MPs offer warmer welcome to 'strangers'
News Article 16 June 2004
Some of parliament's oldest traditions should be swept aside to give the public a warmer welcome to the Palace of Westminster, a committee of MPs has said.
Forum of Private Business
Government Affairs Website
MPs set for three-minute limit
Press Review 24 May 2004
A new House of Commons rule means that some MPs will have just three minutes to speak.
Hain seeks consensus on Commons hours
News Article 6 May 2004
Peter Hain has indicated that he remains open to further changes in the Commons sitting hours.
New hours 'increase stress for MPs'
News Article 17 April 2004
The end to late night sittings and the adoption of a more family friendly working regime has led to an increase in stress levels of MPs, it has been claimed.
Parliament 'should have petitions committee'
News Article 7 April 2004
The House of Commons should have a petitions committee along the lines of Holyrood and other western legislatures, a leading political scientist and peer has said.
Puttnam commission calls for evidence
News Article 30 March 2004
Voters, the media and politicians are being canvassed on their opinions about the reasons why the public is disillusioned by politics
MPs debates cut short finds study
Press Review 15 March 2004
An analysis of Hansard has revealed that MPs are wasting one day a month of parliamentary time by finishing debates early.
MPs set for four day week
Press Review 19 January 2004
Hain to review Commons hours
Press Review 9 January 2004
Hain tries to take heat out of hours row
Press Review 8 January 2004
Old habits die hard for MPs
Press Review 5 January 2004
MPs demand hours rethink
Press Review 12 December 2003
MPs demand sitting hours review
News Article 11 December 2003
Peter Hain is under intense pressure to hold an "urgent review" of the new Commons sitting hours.
Webminster Brief: Reformed House of Commons working hours
MP Comment 10 November 2003
MPs give their views on reforms to the working hours of the House of Commons.
