Local government devolution: fiscal proposals

Documents to download

This paper has been superseded by Library briefing no. 07029, Devolution to local government in England.

Stamp duty land tax: Current situation and developments since 2020

This briefing explains the current rates of stamp duty land tax and of the property transaction taxes in Scotland and Wales, and proposals for reform.
- Housing and planning
- Tax
The United Kingdom constitution – a mapping exercise

A briefing paper which "maps" (or summarises) the main elements of the United Kingdom's uncodified constitution.
The Secretary of State’s veto and the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill

A briefing paper on the Scottish Secretary's "veto" of the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill under section 35 of the Scotland Act 1998