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Council of Ministers

The Council of Ministers, typically referred to as just 'the Council', is the EU's main decision-making and legislative body. In conjunction with the European Parliament, the Council of Ministers forms the EU's legislature. The Council of Ministers should not be confused either with the European Council or the Council of Europe. The former is a...Read More

Council of ministers (Europe)

The Council of Ministers, typically referred to as just 'the Council', is the EU's main decision-making and legislative body. In conjunction with the European Parliament, the Council of Ministers forms the EU's legislature. The Council of Ministers should not be confused either with the European Council or the Council of Europe. The former is a...Read More

Cross-cutting questions

Cross-cutting question sessions take place in Westminster Hall. Such question times are intended to give MPs the opportunity to question Ministers in different Departments on issues that do not fit easily into one Departmental brief (eg Young People). Questions for answer are tabled as with normal oral questions and advance notice is given of which...Read More