Question Period
The daily period for oral questions in the House of Commons, and the briefing material prepared for it.
Plain English
The daily session where the government answers questions in the House of Commons, and the reason short-notice taskings appear.
If you’re new here
'QP note' or 'house card' means a short brief prepared in case the minister is asked. Deadlines are immovable.
What they probably mean
“The minister might be asked about this today.”
Interpretation offered as humour, not authoritative guidance.
Bureaucracy level
How much government-speak this phrase carries. Playful indicator, not a judgement of anyone using it.
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