Urgent questions are a category of oral questions that allow all MPs not in the government to put a question to a minister without the usual notice required for oral question time and without the need to be drawn in a ballot.
A briefing paper which "maps" (or summarises) the main elements of the United Kingdom's uncodified constitution.
Maiden speeches made by newly elected MPs since 1918, with links to Hansard where available.
Research Briefing
Statements made by the Speaker deprecating the making of key policy announcements before they are made in the House of Commons.
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MPs have to agree to allow the Youth Parliament to meet in the House of Commons Chamber. A motion to do so has been tabled by the Leader of the House.
Research Briefing
The NATO Parliamentary Assembly provides a forum for parliamentarians from the NATO Member States to debate key defence and security challenges.
Research Briefing
This Commons Library briefing paper outlines the role that select committees play in assessing the suitability of the Government’s favoured candidates for a number of public appointments. It sets out the guidance for their operation before summarising key hearings of interest, where a committee has raised doubts about the suitability of a candidate. It also includes information about the introduction of the present system of pre-appointment hearings and highlights research about their effectiveness.
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Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs) attended by Prime Ministers since 1979, the number at which the Prime Minister was not present, the reason for non-attendance, the name and position of the Minister deputising and of the shadow Cabinet Member or Opposition spokesperson.
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Parliament has a role in scrutinising the UK Government's treaty-making. This paper explores recent calls for Parliament's role to be expanded.
Research Briefing
A briefing paper on the devolution settlement in Scotland
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An opposition day is one on which an opposition party sets the agenda. Dates of debates, parties choosing the subject and the outcome of each debate are listed
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The Independent Expert Panel considers cases against MPs raised under the Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme. It can recommend that MPs should be suspended or expelled from the House.
Research Briefing
The decision to take military action against Houthi targets in Yemen and in support of the wider Middle East over the course of 2024, has reignited the debate about Parliament's role in deploying the armed forces.
Research Briefing
House of Commons select committee chairs in the 2024, 2019, 2017, 2015 and 2010 parliaments.
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