Northern Ireland – The Stormont Brake
A briefing paper on the Stormont Brake mechanism which forms part of the Windsor Framework

This list notes ministerial office holders in the Labour Governments from 1997 to 2010.
Ministers in the Labour Governments: 1997–2010 (205 KB , PDF)
Where an individual was a Minister at the time of the May 2010 general election the end of his/her term of office has been given as 6 May. Finally, where possible the exact dates of service have been given although when this information was unavailable in the sources used only the month is given.
All efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of this data. Nevertheless the complexity of Ministerial appointments, changes in the machinery of government and the very large number of Ministerial changes between 1997 and 2010 mean that there may be some omissions from this list.
This series of publications contains data on various subjects relating to Parliament and Government. Topics include legislation, MPs, select committees, debates, divisions and Parliamentary procedure.
Please send any comments or corrections to the Parliament & Constitution Centre. Suggestions for new lists welcomed.
Ministers in the Labour Governments: 1997–2010 (205 KB , PDF)
A briefing paper on the Stormont Brake mechanism which forms part of the Windsor Framework
The coronation of Charles III will take place on 6 May 2023. Preceding coronations and the planning and execution of the contemporary ceremony are examined in detail in this paper.
Government and local authority resources cannot be used for party political campaigning at any time. In the run up to an election, the pre-election period of sensitivity, particular care is taken. Government departments and councils will normally observe discretion about making new announcements or decisions that could influence voters.