Oaths of Allegiance
An updated briefing paper on oaths of allegiance taken by senior office holders in the UK. This includes the Parliamentary Oath taken by MPs and peers and the judicial oath taken by judges.
This note outlines the procedures for the tabling of questions for and answering of questions at Prime Minister's Question Time. It also reviews the history of the Prime Minister facing questions in the Chamber of the House of Commons, the changes to Prime Minister's Questions, and the current situation.
Prime Minister's Questions (393 KB , PDF)
Parliamentary questions can be used by Members of Parliament to seek information, to press for action and to hold the Government to account. Questions for oral answer are directed to Ministers in the Chamber of the House of Commons.
This note outlines the procedures for the tabling of questions for and answering of questions at Prime Minister’s Question Time. It also looks at the history of the Prime Minister facing questions in the Chamber of the House of Commons, the changes to Prime Minister’s Questions, and current arrangements.
Prime Minister's Questions (393 KB , PDF)
An updated briefing paper on oaths of allegiance taken by senior office holders in the UK. This includes the Parliamentary Oath taken by MPs and peers and the judicial oath taken by judges.
A briefing paper which "maps" (or summarises) the main elements of the United Kingdom's uncodified constitution.
The Liaison Committee has held oral evidence sessions with the Prime Minister since 2002.