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Departments and offices provide support to MPs and Members of the House of Lords so that they can carry out their duties.

Bicameral offices

Bicameral offices work both for the House of Lords and House of Commons, including the Parliamentary archives, the Education Service and the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology

Commons offices

Offices working for the House of Commons, including the House of Commons Enquiry Service, the Freedom of Information Office and the Scrutiny Unit

Lords offices

Offices providing support for the House of Lords and its Members including, Lords Committees, Human Resources and the Lords Freedom of Information Office

Delegations

Delegations to Parliamentary Assemblies

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House of Commons Enquiry Service

Contact us if you have a question about the work, history or membership of the House of Commons.

Email: hcenquiries@parliament.uk
Telephone: 0800 112 4272 (Freephone) or 020 7219 4272
Text phone: Dial 18001 followed by our full number

Telephone enquiry service is usually open between 10am-12 midday and 2pm-4pm (Monday to Friday).

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Lords Enquiry Service and FAQs

House of Lords FAQs

The Lords Enquiry Service provides information on the role, work and membership of the House of Lords.

  • Telephone: 0800 223 0855 (Freephone) or 020 7219 3107
  • Email: hlinfo@parliament.uk
  • Text Relay: 18001 7219 3107

The telephone enquiry service is open from 10am - 5pm Monday to Thursday, and 10am - 4pm on Fridays. During recess, the hours are 10am - 1pm and 2pm - 4pm Monday to Friday.

Please note that the Enquiry Service is unable to forward emails to members of the Lords on your behalf. You can find a member's contact details on their webpage, or use contactholmember@parliament.uk.

Related information

Details of senior House of Commons officers and staff.