Research Briefing
The election of Deputy Speakers
This research briefing reviews the background to the introduction of elections for Deputy Speakers. It notes the arrangements for and reports the results of the elections that have taken place.
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Research Briefing
MPs and constituency etiquette
This note discusses the conventions that have developed as a result of the relationship between individual MPs and their constituencies. It covers the issues of constituency casework, raising matters relating to another Member’s constituency in the House, and visits and speaking engagements in other constituencies. The Note deals also with the related matter of local precedence.
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The legislative process and Library briefings on bills
As bills pass through the various stages of Parliament, the Library publishes briefings as at second reading, committee stage, ping pong, and Royal Assent.
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Research Briefing
What happens in the Commons after the general election?
After a general election, MPs must elect a Speaker and then swear in. After the King’s Speech opens the parliamentary session, Commons business can begin.
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Insight
What happens in the Commons after the general election?
After a general election, MPs must elect a Speaker and then swear in. After the King’s Speech opens the parliamentary session, Commons business can begin.
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Research Briefing
Parliament’s wash-up period before dissolution
A general election will take place on 4 July 2024. Before Parliament dissolves, a short 'wash-up period' allows the government to pass some legislation that is still in progress, subject to agreements with the opposition.
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Research Briefing
House of Commons sittings in Westminster Hall
This Commons Library briefing paper examines the introduction and development of the House's parallel chamber in Westminster Hall.
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Research Briefing
Members’ pay and expenses 2023/24
This briefing sets out the current (2023/24) rates of Members' pay and ministerial salaries. It provides background to recent changes. It also notes changes in the rules relating to and budget limits for Members' expenses since 2010.
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Research Briefing
Hunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) Bill 2023-24
The Hunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) Bill 2023-24 is a Private Member’s Ballot Bill introduced by John Spellar (Lab), who came seventh in the Ballot. Second Reading in the Commons will take place on 22 March 2024
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Research Briefing
Speaker’s Conference on the employment of Members’ staff
The House of Commons agreed to set up a Speaker’s Conference to “consider the employment conditions of Members’ staff in order to ensure a more inclusive and respectful working environment”. Its recommendations were endorsed by MPs on 16 November 2023.
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Research Briefing
Restoration and Renewal: A new approach to governance arrangements
The two Houses of Parliament have approved new governance structure for the Restoration and Renewal of the Palace of Westminster.
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Debate Pack
Work of the Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme
There will be a general debate on the work of the Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme (ICGS), in Westminster Hall, on 30 November 2023.
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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
King’s Speech 2023
This Library briefing identifies issues and bills that may appear in the King's Speech on 7 November 2023 or require legislation in the forthcoming parliamentary session.
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Debate Pack
Debate on Bishops in the House of Lords
There will be a debate on Bishops in the House of Lords in Westminster Hall. The debate will take place on Thursday 6 July at 1:30pm. The debate will be opened by Tommy Sheppard MP.
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