Leader of the House of Commons

The government minister responsible for organising government business in the Commons.

Category: Government roles and offices Parliamentary procedure

Abbreviation: Leader of the House

Also used as: Leader of the House, Leader of the House of Commons, Commons Leader, government business manager

Official website: Visit UK Parliament information on the Leader of the House

Source / explainer: Read the UK Parliament glossary entry on the Leader of the House

Last reviewed: 23 August 2026

The Leader of the House of Commons is the government minister responsible for organising government business in the Commons. The Leader gives the weekly business statement and answers Business Questions, making the role important for understanding the parliamentary timetable.

Related terms

Business QuestionsQuestions to the Leader of the House about forthcoming Commons business.Business StatementA statement setting out forthcoming parliamentary business and scheduling.Government BusinessParliamentary business arranged by the Government, usually taking priority in the Commons.MinisterA member of the government with responsibility for a policy area or department.Parliamentary TimetableThe planned order and timing of parliamentary business.