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ENCYCLOPEDIA OF BRITAIN
 
  More than 5000 entries on the history, culture and life of Britain (published in 1993 by Macmillan, now out of print)

 
More than 5000 entries on the history, culture and life of Britain (published in 1993 by Macmillan, now out of print)
Leader of the House of Commons

 Member of the cabinet responsible for the conduct of business in the House of *Commons. The office emerged in the 19C during those periods when the prime minister was a member of the House of *Lords. At other times the function was carried out by the prime minister himself, until in World War II Churchill delegated the task to a cabinet minister. On Thursdays the leader announces the business of the House for the following week. The leader of the House of Lords, also in the cabinet, fulfils a similar function in the upper chamber. Each office has usually been combined with that of lord president of the Council or lord privy seal.
 








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