Responsibility for reserved powers in Scotland

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This paper has been superseded by Library briefing paper 08544, Reserved matters in the United Kingdom.

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.
- Devolution
- Public spending
Northern Ireland: border polls

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.
- Devolution
The United Kingdom constitution – a mapping exercise

A briefing paper which "maps" (or summarises) the main elements of the United Kingdom's uncodified constitution.