The Parliamentary Ombudsman: role and proposals for reform
This paper looks at the role of the Parliamentary Ombudsman, and recent proposals for its reform.
This note briefly sets out the outcome of the review of public bodies before providing information on the progress of the Bill in the Lords so far. There is a Library Standard Note SN/PC/5609, Quangos, which sets out the background to the bill and general information about the 'quango debate'.
Progress of the Public Bodies Bill [HL] 2010-11 (174 KB , PDF)
This note briefly sets out the outcome of the review of public bodies before providing information on the progress of the Bill in the Lords so far. There is a Library Standard Note SN/PC/5609, Quangos, which sets out the background to the bill and general information about the ‘quango debate’.
Progress of the Public Bodies Bill [HL] 2010-11 (174 KB , PDF)
This paper looks at the role of the Parliamentary Ombudsman, and recent proposals for its reform.
Diplomatic representatives of the UK to other countries are appointed by the Monarch, on advice from the Foreign Secretary.
A briefing paper which "maps" (or summarises) the main elements of the United Kingdom's uncodified constitution.