House of Commons business. They include the Order Paper and other documents used to follow questions, statements, motions, bill stages, amendments, votes and future business. They are a key source for understanding what the Commons is expected to consider.

Related terms

Business TodayThe part of the Commons Order Paper showing business scheduled for the current sitting day.Forthcoming BusinessBusiness expected to be considered by Parliament on future sitting days.Future Day OralsA Commons business paper listing oral questions tabled for future days.Order of Oral QuestionsThe rota and order for departments to answer oral questions in the Commons.Order PaperThe official list of business scheduled for a sitting day in Parliament.