All eyes are on the Commons as debate kicks off on the EU #WithdrawalAgreementBill, and the Lords wraps up its debate on the government's plans in the #QueensSpeech.
We'll guide you through what's going on in Parliament today β¬οΈ
The House of Commons is expected to begin debating the EU (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill later. Follow @HouseofCommons for what's on and the latest timings.
In the Lords, members will wrap up their debate on the #QueensSpeech. Today's debate focuses on government plans for health, social care and welfare. Follow @UKHouseofLords for more.
You can keep up across our livestreams throughout the day. We're live now on YouTube from the @HouseofCommons:
And we're streaming from the Chamber in the @UKHouseofLords from 2.30pm:
Want to go beyond the livestreams and come and see the action up close? The team at @visitparliament can guide you through coming to see the Chambers yourself. Find out more parliament.uk/visit
We're #hiring a Head of #Conservation#Architecture who can
π oversee the strategy for building conservation
ποΈ keep the programme of conservation works up to date
π be a great team leader
We're also #hiring a Principal Doorkeeper who can:
πͺ lead a busy team of 22 Doorkeepers
π ensure the smooth running of ceremonial events
π remain calm and prioritise in a fast-paced environment
Recently we've shared the people, stories, and secret histories behind 150 years of the Palace of Westminster. See what you've learned in our quiz! β¬οΈ
(π€« Psst: No one sees your choices, so don't worry about getting it wrong! We'll be back with answers later.)
Today is #AskACurator Day, and we have 3 specialist curators answering your questions on our Parliamentary Art, Historic Furniture and Architectural Fabric Collections! πΌοΈπͺπͺ
Let's hear your questions and their answers β¬
First over to our Parliamentary Art expert Melanie π¨πΌοΈβοΈ
π¬ "How many works are hidden away in storage? Do they get put on display in rotation?" β
80% of our 9,000 artworks are on display - a high percentage compared to many museums. We do rotate the works on display - some are fragile and can only be displayed for short periods.