Year 11

Is the physical set up of the House of Commons fit for purpose?

Year 11

Is the physical set up of the House of Commons fit for purpose?

Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. In this lesson, we will look at how the House of Commons is arranged, compare it to other debating chambers and consider the future layout of the House of Commons.

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5 Questions

Q1.
True or false, the name of the box that the PM stands at in the House of Commons is the Despatch box?
False
Correct answer: True
Q2.
True or false, the person responsible for keeping order in the House of Commons is the Serjeant at Arms?
False
Correct answer: True
Q3.
True or false, the Serjeant at Arms has a sword?
False
Correct answer: True
Q4.
True or false, there are six rows of benches on either side of the Speaker's chair in the House of Commons?
Correct answer: False
True
Q5.
True or false, the Lancet is a record of what is said in the House of Commons?
Correct answer: False
True