Research for future Commons business
Find impartial briefings and data for debates and legislation in the Commons

Information and analysis on legislation, policy areas and topical issues
Find impartial briefings and data for debates and legislation in the Commons
View research relating to the conflict in Ukraine, including sanctions, energy security, international legal issues, NATO, and implications for the UK.
The law officers’ convention ensures that government ministers do not need to disclose if they have sought legal advice from their senior legal advisers.
The government has committed to reduce the voting age to 16 for all elections. This briefing details the voting age for UK elections and the debate about lowering the voting age.
Find out how many people identify with different sexual orientations and gender identities in your constituency.
View research relating to the Middle East, including the Israel-Hamas conflict, the humanitarian situation in Gaza, and the response of the UK, UN and others.
FAQs and explainers to help caseworkers with constituent queries
Find out about the implementation of the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 and further proposed reforms.
Find out how students are assessed for home or international/overseas status when being charged tuition fees or applying for student support.
The EU is planning to introduce new requirements for non-EU nationals to provide fingerprints and obtain a travel authorisation to enter the EU.
Interactive data dashboards and datasets on a range of topics
Browse and compare data between constituencies and other small areas on topics such as housing, health and energy.
Explore data and analysis about Parliament, MPs, general election and by-election results, and the Government.
View data relating to the UK economy including the labour market, trade, business and public finances.