Research Briefing
A briefing paper on the history, functions and membership of the Privy Council
Research Briefing
An opposition day is one on which an opposition party sets the agenda. Dates of debates, parties choosing the subject and the outcome of each debate are listed.
Research Briefing
Statements made by the Speaker deprecating the making of key policy announcements before they are made in the House of Commons.
Research Briefing
Maiden speeches made by newly elected MPs since 1918, with links to Hansard where available.
Research Briefing
A briefing on the meaning of "confidence" in a parliamentary context.
Research Briefing
A briefing on Section 30 Orders, secondary legislation made under the Scotland Act 1998 to increase or restrict – temporarily or permanently – the Scottish Parliament’s legislative authority.
Research Briefing
A briefing paper on the State Opening of Parliament, its history and ceremonial
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Election campaign material produced by political parties, candidates and non-party campaigners must carry an ‘imprint’ on both digital and printed material. The Representation of the People Bill includes some reforms to the current digital imprints regime.
Research Briefing
The number of divisions in the House of Commons Chamber since 1945, listed by session. Counts of deferred divisions since the 2000–01 session are also included.
Research Briefing
Applications for emergency debates made in the House of Commons since 1979, including the outcome of each application from 1992, and details of the debates.
Research Briefing
Commons sitting days by session since 1900
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Prayer motions are used by MPs to call for negative statutory instruments to be annulled, revoked, or not made.
Research Briefing
The Client Board has proposed preparatory building works before a decision on how to proceed with restoration and renewal of the Palace of Westminster in 2030.
Research Briefing
This list notes MPs who have left the Chamber voluntarily, been asked to withdraw, or who have been suspended.
Research Briefing
Two external members serve on the House of Commons Commission. They are appointed by resolution of the House of Commons.
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