Oral Questions - UK Parliament Official Explainer
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The first section covers the Commons Hansard, specifically Oral Answers to Questions
Parliamentary questions typically make up the first hour of the day in the House of Commons.
They are opportunities for MPs to hold the government to account and obtain information on behalf of their constituents.
Questions are submitted in advance to the Table Office and are selected by ballot (with the Speaker's discretion).
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The chart shows which topics were discussed, who spoke about them and how much was said by each person and to which party they belong.
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