Publications by Richard Kelly - Page 14 of 16

Research Briefing

Draft Queen’s Speech

Tuesday, 13 May, 2008

This note briefly reviews the reasons why a draft Queen's Speech was made, and some of the reaction to it. The Modernisation Committee has reviewed the process. It welcomed the publication of the draft legislative programme and supported the Leader of the House's plan to give the House, its committees and the public longer to consider the draft legislative programme. This note briefly reviews the Modernisation Committee's report. Finally, the Note reviews the background to the institution of the Queen's Speech.
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Members’ allowances – reporting requirements

Wednesday, 02 April, 2008

This note charts the developments in relation to reporting requirements for Members' allowances.
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Parliamentary pay, allowances and pensions

Tuesday, 01 April, 2008
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- Parliament
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Additional Costs Allowance

Monday, 03 March, 2008

This note charts the evolution of the Additional Costs Allowance since its introduction in January 1972.
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The Tebbit Review of Management and Services of the House of Commons

Tuesday, 26 February, 2008

This note looks at the detailed recommendations of the Tebbit Review in the House of Commons, the response by the House of Commons Commission and subsequent implementation. There is also background on how the Administration of the House has changed since 1978 and some comparative information on the devolved parliamentary administrations.
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In brief: Parliamentary pay, pensions and allowances

Wednesday, 30 January, 2008

This Note looks briefly at parliamentary pay, pensions and allowances for MPs.
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Review of parliamentary pay and allowances 2008

Friday, 18 January, 2008
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Modernisation: Public Bill Committees

Wednesday, 12 December, 2007

This note outlines the background to the Modernisation Committee's proposals and its proposals for public bill committees. It notes the House's reaction to the proposals and notes some exchanges on the way in which the process should work.
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- House of Commons
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Modernisation: Revitalising the Chamber

Wednesday, 12 December, 2007

This note focuses on the Committee's recommendations on procedural issues, notes the Government's response to them and records the House's decisions. It also gives a brief overview of how the new procedures will operate.
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House of Lords – Developments since January 2004

Tuesday, 04 December, 2007
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Sub Judice Rule

Wednesday, 01 August, 2007

This note reviews the formalisation of the sub judice rule, which was confirmed by previous resolutions in 1963 and 1972; and considers reviews of the rule since its confirmation in 2001. This Note also covers the sub judice rules in the UK's devolved legislatures.
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Parliament (Joint Departments) Bill [HL]

Tuesday, 31 July, 2007

This note reports the progress of the Parliament (Joint Departments) Bill [HL] through the House of Commons.
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Parliament (Joint Departments) Bill (HL) 2006-07

Friday, 18 May, 2007
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The Funding of Political Parties

Wednesday, 11 April, 2007
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House of Lords Reform: 2007 White Paper

Tuesday, 20 March, 2007

This note provides a brief summary of the White Paper on House of Lords reform which was published on 7 February 2007. It notes some of the initial reaction to the content of the White Paper from political parties and groups, and pressure groups.
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