Private Members’ Bills
This briefing describes the stages a bill goes through when it is introduced to the House of Commons as a private member's bill.
In November 2009 the Review Body on Senior Salaries (SSRB) published its Review of Financial Support for Members of the House of Lords. This note sets out the expense allowance system as it currently operates, the background to the 2009 SSRB report, and its recommendations. It then sets out the changes made so far to the system.
Financial Support for Members of the House of Lords (263 KB , PDF)
In November 2009 the Review Body on Senior Salaries (SSRB) published its Review of Financial Support for Members of the House of Lords. This note sets out the expense allowance system as it currently operates, the background to the 2009 SSRB report, and its recommendations. It then sets out the changes made so far to the system.
Financial Support for Members of the House of Lords (263 KB , PDF)
This briefing describes the stages a bill goes through when it is introduced to the House of Commons as a private member's bill.
A briefing paper which "maps" (or summarises) the main elements of the United Kingdom's uncodified constitution.
Maiden speeches made by newly elected MPs since 1918, with links to Hansard where available.