Research Briefing
Unless a Parliament runs for a full five years, the King may dissolve Parliament before the expiry of its maximum term. By convention, the King exercises those powers only following a request by the Prime Minister.
Research Briefing
This briefing sets out the current (2022/23) 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.
Research Briefing
A new Code of Conduct and Guide to the Rules relating to the Conduct of Members is effective from 1 March 2023. This briefing outlines how the new Code was developed and agreed.
Research Briefing
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.
Debate Pack
Background information for the Opposition Day debate on a proposed Fair Taxation of Schools and Education Standards Committee on 11 January 2023
Research Briefing
There will be a debate on House of Lords reform in Westminster Hall on 10 January 2023.
Research Briefing
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.
Debate Pack
This page provides material for the Opposition Day debate on “Government PPE contracts” to be held on 6 December 2022
Insight
How are no confidence motions drafted and what happens if a Government loses?
Research Briefing
This Library briefing identifies issues and bills that may appear in the Queen's Speech on 10 May 2022 or require legislation in the forthcoming parliamentary session.
Research Briefing
The Speaker has decided to give precedence to a complaint made by the Leader of the Opposition concerning the Prime Minister's statements regarding gatherings during lockdown.
Research Briefing
This briefing paper provides an update on developments since the Parliamentary Buildings (Restoration and Renewal) Act 2019 received Royal Assent in October 2019.
Research Briefing
This briefing sets out the current (2021/22) 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.
Debate Pack
The Opposition are using a motion for a humble address to request publication of information concerning the appointment of Lord Lebedev.
Research Briefing
The Dissolution and Calling of Parliament Act 2022 received Royal Assent on 24 March 2022. The Prime Minister is now able to request a dissolution at the time of their choosing.
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