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Media green paper
The media green paper examines the future of public service media and digital terrestrial television.
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Public spending: a brief introduction
The UK’s public sector will spend £1,419 billion in 2026/27. This briefing gives statistics and commentary on the various categories of recent public spending.
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Finances of the Monarchy
A briefing on the Finances of the Monarchy, including the Sovereign Grant, Duchies of Lancaster and Cornwall and tax arrangements for members of the Royal Family.
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The contribution of fathers and positive male role models to families and society
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for Thursday 10 September 2026 on the contribution of fathers and positive male role models to families and society
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The Strategic Defence Review and spending plans for the RAF
The Royal Air Force will fly a mix of crewed, uncrewed and increasingly autonomous aircraft in the future. How will this be funded?
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How do public inquiries operate in other countries?
Many countries have an equivalent to the UK public inquiry system. New Zealand, the Netherlands, Sweden, and Ireland all manage inquiries in different ways.
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How could public inquiries be reformed?
The Inquiries Act 2005 was the last major reform to public inquiries system in the UK. Since then there have been a number of proposals for change.
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How much do public inquiries cost and how long do they last?
There is wide variation in how much public inquiries cost and how long they last. In 2026 prices, the median statutory inquiry costs £6,600 per day.
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Public inquiries established under the Inquiries Act 2005
Use our interactive dashboard to explore the cost and duration of statutory public inquiries since 2005, alongside key facts about each inquiry.
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Research for upcoming debates
Research to support debates and legislation, made for members of Parliament and avaliable to the public
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Data
An overview of the data produced by the Commons Library. Find local-level data, Parliament and elections data, and economic data.
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Casework
FAQs and explainers produced by Commons Library researchers to help caseworkers with a range of constituent queries.
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All briefings
Impartial Commons Library briefings going back to 1993, covering parliamentary bills, Commons debates, topical issues and policy.
