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 role of the new High Representative for EU foreign affairs and security policy, the method of appointment and possible candidates for the job. It does not consider the new European External Action Service.
The Lisbon Treaty: choosing a High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (125 KB , PDF)
This Note looks at the role of the new High Representative for EU foreign affairs and security policy, the method of appointment and possible candidates for the job. It does not consider the new European External Action Service.
The Lisbon Treaty: choosing a High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (125 KB , PDF)
A briefing paper on the history, functions and membership of the Privy Council
The financial settlement - often labelled the 'exit bill' or 'divorce bill' - sets out how the UK and EU are settling their outstanding financial commitments to each other.
This page features Commons Library publications relevant to the current crisis in Ukraine.