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Parliamentary business

The Cabinet Office supports the Prime Minister and the Leader of the House of Commons in determining and managing the legislative programme in Parliament. Through the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel, the Cabinet Office is also responsible for drafting Government Bills for introduction into Parliament.

Further information

Guide to Parliamentary Work

Guidance which brings together information published by the Office of the Leader of the House of Commons and other relevant material to assist officials whose work requires knowledge of Parliament and its procedures.

Guide to Making Legislation

Detailed guidance on all aspects of a Bill's preparation and parliamentary passage - from obtaining agreement to the policy and securing a place in the Government's legislative programme to what officials can expect, and what will be expected of them - during the various stages of a Bill in both Houses of Parliament.