The Hague - Binnenhof First Chamber

The old meeting place of the States of Holland (by Pieter Post, 1652), at the west end of the north wing, now houses the First Chamber of the Dutch Parliament. In small niches along the walls are painted medallions depicting notable statesmen. Behind the seat occupied by the President hangs a portrait of King William II under the coat of arms of the Netherlands. The First Chamber, which has 75 members, sits every Tuesday. Its function is to examine legislation passed by the Second Chamber.