Collective Responsibility of Ministers

Documents to download

The collective responsibility of ministers – an outline of the issues. House of Commons Library Research Paper 04/82.

A 2016 House of Commons Library Briefing Paper on Collective Responsibility contains updated information on the convention.

Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme: The Independent Expert Panel

The Independent Expert Panel determines cases against MPs and appeals under the Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme; and appeals under the MPs’ Code of Conduct.
- House of Commons
- Parliament
MPs’ changes of party allegiance in the House of Commons since 1979

This list notes when an MP has changed allegiance from one political party to another or decided to sit as an independent Member. Instances of MPs losing or resigning a party whip are also noted.
- House of Commons
- Parliament
Complaining to the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman

How to take complaints about services provided by local authorities to the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman.
- Government
- Local government