What is the official written record of parliamentary proceedings called?

Okay, so you want to know about the official written record of what goes on in Parliament. That record is called Hansard. The name comes from Thomas Curson Hansard, a printer who began publishing reports of parliamentary debates in the early 19th century. Before Hansard, reporting on parliamentary proceedings was often patchy and unofficial. Hansard's reports aimed to be a more comprehensive and accurate record. Over time, these reports became the official record of what is said and done in Parliament. It's a really important resource for anyone wanting to know what was discussed, what decisions were made, and the reasons behind them. So, while "Westminster's Herald" sounds like it could be a formal title, and the Cenotaph is a war memorial, Hansard is the specific name for the official, written record of parliamentary proceedings. The slight misspelling of "Gansard" is just there to trick you!