Portal:House of Commons

House of Commons

A broad range of active voices

The House of Commons is the lower house of Parliament, made up of elected members in good standing who represent the different Areas of Responsibility (AORs) across the organization. Each Fleet or Station AOR holds at least one seat, with one additional seat for every two chapters (including LACs). Its members are known as Members of Parliament (MPs), serve three-year terms, and are led by an elected Speaker of the House of Commons. General elections are held each April.

Parliament Policy

The governing policy establishing both Houses — seats, elections, terms, and eligibility.

House of Lords

The upper house of Parliament — the Peers of the Realm.

At a glance

Seats apportioned by Area of Responsibility — one per Fleet/Station AOR, plus one for every two chaptersrepresentation

Three-year terms; general elections each Aprilmax three terms

Members are Members of Parliament (MPs), led by an elected Speaker and deputyone-year term

Annually nominates one member for a new peerage to the Steering Committeehonours

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