Research Briefing
House of Commons sittings in Westminster Hall
This Commons Library briefing paper examines the introduction and development of the House's parallel chamber in Westminster Hall.
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Research Briefing
Members’ pay and expenses and ministerial salaries 2021/22
This briefing sets out the current (2021/22) rates of Members' pay and ministerial salaries. It provides background to recent changes. It also notes changes in the rules relating to and budget limits for Members' expenses since 2010.
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Debate Pack
Advice relating to the appointment of Lord Lebedev
The Opposition are using a motion for a humble address to request publication of information concerning the appointment of Lord Lebedev.
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Research Briefing
Dissolution and Calling of Parliament Act 2022: Progress through Parliament
The Dissolution and Calling of Parliament Act 2022 received Royal Assent on 24 March 2022. The Prime Minister is now able to request a dissolution at the time of their choosing.
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Research Briefing
Appointment of the IPSA Board
Appointments to the Board of the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority are made by Her Majesty following an humble Address, from the House of Commons.
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Research Briefing
Reviewing the Code of Conduct for MPs
A general debate has been scheduled, in Backbench Business time, on Thursday 3 February 2022, on the Committee on Standards’ Review of the Code of Conduct for Members of Parliament.
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Debate Pack
Motion of censure against the Prime Minister
The Scottish National Party have tabled a motion of censure against the Prime Minister on their Opposition Day on Tuesday 30 November 2021.
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Research Briefing
Fixed-term Parliaments Act 2011
The Fixed-term Parliaments Act 2011 creates a five year period between general elections. Early elections may only be held in specified circumstances. The Dissolution and Calling of Parliament Bill 2021-22, currently going through Parliament, would repeal the 2011 Act.
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Research Briefing
MPs’ paid directorships and consultancies
This briefing summarises the current rules for outside paid employment and how they evolved.
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Research Briefing
Standards in the House of Commons
On Monday 8 November 2021, there will be an emergency debate in the House of Commons on “the consequences of the decision of the House on 3 November relating to standards.”
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Research Briefing
Short Money
This House of Commons Library briefing provides details of the current levels of 'Short money' allocated to opposition parties for parliamentary duties and a brief history of the scheme. Figures for the corresponding scheme in the House of Lords (Cranborne money) are provided. The briefing also provides details of allocations made under the Representative Money scheme.
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Research Briefing
Elections Bill: instructions to the Public Bill Committee
An explanation of the motion for an instruction to the Public Bill Committee examining the Elections Bill 2021-22.
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Debate Pack
The legacy of Jo Cox
A general debate on the legacy of Jo Cox is scheduled in the Commons Chamber for Thursday 9 September 2021. It will be opened by Neil Coyle and was granted by the Backbench Business Committee.
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Research Briefing
Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme: independent investigation
The Independent Expert Panel considers cases against MPs raised under the Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme. It can recommend that MPs should be suspended or expelled from the House.
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Debate Pack
English Votes for English Laws – rescinding Standing Orders
On 13 July 2021, the House will be asked to rescind the EVEL Standing Orders introduced in 2015 to and make consequential changes to other Standing Orders.
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