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 Research Paper summarises all the Commons stages of the Fixed-term Parliaments Bill. It complements Research Paper 10/54 which was prepared for the Commons Second Reading. No major amendments were made to the Bill during its Committee stage and no amendments were made during Report.
Fixed-term Parliaments Bill: Commons Stages [Bill No 64 of 2010-11] (227 KB , PDF)
This Research Paper summarises all the Commons stages of the Fixed-term Parliaments Bill. It complements Research Paper 10/54 which was prepared for the Commons Second Reading. No major amendments were made to the Bill during its Committee stage and no amendments were made during Report.
Fixed-term Parliaments Bill: Commons Stages [Bill No 64 of 2010-11] (227 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.