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.
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The Departmental Select Committee System (466KB PDF)
On 25 June 1979 the House of Commons agreed to establish a new system of departmental select committees to scrutinise the expenditure, administration and policy of government departments. This paper briefly sets out the historical background to the departmental select committees system before charting their development over the last 30 years, considering evaluations made of the system and recent proposals for reform.
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The Departmental Select Committee System (466KB PDF)
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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.
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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.
