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UK Parliament


Last Updated: Thursday December 13 2001 15:46 GMT


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What is Parliament?



Palace Of Westminster

It's where politicians meet to decide laws and make decisions for the United Kingdom.

For example, how money is spent on schools, hospitals and the police.

The three parts of Parliament:

1 The House of Commons
select this link for more on the Commons

2 The House of Lords
select this link to find out about the Lords

3 The Monarchy
select this link to see how the Queen fits in

The Houses are in the Palace of Westminster in London. There are more than 1,000 rooms and more than two miles of corridors!

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