Maiden speeches in the House of Commons since 1918
Maiden speeches made by newly elected MPs since 1918, with links to Hansard where available.
Historically MPs’ pay was linked to the salary scales of certain civil service grades. Although this is no longer the case, there is a continued interest in how these rates of pay have moved relative to each other.
Civil servants’ and MPs’ salaries (120 KB , PDF)
Historically MPs’ pay was linked to the salary scales of certain civil service grades. Although this is no longer the case, there is a continued interest in how these rates of pay have moved relative to each other.
This note details basic pay rates among senior civil servants and Members of Parliament. Section A charts salary changes among MPs and members of the Senior Civil Service (SCS) since 1985. Section B compares salary scales for Grade 6 and Grade 7 civil servants across government departments.
Civil servants’ and MPs’ salaries (120 KB , PDF)
Maiden speeches made by newly elected MPs since 1918, with links to Hansard where available.
The House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Bill removes the right of hereditary peers to sit in the House of Lords.
This House of Commons Library briefing paper sets out the current rules for election of a Conservative Party leader, and the background to their introduction.