A standing order is a rule of procedure in the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Both the House of Commons and the House of Lords can set standing orders to regulate their own affairs. These contain many important constitutional norms, including the government's control over business, but it ultimately rests with a majority of members in each House.
House of Commons The House of Commons Standing Orders concerns the following topics.
Election of the Speaker Sittings of the House Questions, motions, amendments and statements Motions for Bills General debates Public money Bills Programming of Bills Grand committees and select committees Public petitions Parliamentary papers
House of Lords The House of Lords Standing Orders contain similar rules to the Commons. Rules 9 and 10 also govern the election of hereditary peers.
See also UK constitutional law
Notes
External links Current edition of House of Commons Standing Orders Standing Orders of the House of Commons - Public Business, previous versions Standing Orders of the House of Lords