Financial scrutiny in Parliament
One of Parliament’s most important roles is to control and scrutinise tax and spending. Here we explain how it does this and how it compares internationally.
Documents to download
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House of Commons sitting of the UK Youth Parliament - November 2014 (808 KB , PDF)
This special briefing paper has been produced to help Members of Youth Parliament (MYPs) prepare for the House of Commons sitting of the UK Youth Parliament which takes place on 14 November.
The paper provides background information for each of the ten topics that appeared on the Make Your Mark ballot.
The ballot is to decide which five topics will be debated in the House of Commons chamber. MYPs then vote for the two issues which will be campaigned on during the following year.
The full range of House of Commons Library research publications are available on the Parliament website: www.parliament.uk/commons-library
The House of Commons sitting marks the start of Parliament Week.
More information about Parliament Week is available at parliamentweek.org or by following on Twitter @parliament_week
Documents to download
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House of Commons sitting of the UK Youth Parliament - November 2014 (808 KB , PDF)
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