The Barnett formula and fiscal devolution
This briefing looks at how the Barnett formula works and includes a brief summary of the debate surrounding the formula.

A briefing paper setting out UK government responsibility for reserved powers in Scotland.
Responsibility for reserved powers in Scotland (186 KB , PDF)
This paper has been superseded by Library briefing paper 08544, Reserved matters in the United Kingdom.
Responsibility for reserved powers in Scotland (186 KB , PDF)
This briefing looks at how the Barnett formula works and includes a brief summary of the debate surrounding the formula.
The UK Secretary of State has the power to hold a border poll. They must hold one if they think a majority of people in Northern Ireland favour a united Ireland.
A briefing paper which "maps" (or summarises) the main elements of the United Kingdom's uncodified constitution.