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Urgent questions in the House of Commons since 1997
Urgent questions asked from the beginning of the 1997-98 session, including the title, date and names of the Speaker granting, MP asking and minister responding.
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Expedited legislation: Public bills receiving their second and third readings on the same day in the House of Commons
Public bills since 1979 whose main Commons stages have been passed within one day.
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Northern Ireland Troubles Bill 2026-27
The Northern Ireland Troubles Bill 2024-26 was introduced in the House of Commons on 14 October 2025. It was carried over to the 2026-27 session and is due to be considered by a Committee of the Whole House on 19 and 20 October 2026
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Church Appointments (Repeal of Discriminatory Provision) Bill 2026-27
A briefing on the Church Appointments (Repeal of Discriminatory Provision) Bill 2026-27
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Service industries: Economic indicators
The service industries include retail, finance, administration, and other areas. Find the latest data on the activity of the UK services sector.
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UK Resettlement Scheme reopening and new refugee sponsorship routes
Many constituents are asking how refugees can get permission to come to the UK through the UK Resettlement Scheme or the forthcoming community sponsorship routes.
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Gross domestic product (GDP): Economic indicators
GDP measures the size of the economy. Find the latest GDP data for the UK and updated forecasts for GDP growth.
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How much aid does the UK spend in Pakistan, and why?
What is the value of UK aid to Pakistan, on what priorities does it focus, and how effective has it been?
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Royal Mail performance
Royal Mail has missed delivery targets for several years, and has been fined by Ofcom.
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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.
