Government Business

Parliamentary business arranged by the Government, usually taking priority in the Commons.

Also used as: government business, Government business, government time, government parliamentary business

Source / explainer: Read the MPs’ Guide to Procedure on timings

Last reviewed: 23 August 2026

Government business is parliamentary business arranged by the Government, usually through the Leader of the House and business managers. It often has priority in the Commons and includes much of the main legislative and policy business. It is important for understanding why particular debates or bill stages are scheduled.

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