Research Briefing
Scotland: Referendum and independence. A select bibliography.
A selection of resources on the referendum taking place on 18 September 2014 and the potential impact of independence. Standard Note as at 31 July 2013.
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Implications for pensions of Scotland becoming independent
Discussed the implications for pensions in the continuing UK in the event of Scotland becoming an independent country
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Research Briefing
Wales Bill 2013-14: Progress of the Bill
The Committee Stage of the Wales Bill is summarised in this note.
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Research Briefing
Scottish referendum- the campaign rules
This Note covers the campaign rules which are set out in the Scottish Independence Referendum Act 2013.
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Research Briefing
Wales Bill 2013-14
The Wales Bill had its first reading in the House of Commons on 20 March 2014; it is due to have its second reading on 31 March 2014. The Bill devolves some tax-raising powers to the National Assembly for Wales. Stamp duty and landfill tax are devolved, while a power is created to reduce income tax by 10 pence in the pound and put a Welsh rate of income tax in its place. The Bill allows these powers over income tax to be devolved only if they are approved in a referendum, the calling of which is subject to parliamentary approval and a two-thirds majority in the Assembly.
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Research Briefing
Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill: amendments
The Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill was amended at third reading in the Lords. This Note discusses the changes, which covered the size of the Assembly, the Civil Service Commissioners for Northern Ireland, and the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission.
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Economic aspects of Scottish independence: currency
This note discusses the pros and cons of the currency options which would be available to an independent Scotland.
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The McKay Commission: Report of the Commission on the consequences of devolution for the House of Commons
This Note looks at the McKay Commission: Report of the Commission on the consequences of devolution for the House of Commons. The report called for the adoption of a constitutional convention that decisions at the United Kingdom level with a separate and distinct effect for England (or for England-and-Wales) should normally be taken only with the consent of a majority of MPs for constituencies in England (or England-and-Wales).
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Research Briefing
Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2013-14
The Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill was not amended in Committee. It returns for Report on 18 November 2013. The Government has tabled two amendments.
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Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill
This Bill was introduced to the Commons on 9 May 2013. This Paper provides background for the second reading debate on this Bill expected on 24 June 2013. The Bill creates a new method for appointing the Justice Minister in the Northern Ireland Executive, and allows for transparency in donations and loans to political parties, as well as ending dual mandates between the Assembly and the UK House of Commons. There are also some electoral administration reforms and miscellaneous changes to Northern Ireland law. Most of the provisions were subject to pre-legislative scrutiny by the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee which published a report in March 2013.
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Research Briefing
Northern Ireland draft bill 2012-13
This Note sets out the main provisions of the Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) draft Bill published on 11 February 2013. The draft Bill is being given pre-legislative scrutiny by the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee, beginning on 25 February 2013. Their report is expected to be published by the end of this session.
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Research Briefing
Political developments in Wales to December 2012
This note provides an update on political developments in Wales between January and December 2012. It updates the previous Library Standard Note (SN/PC/06177), Political Developments in Wales to December 2011.
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Research Briefing
Referendum on independence for Scotland
The UK and Scottish Governments reached agreement in October 2012 on the legislation needed to hold a referendum on Scottish independence. This Note discusses the agreement, and the draft “Section 30 Order” by which the UK Parliament will give the Scottish Parliament the power to hold the vote. It also covers the question of the franchise and some reaction to the agreement.
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Political Developments in Northern Ireland January 2012- December 2012
This Note details political developments in Northern Ireland in 2012. For developments prior to January 2012, see the Library’s previous notes available from the Parliamentary website.
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Political Developments in Northern Ireland January 2012- November 2012
This Note details political developments in Northern Ireland in 2012.
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