The Privy Council: history, functions and membership
A briefing paper on the history, functions and membership of the Privy Council

General debate on Sharia law courts in the UK
General debate on Sharia law courts in the UK (244 KB , PDF)
General debate on Sharia law courts in the UK initiated by John Howell. The debate will take place in Westminster Hall on Thursday 2 May at 3pm.
General debate on Sharia law courts in the UK (244 KB , PDF)
A briefing paper on the history, functions and membership of the Privy Council
An overview of policy relating to the closure of bank and building society branches and to efforts to protect access to cash.
This short paper summarises trends in unemployment rates and looks at how rates vary by ethnicity, age and sex.