Finances of the Monarchy
A briefing on the Finances of the Monarchy, including the Sovereign Grant, Duchies of Lancaster and Cornwall and tax arrangements for members of the Royal Family.
Commanding confidence
A briefing on the meaning of "confidence" in a parliamentary context.
Historic restrictions on members of the Catholic and Jewish faiths
Since the 19th century there have been statutory restrictions on members of the Catholic and Jewish faiths making – and advising the Crown on – appointments in the Church of England. This includes the Prime Minister and Lord Chancellor, who advise the Monarch on bishops and other offices in the established church. This research briefing looks at the historic basis of these restrictions and how they work in practice.
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Research Briefing
Estimates Day debate: Spending of the Northern Ireland Office
An Estimates Day debate has been scheduled for 29 June on the spending of the Northern Ireland Office.
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Research Briefing
The United Kingdom constitution – a mapping exercise
A briefing paper which "maps" (or summarises) the main elements of the United Kingdom's uncodified constitution.
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Research Briefing
Prime Ministers
This briefing lists the Prime Ministers who have served in the United Kingdom since 1721. It also provides information on changes of Prime Minister between general elections since 1900.
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Research Briefing
The office and functions of the Prime Minister
A briefing paper on the office and functions of the Prime Minister
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Research Briefing
How is the Prime Minister appointed?
A briefing on what happens when a Prime Minister formally resigns and the King appoints a successor, based upon prime ministerial memoirs and other sources.
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Research Briefing
How are diplomats appointed?
Diplomatic representatives of the United Kingdom to other countries are appointed by the Monarch, usually on advice from the Foreign Secretary.
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Research Briefing
Scottish Devolution: Section 30 Orders
A briefing on Section 30 Orders, secondary legislation made under the Scotland Act 1998 to increase or restrict – temporarily or permanently – the Scottish Parliament’s legislative authority.
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Research Briefing
Funding for places of worship
A briefing on sources of funding - both public and private - for places of worship in the United Kingdom, often for repairs and renovation.
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Research Briefing
The Civil Service
A briefing on the constitutional status and regulation of the Home Civil Service (Great Britain), the Northern Ireland Civil Service and the Diplomatic Service.
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Research Briefing
How is the First Minister of Wales appointed?
A briefing on how the First Minister of Wales is nominated and appointed.
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Research Briefing
How is the First Minister of Scotland appointed?
A briefing on the process for nominating and appointing the First Minister of Scotland.
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Research Briefing
The United Kingdom and independence
A briefing on how the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is currently constituted and the mechanisms by which a part of the UK could secede from it.
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