Research Briefing
House of Commons trends: E-petitions
As of the 2019 General Election, there had been nearly 23 million unique signatures since the formation of the e-petitions site.
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Research Briefing
House of Commons trends: Paper petitions
Early signs suggest that the 2019-21 session is not following recent trends – there’s been an average of just 0.75 paper petitions per sitting day.
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Research Briefing
House of Commons trends: Women on select committees
After the 2019 General Election, 71 women were appointed to select committees, out of 222 places.
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Insight
Coronavirus: MPs to vote on new lockdown
MPs will also have a say on any restrictions after the 2 Dec deadline
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Insight
House of Commons trends: Attendance at Prime Minister’s Questions
Tony Blair has had the highest attendance rate of any Prime Minister since 1979.
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Insight
House of Commons trends: What are the most popular MP names?
John and Margaret have been the most popular names for MPs since 1979.
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Insight
House of Commons trends: The age of MPs
How has the average age of MPs changed, depending on gender or party?
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Insight
House of Commons trends: E-petitions
As of the 2019 General Election, there had been nearly 23 million unique signatures since the formation of the e-petitions site.
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Insight
House of Commons trends: Paper petitions
Early signs suggest that the 2019-21 session is not following recent trends - there’s been an average of just 0.75 paper petitions per sitting day.
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Insight
House of Commons trends: Urgent Questions
There's been a sharp rise in the number of UQs allowed per sitting day since 2009.
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Insight
House of Commons trends: Women on select committees
After the 2019 General Election, 71 women were appointed to select committees, out of 222 places.
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Insight
House of Commons trends: How many women candidates become MPs?
Out of 63,621 candidates since 1918 - 8,780 have been women.
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Insight
Who were the first MPs from ethnic minority backgrounds?
This Insight looks at ethnic minority representation in the House of Commons both historically and currently.
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Insight
Coronavirus: Support for workers during local lockdowns
What support is available following new business restrictions and what's Parliament's role?
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Debate Pack
Lord Chancellor’s oath and the rule of law
On Wednesday 14 October 2020 from 9.30am there will be a Westminster Hall debate, in the name of Joanna Cherry MP, concerning the Lord Chancellor's oath and the rule of law.
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