Hansard
Hansard refers to the official written record of debates and proceedings in parliament. It covers debates, statements by ministers, questions, and other proceedings in both houses. It serves as the authoritative public record and is used for verification, citation, and reference.
The term is named after Thomas Curson Hansard, a printer who began publishing reports of Parliament in
In the United Kingdom, Hansard editions exist for the House of Commons and the House of Lords.
Outside the UK, many other Commonwealth jurisdictions maintain their own Hansard services, including Canada, Australia, and
Hansard is widely used by journalists, researchers, lawyers, and members of the public to verify statements,