State Opening of Parliament – history and ceremonial
A briefing paper on the State Opening of Parliament, its history and ceremonial
Documents to download
-
The Whip's Office (99 KB , PDF)
This Standard Note provides a brief history of the origins and role of the Government and Opposition Whips in the management of parliamentary business, and an overview of their current functions and duties.
Documents to download
-
The Whip's Office (99 KB , PDF)
Related posts
-
-
Scottish independence referendum: legal issues
A briefing paper on the legal issues surrounding a Scottish independence referendum
-
Speaker’s Conference on the employment of Members’ staff
The House of Commons has agreed to appoint a Speaker’s Conference to “consider the employment conditions of Members’ staff in order to ensure a more inclusive and respectful working environment”.