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  • Research Briefing

    Short Money

    Friday, 23 September, 2022

    This House of Commons Library briefing provides details of the current levels of 'Short money' allocated to opposition parties for parliamentary duties and a brief history of the scheme. Figures for the corresponding scheme in the House of Lords (Cranborne money) are provided. The briefing also provides details of allocations made under the Representative Money scheme.

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    • Parliament
  • Research Briefing

    The death of a monarch

    Friday, 09 September, 2022

    The death of a monarch – and the accession of a new sovereign – involves the Cabinet, the Privy Council, Parliament, Buckingham Palace and the Church of England. This paper outlines the historical precedents for the events that will follow the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

    • Research Briefing
    • Culture, media and sport
    • Devolution
    • Elections
    • Government
    • House of Commons
    • Local government
    • Monarchy
    • Parliament
    • Press and media
    • UK elections
  • Research Briefing

    The Data Protection and Digital Information Bill 2022-23

    Tuesday, 06 September, 2022

    The Data Protection and Digital Information Bill 2022-23 was introduced in the House of Commons on 18 July 2022.

    • Research Briefing
    • Consumers
    • Parliament
    • Sciences
    • Security
  • Research Briefing

    House of Commons: Services and facilities for MPs

    Friday, 02 September, 2022

    A debate on parliamentary services for MPs will take place in the Chamber on 8 September 2022. The debate was initiated by the Administration Committee.

    • Research Briefing
    • House of Commons
    • Parliament
  • Research Briefing

    Membership of political parties in Great Britain

    Wednesday, 31 August, 2022

    This briefing brings together the latest available data on political party membership in Great Britain.

    • Research Briefing
    • Parliament
  • Insight

    Two new UK Supreme Court justices

    Thursday, 25 August, 2022

    How are UK Supreme Court justices appointed and who are the new justices?

    • Insight
    • Courts
    • Parliament
  • Debate Pack

    Seven Principles of Public Life

    Wednesday, 24 August, 2022

    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.

    • Debate Pack
    • Government
    • House of Commons
    • Parliament
  • Research Briefing

    State Opening of Parliament – history and ceremonial

    Wednesday, 03 August, 2022

    A briefing paper on the State Opening of Parliament, its history and ceremonial

    • Research Briefing
    • Devolution
    • Elections
    • Government
    • House of Commons
    • Monarchy
    • Parliament
    • UK elections
  • Research Briefing

    Attendance of the Prime Minister at Prime Minister’s Questions (PMQs) since 1979

    Tuesday, 02 August, 2022

    This list notes the number of Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs) attended by Prime Ministers since 1979.

    • Research Briefing
    • House of Commons
    • Government data
    • Parliamentary data
  • Research Briefing

    Maiden Speeches in the House of Commons since 1918

    Tuesday, 26 July, 2022

    Maiden speeches by newly elected MPs since 1918

    • Research Briefing
    • House of Commons
    • Parliament
    • Parliamentary data
  • Insight

    Votes of no confidence

    Tuesday, 12 July, 2022

    How are no confidence motions drafted and what happens if a Government loses?

    • Insight
    • Government
    • House of Commons
  • Research Briefing

    A new approach to Restoration and Renewal

    Monday, 04 July, 2022

    The House of Commons is being asked to approve changes to plans for the Restoration and Renewal of the Palace of Westminster.

    • Research Briefing
    • House of Commons
    • Parliament
  • Research Briefing

    The UK Supreme Court

    Monday, 27 June, 2022

    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.

    • Research Briefing
    • Courts
    • Justice
    • Parliament
  • Research Briefing

    Apologies by MPs to the House of Commons since 1979

    Monday, 27 June, 2022

    This list attempts to capture all instances where an apology has been made on the floor of the House of Commons since 1979.

    • Research Briefing
    • House of Commons
    • Parliament
    • MP data
    • Parliamentary data
  • Research Briefing

    Main Estimates: Government spending plans for 2022/23

    Monday, 27 June, 2022

    This briefing summarises 2022/23’s Main Estimates, the way in which Parliament approves the Government’s spending plans for the year.

    • Research Briefing
    • Parliament
    • Public spending

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