Research Briefing
The Crown and the constitution
A briefing paper on the constitutional aspects of the Crown
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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
English and Welsh (from 1536) Parliaments held away from Westminster
English and Welsh (from 1536) parliamentary sessions held away from Westminster and parliamentary sessions that were planned to meet away from Westminster but did not assemble.
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Research Briefing
Historical representation of minority ethnic groups in the House of Commons
A brief history of ethnic minority representation in the House of Commons
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Debate Pack
E-petition debate: honesty in politics
On 23 October 2023, two e-petitions, 561730 and 576886, relating to honesty in politics, will be debated in Westminster Hall.
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Research Briefing
The relationship between church and state in the United Kingdom
A briefing paper on the relationship between church and state in the United Kingdom
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Research Briefing
Sittings of the House of Commons over 24 hours since 1901
House of Commons sittings lasting longer than 24 hours since 1901.
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Research Briefing
House of Commons: Hours Sat & Late Sittings
A note examining the trends in the number of sitting days and hours of the House of Commons, including late sittings after 10pm, since 1979.
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Research Briefing
Meeting places of Parliament at Westminster
Meeting places of the House of Commons and the House of Lords when sitting at Westminster.
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Research Briefing
Evolution and changing composition of departmental select committees
Departmental select committees were first established in 1979. This briefing paper charts changes in their number and size over the 40 years since 1979.
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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
House of Commons: Services and facilities for MPs
A debate on parliamentary services for MPs will take place in the Chamber on 9 February 2023. The debate was initiated by the Administration Committee.
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Research Briefing
Committee on Standards – lay members
A motion to appoint a lay member to the Committee on Standards is scheduled to be considered on Monday 9 January 2023, in the Chamber.
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Debate Pack
Opposition day debate: Government PPE contracts
This page provides material for the Opposition Day debate on “Government PPE contracts” to be held on 6 December 2022
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Total results (page 5 of 18)