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The House of Commons Library is a research and information service based in the UK Parliament.
Our job is to provide a range of research and information services for MPs and MPs’ staff. Our work helps MPs scrutinise legislation, prepare for debates, develop policies, and support their constituents.
We are a team of researchers, statisticians, librarians, indexers, communications and customer service professionals, working together to provide an impartial and trusted service.
Our research publications offer politically impartial analysis and statistics. We cover legislation, topical areas, policy, and constituency issues. Our publications are free for everyone to read on this website.
We answer MPs’ questions and requests for bespoke research. These tailored and timely responses help MPs fulfil their parliamentary duties and represent their constituents. Our confidential service includes fact-checking, policy development and analysis, and help to answer constituents’ questions.
Submit a request (parliamentary intranet link).
MPs, their staff, and parliamentary staff, can access our curated collection of books, journals, databases, news subscriptions, and parliamentary material.
We offer inductions, research skills training, and talks on topical issues from our subject specialists. Our training and events help MPs, their staff, and parliamentary staff, get the most from our service.
Find upcoming training and events.
The Members’ Library, based in the Palace of Westminster, is a quiet workspace for MPs, and a place to access our books and newspapers, make research requests, and pick up printed copies of our publications.
View access and opening hours (parliamentary intranet link).
Find out more about who we are and what’s important to us.
Find out more about the people and roles in Research and Information (R&I).
Find out more about opportunities to work with us and how to apply.
For members of the press getting in touch with media enquiries.
For questions and comments about our research.