Business StatementThursday, 16 July 2026

Business Questions to the Leader of the House

Leader of the House announces next week's business

MPs will ask the Leader of the House questions about the government's business arrangements and parliamentary scheduling. This is a weekly procedural session where backbenchers raise concerns about Commons business, timetabling, and government operations. The session allows Parliament to hold the government accountable for how it manages legislative time and responds to emerging issues.

This is a procedural rather than policy-focused item. It affects how Parliament functions and how quickly the government can move legislation, but has no direct impact on public services or the electorate. The session matters mainly to MPs seeking clarity on parliamentary scheduling or pressing the government on process.

Interested MPs

Sir Alan CampbellLabour Party

Tynemouth

Caroline NokesConservative and Unionist Party

Romsey and Southampton North

Bob BlackmanConservative and Unionist Party

Harrow East

Iqbal MohamedIndependent

Dewsbury and Batley

Judith CumminsLabour Party

Bradford South

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