get_sitting_dates

A read tool on the UK Parliament MCP server.

SERVERUK Parliament MCP Server SOURCEchrisbrooksbank/uk-parliament-mcp-lab

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/chrisbrooksbank-uk-parliament-mcp-lab/get-sitting-dates.md

WHAT IT DOES

What get_sitting_dates does on UK Parliament MCP Server

AI agents call get_sitting_dates to retrieve information from UK Parliament MCP Server without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why get_sitting_dates is rated Low

This tool retrieves sitting dates for UK Parliament sessions—static informational data with no side effects, modifications, deletions, or external actions. It fits the Read category as a data query operation. Severity is low because misuse would only expose or manipulate temporal schedule information, posing minimal risk.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_sitting_dates' indicates retrieval of date information. Empty description prevents precise assessment of scope, but the naming pattern aligns with query/retrieval tools like other sibling tools on the server (get_amendment_by_id,…

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs get_sitting_dates safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and UK Parliament MCP Server, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For get_sitting_dates, this is the rule to start with:

get_sitting_dates Allowed

get_sitting_dates is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "get_sitting_dates": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect UK Parliament MCP Server, apply this rule, and every get_sitting_dates call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about get_sitting_dates

What does the get_sitting_dates tool do? +

get_sitting_dates is a read tool on the UK Parliament MCP Server MCP server. It is categorised as a Read tool in the UK Parliament MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_sitting_dates? +

Register the UK Parliament MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_sitting_dates: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches UK Parliament MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is get_sitting_dates? +

get_sitting_dates is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit get_sitting_dates? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_sitting_dates rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block get_sitting_dates completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for get_sitting_dates. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides get_sitting_dates? +

get_sitting_dates is provided by the UK Parliament MCP Server MCP server (chrisbrooksbank/uk-parliament-mcp-lab). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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