The Parliamentary Ombudsman: role and proposals for reform
This paper looks at the role of the Parliamentary Ombudsman, and recent proposals for its reform.
This is a report on the Committee Stage of the Political Parties and Elections Bill 2007-08 produced in response to a recommendation of the Modernisation Committee in its report on The Legislative Process (HC 1097, 2005-06). The Bill has been reintroduced as Bill 4 of 2008-09 and is awaiting a date for report stage in the Commons.
Political Parties and Elections Bill: Committee Stage Report (263 KB , PDF)
This is a report on the Committee Stage of the Political Parties and Elections Bill 2007-08 produced in response to a recommendation of the Modernisation Committee in its report on The Legislative Process (HC 1097, 2005-06). The Bill has been reintroduced as Bill 4 of 2008-09 and is awaiting a date for report stage in the Commons.
Political Parties and Elections Bill: Committee Stage Report (263 KB , PDF)
This paper looks at the role of the Parliamentary Ombudsman, and recent proposals for its reform.
A scheme to exclude MPs under investigation for sexual misconduct has been implemented in standing orders.
Maiden speeches made by newly elected MPs since 1918, with links to Hansard where available.