THE HOUSE OF COMMONS

The benches in the House of Commons are covered in green leather. The floor of the House is covered by a green carpet bearing on either side a red stripe, over which no Member may cross when addressing the House. The galleries of the Chamber provide a lot of seats and good vision. They are for reporters, distinguished strangers and other visitors. The front bench on the Speaker's right is for the Prime Minister and the leading members of the Government. The Leader of the Opposition and his supporters are on the Speaker's left.
The party which obtains the majority of seats in the House of Commons is called the Government and the others - the Opposition. The Opposition criticizes the bills introduced by the Government. If they succeed or carry a vote of "no confidence" in the Government the latter resigns and the Queen calls upon the Leader of the Opposition to form a new Government.