Standing Orders

There is new research on how Parliament's rules change, and the researcher gets to observe that change very closely – Parlament's Clerk of the House. Audio

The Speaker's role and approach are crucial to Parliament's good functioning. Gerry Brownlee has outlined to MPs what approach he will take in enforcing Parliament's rules regarding Question Time. Audio

Parliament is discovering how the Speaker will interpret its rules. Today's contention was can he force good answers from ministers, or indeed, any answers. Audio