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Welcome to the UK Parliament

The UK Parliament is based on a two chamber system. The House of Lords and the House of Commons sit separately, and are constituted on different principles. However, the legislative process involves both Houses.

Parliament has three main functions:

• to examine proposals for new laws;
  

• to scrutinise government policy and administration;
  
• to debate the major issues of the day.

On this website you can find out about the work of the two Houses, their members and their committees, as well as accessing contact details and publications.

This year's Summer Opening of Parliament is from Saturday 3rd August to Saturday 28th September (excluding Sundays and Bank Holiday), with guided tours available every few minutes. You can book tickets here.

If you are looking for information about the devolved legislatures in the UK, please click here for Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.