MPs who have withdrawn from the Commons Chamber or who have been suspended
This list notes MPs who have left the Chamber voluntarily, been asked to withdraw, or who have been suspended.
Documents to download
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Parliamentary Private Secretaries to Prime Ministers since 1906 (46 KB , Excel Spreadsheet)
Summary
Parliamentary Private Secretaries (PPSs) are not members of the Government although they do have responsibilities and restrictions as defined by the Ministerial Code available on the Cabinet Office website.
A list of PPSs to Cabinet Ministers as at June 2019 is published on the Government’s transparency webpages.
Further information
The Commons Library briefing on Parliamentary Private Secretaries provides a history of the development of the position of Parliamentary Private Secretary in general and looks at the role and functions of the post and the limitations placed upon its holders.
The Institute for Government’s explainer: parliamentary private secretaries (Jan 2022) considers the numbers of PPSs over time.
Parliament: facts and figures
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.
Feedback
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Documents to download
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Parliamentary Private Secretaries to Prime Ministers since 1906 (46 KB , Excel Spreadsheet)
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MPs’ changes of party allegiance in the House of Commons since 1979
This list notes when a Member has changed allegiance from one political party to another or decided to sit as an independent MP. Instances of Members losing or resigning a party whip are also noted.
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Members’ pay and expenses: Index of Library briefings
Links to Library Briefings on Members’ pay and expenses since 2001
