UK Parliament - The UK House of Commons benches are green in colour, a custom which goes back 300 years. Rebuilt after World War Two, Commonwealth countries helped with the cost of
Why does it seem like there aren't enough seats for all MPs in the British House of Commons as during debates on topical issues some parliamentarians are seen standing on the floor
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6. The Physical and Administrative Setting - The Chamber - House of Commons Procedure and Practice, Second edition, 2009 - House of Commons of Canada
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