Parliament and Northern Ireland, 1921-2021
A briefing on Parliament and Northern Ireland, 1921-2021
The relationship between church and state in the United Kingdom
A briefing paper on the relationship between church and state in the United Kingdom
The Anglo-Irish Treaty, 1921
A briefing paper on the Anglo-Irish Treaty, 1921
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Research Briefing
Attendance of the Prime Minister at Prime Minister’s Questions (PMQs) since 1979
This list notes the number of Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs) attended by the Prime Minister since 1979.
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Research Briefing
Commons Opposition Day debates since 1992
A list of Opposition Day debates since 1992 with information on debates and divisions on Opposition Day motions.
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Research Briefing
Addresses to members of both Houses of Parliament
This note lists heads of state and dignitaries who have addressed MPs and members of the House of Lords.
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Research Briefing
Restoration and Renewal – developments since October 2019
This briefing paper provides an update on developments since the Parliamentary Buildings (Restoration and Renewal) Act 2019 received Royal Assent in October 2019.
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Research Briefing
Elections Bill: instructions to the Public Bill Committee
An explanation of the motion for an instruction to the Public Bill Committee examining the Elections Bill 2021-22.
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Research Briefing
Maiden Speeches in the House of Commons since 1918
Maiden speeches by newly elected MPs since 1918
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Research Briefing
MPs who have withdrawn from the Commons Chamber or who have been suspended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.
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The coronavirus timeline: Measures taken by the House of Commons
The coronavirus timeline sets out the Commons’ response to the pandemic, including key ‘lock down’ dates and changes to the way parliamentarians worked. It includes links to the relevant debates in Hansard, Speaker’s Statements, Procedure Committee reports, the ‘Members’ Guide to hybrid proceedings’ and correspondence on proceedings during the pandemic.
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Insight
Coronavirus timeline: End of hybrid proceedings in the House of Commons
How has the Commons adapted procedures since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic?
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Research Briefing
Scottish independence referendum: legal issues
A briefing paper on the legal issues surrounding a Scottish independence referendum
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Research Briefing
Apologies by MPs to the House of Commons since 1979
This list attempts to capture all instances where an apology has been made on the floor of the House of Commons since 1979.
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Research Briefing
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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