Insight
Two new UK Supreme Court justices
How are UK Supreme Court justices appointed and who are the new justices?
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Debate Pack
Seven Principles of Public Life
A Westminster Hall debate is scheduled for 7 September 2022 at 2:30pm on the Seven Principles of Public Life. It will be led by Paula Barker MP.
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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
The Privy Council: history, functions and membership
A briefing paper on the history, functions and membership of the Privy Council
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Research Briefing
State Opening of Parliament – history and ceremonial
A briefing paper on the State Opening of Parliament, its history and ceremonial
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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 Prime Ministers since 1979.
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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
Chairs of Commons select committees since 2010
House of Commons select committee chairs in the 2019, 2017, 2015 and 2010 parliaments.
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Insight
Votes of no confidence
How are no confidence motions drafted and what happens if a Government loses?
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Research Briefing
Committee of Privileges
This briefing outlines the remit and powers of the Committee of Privileges. It also provides brief details of matters referred to the Committee since 1979.
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Research Briefing
A new approach to Restoration and Renewal
The House of Commons is being asked to approve changes to plans for the Restoration and Renewal of the Palace of Westminster.
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Research Briefing
The UK Supreme Court
Learn more about the UK Supreme Court, how it came into existence, and why it replaced the House of Lords as the UK's highest court.
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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
Main Estimates: Government spending plans for 2022/23
This briefing summarises 2022/23’s Main Estimates, the way in which Parliament approves the Government’s spending plans for the year.
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Research Briefing
Reserved matters in the United Kingdom
A briefing paper focusing on policy matters which remain "reserved" to Westminster concerning Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
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