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Business papers for Thursday 20 May 2021

Daily Order Paper
Today's business in the Chamber
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Call List: Chamber
A list of Members selected to speak in response to Urgent Questions and Ministerial Statements; and to participate in substantive proceedings.
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Private Members' Bills Ballot
List of Members who have entered the Ballot for Private Members' Bills
Thursday 20 May 2021
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Votes and Proceedings
A formal record of proceedings in the Chamber on Thursday 20 May
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Early Day Motions
Motions drawing attention to specific issues tabled by Backbench Members
Thursday 20 May 2021
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Private Business
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Future Day Orals
Questions submitted by Members for Oral Answer in the Chamber on a future day
Thursday 20 May 2021
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Questions Tabled On
All questions tabled on Wednesday 19 May 2021 for written or oral Answer by the Government
Thursday 20 May 2021
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