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Commons Briefing paper by Richard Kelly, Tom Powell and Jennifer Walpole. It was first published on Friday, 10 October 2008. It was last updated on Monday, 4 December 2023.


The Whip's Office

This Standard Note provides a brief history of the origins and role of the Government and Opposition Whips in the management of parliamentary business, and an overview of their current functions and duties.

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Research briefing
Reference
SN02829 
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Parliament and Constitution Centre
House of Commons Library
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