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

This Note looks at the present and past governments' views on holding referendums on the ratification of EC Treaties. It focuses in particular on the Treaty of Lisbon and the Treaty Establishing a Constitution for Europe. It also looks at parliamentary debate and public opinion on the referendum issue
The Treaty of Lisbon: Government and Parliamentary views on a referendum (190 KB , PDF)
This Note looks at the present and past governments’ views on holding referendums on the ratification of EC Treaties. It focuses in particular on the Treaty of Lisbon and the Treaty Establishing a Constitution for Europe. It also looks at parliamentary debate and public opinion on the referendum issue
The Treaty of Lisbon: Government and Parliamentary views on a referendum (190 KB , PDF)
A briefing paper on the history, functions and membership of the Privy Council
Ahead of Commons report stage and third reading this paper summarises key developments in relation to the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill.
There will be a debate on International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls in Westminster Hall on 1 December 2022 at 15:00. This debate will be led by Jackie Doyle-Price MP.