Northern Ireland (Ministers, Elections and Petitions of Concern) Bill 2021-22
A bill briefing on the Northern Ireland (Ministers, Elections and Petitions of Concern) Bill 2021-22
Emergency debates in the House of Commons since 1979
This list notes successful applications for emergency debates in the House of Commons and provides a link to the debate in Hansard. Applications for emergency debates made since June 2012 are noted in the Excel spreadsheet.
How Parliament treats treaties
This paper looks at how Parliament scrutinises and ratifies international treaties.
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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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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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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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Research Briefing
By-elections in the 2019 Parliament
This Commons Library Briefing Paper sets out results of the by-elections held in the 2017 Parliament. Full details are presented in the associated PDF but an overview of the recent by-election results are shown below.
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Research Briefing
The Northern Ireland border
A briefing paper charting the creation and development of the Northern Ireland border
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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
Women Members of Parliament: Background Paper
This briefing paper provides a list of all the women who have ever been elected to the House of Commons.
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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
Parliament and Northern Ireland, 1921-2021
A briefing on Parliament and Northern Ireland, 1921-2021
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Research Briefing
Commons Opposition Day debates since 2017
A list of Opposition Day debates since 1992 with information on debates and divisions on Opposition Day motions.
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Insight
Prince Philip: Parliament to pay tribute
The Prime Minister will ask the Commons to present a humble address to the Queen.
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Research Briefing
Intergovernmental relations in the United Kingdom
An overview of intergovernmental relations in the United Kingdom
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