Insight
Written Parliamentary Questions: The June peak
This Insight explores written parliamentary questions tabled in June, the highest monthly figure in the last 10 years.
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Research Briefing
Emergency Debate on the conduct of House business during the coronavirus pandemic
On Monday 8 June 2020, the House of Commons will hold an emergency debate on the conduct of House business during the pandemic.
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Research Briefing
Coronavirus: What does data show about men and women MPs in the hybrid Commons?
This Insight explores how the temporary hybrid model for proceedings affected the participation of women MPs.
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Insight
Coronavirus: What does data show about men and women MPs in the hybrid Commons?
This Insight explores how the temporary hybrid model for proceedings affected the participation of women MPs.
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Research Briefing
The Compliance Officer for IPSA
This briefing paper sets out the legislative background to the post of Compliance Officer, created in the Parliamentary Standards Act 2009, as amended. The Compliance Officer investigates complaints about expenses claimed by Members of Parliament and reviews claims that the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority does not allow. The briefing paper outlines the procedures the Compliance Officer follows in undertaking investigations and reviews.
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Research Briefing
By-elections in the 2017 Parliament
This Commons Library Briefing Paper sets out results of the by-elections held in the 2017 Parliament. There were five by-elections in the two year Parliament, details can be found in the report. Full details are presented in the associated PDF but an overview of the recent by-election results are shown below.
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Research Briefing
Petitioning Parliament and Government
Petitions to Parliament and Government and the work of the Petitions Committee.
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Research Briefing
The 2017-19 Government at Westminster: Governing as a minority
This Commons Library Briefing Paper considers the 2017-19 minority Government and the agreement between the Conservative Party and the Democratic Unionist Party.
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Research Briefing
Coronavirus Bill: Amended time limits and post-legislative review
The Coronavirus Bill was introduced to the House of Commons last week. It contains provisions which place time limits on the legislation. This Insight examines those time limits and explains the measures included in the Bill to ensure post-legislative review.
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Insight
Coronavirus Bill: Amended time limits and post-legislative review
The Coronavirus Bill was introduced to the House of Commons last week. It contains provisions which place time limits on the legislation. This Insight examines those time limits and explains the measures included in the Bill to ensure post-legislative review.
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Research Briefing
The Backbench Business Committee
The Backbench Business Committee has responsibility for scheduling non-ministerial business in the House of Commons. This Commons Library Briefing Paper sets out how the membership of the Committee is determined, it approach to date, and notes some assessments of its impact.
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Insight
International Women’s Day 2020: Women in Research and Information
In 2019, women made up 51% of R&I, in positions spanning the Librarian, indexers, researchers, communications professionals, online resource managers and leaders of operations and engagement.
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Research Briefing
General Election 2019: full results and analysis
This briefing shows data for the 2019 General Election, with maps, charts and tables showing votes, vote shares and turnout by party, region and constituency.
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Research Briefing
General Election 2019: How many women were elected?
220 women were elected to Parliament on 12 December 2019 – the highest number ever.
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General Election 2019: How many women were elected?
220 women were elected to Parliament on 12 December 2019 – the highest number ever.
Total results (page 11 of 21)