Hansard

Pro Tip 1/3

Parliamentary Context

Hansard is specifically used to refer to official parliamentary proceedings, not other types of reports.

I cited the Hansard for the exact wording of the new law.

Pro Tip 2/3

Always Capitalized

The word 'Hansard' is a proper noun and should always be capitalized, as it refers to a specific record.

Journalists often quote the Hansard when reporting on political debates.

Pro Tip 3/3

Not a Synonym

'Hansard' should not be confused with non-official debate summaries or news articles.

For my thesis, I need the official version from the Hansard, not a newspaper summary.