Reference
David Davies
David Davies, Conservative MP for MonmouthRead More
Debbie Abrahams
Debbie Abrahams, Labour MP for Oldham East and SaddleworthRead More
David Mackintosh
David Mackintosh, Conservative MP for Northampton SouthRead More
Dan Jarvis
Dan Jarvis, Labour MP for Barnsley CentralRead More
David Warburton
David Warburton, Conservative MP for Somerton and Frome Read More
Derek Thomas
Derek Thomas, Conservative MP for St IvesRead More
Drew Hendry
Drew Hendry, SNP MP for Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch & StrathspeyRead More
Deidre Brock
Deidre Brock, SNP MP for Edinburgh North and Leith Read More
Douglas Chapman
Douglas Chapman, SNP MP for Dunfermline & West FifeRead More
Daniel Zeichner
Daniel Zeichner, Labour MP for Cambridge Read More
Dawn Butler
Dawn Butler, Labour MP for Brent Central Read More
Danny Kinahan
Danny Kinahan, UUP MP for South Antrim Read More
Debt and Debt Relief in the Developing World
All countries have some kind of national debt, as a consequence of normal economic activity. Sometimes, countries accumulate unmanageable levels of debt due to particular economic crises.Read More
Deep vein thrombosis
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a condition in which a blood clot (thrombus) develops in a deep vein of the legs.Read More
Debates on Substantive Motions
Debates in the House take place on a motion to which amendments may be tabled. The motion for a debate appears on the Order Paper as does the text of any amendment. The Speaker selects which amendment will be debated. A substantive motion allows for a division to take place, if necessary, to demonstrate the...Read More
Debates (Commons)
Most debates in Government time and on Opposition Days are on a substantive motion, while private members' business tends to be on motions for the adjournment. The Government has been known to use a motion for the adjournment to avoid a vote.Read More
Deferred divisions
If a division is called later than 10pm then it is deferred. This means that instead of the vote taking place immediately, MPs will be able to vote during a set period at a later date. This is normally on the following Wednesday afternoon. MPs vote by appearing in person at a specified place and...Read More
Democratic Unionist party
The Democratic Unionist party (DUP) has recovered from a period of scandal as it continues its cautious powersharing arrangement with Sinn Fein. The sexual and financial allegations faced by leader Peter Robinson's wife Iris Robinson threatened to leave a deep-seated trauma on the DUP in early 2010. But Robinson's decision to temporarily stand down from...Read More
Debates (Scotland)
Debates in the Scottish parliament are on a motion tabled by a minister or other MSP. In most debates, most parties will table at least one amendment to the motion to reflect their views. Debates allow the parliament to deliberate on pertinent issues that affect Scotland or Scottish people. A spokesperson is called from each...Read More