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A briefing paper on the first year of the reign of King Charles III, with a focus on constitutional and ceremonial events which have taken place between the King's accession in September 2022 and Accession Day in September 2023.
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House of Commons sittings lasting longer than 24 hours since 1901.
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A note examining the trends in the number of sitting days and hours of the House of Commons, including late sittings after 10pm, since 1979.
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This briefing gives an overview of UK election results since 1918, including for the UK Parliament, European Parliament, devolved legislatures and local government.
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This briefing outlines the remit and powers of the Committee of Privileges. It also provides brief details of matters referred to the Committee since 1979.
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This briefing summarises the operation and subject of previous Speakers' Conferences.
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The House of Commons agreed to set up a Speaker’s Conference to “consider the employment conditions of Members’ staff in order to ensure a more inclusive and respectful working environment”. Its recommendations were published in July 2023.
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Meeting places of the House of Commons and the House of Lords when sitting at Westminster.
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Two external members serve on the House of Commons Commission. They are appointed by resolution of the House of Commons.
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A briefing paper on the devolution settlement in Wales, examining the events which led to the creation of the then National Assembly of Wales in 1999 and the subsequent expansion of the powers of what is now the Senedd (or Welsh Parliament) over the past quarter of a century.
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The Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act gives ministers and devolved authorities substantial powers to change the law accumulated during the UK's membership of the EU.
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The Liaison Committee has held oral evidence sessions with the Prime Minister since 2002.
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How are statistics most commonly spun or used incorrectly and what are some of the best ways to tell when this has happened?
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A list of the youngest MPs, when elected, since 1979.
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This Commons Library briefing paper examines the introduction and development of the House's parallel chamber in Westminster Hall.
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