Research Briefing
This Briefing Pack contains a selection of material relevant to the forthcoming debate in the House of Lords on the United Kingdom’s role in addressing global challenges posed by terrorism, conflict, climate change and mass migration.
Research Briefing
This Briefing Pack contains a selection of material relevant to the forthcoming debate in the House of Lords on the implications of the constitutional changes proposed in the Queen's Speech.
Research Briefing
This In Focus note provides key statistics and background information on those Members in the House of Lords who have taken voluntary retirement. This includes age, affiliation and attendance levels.
Research Briefing
This In Focus note briefly outlines the Salisbury-Addison Convention, and its interpretation and development.
Research Briefing
This Briefing Pack contains a selection of material relevant to the forthcoming Question for Short Debate on the Government’s plan to ensure the 2016 Welsh Assembly elections provide an opportunity to reflect planned and recent changes to the Welsh devolution settlement.
Research Briefing
Following the publication of the recent Queen's Birthday Honours List, this In Focus note examines the workings of the honours system and proposals for its reform.
Research Briefing
This In Focus briefing provides background information in advance of the second reading in the House of Lords of the Regulation of Political Opinion Polling Bill [HL] on 19 June 2015.
Research Briefing
This Briefing Pack has been compiled in advance of the Question for Short Debate in the House of Lords on the Regulation of the Opinion-polling Industry
Research Briefing
This Briefing Pack contains a selection of material relevant to the forthcoming QSD on how the powers promised to Wales and Scotland will operate within new, balanced United Kingdom governmental structures.
Research Briefing
This Briefing Pack contains a selection of material relevant to the forthcoming QSD in the House of Lords on the Law Governing Elections in the UK.
Research Briefing
This Briefing Pack contains a selection of material relevant to the forthcoming debate in the House of Lords on Transport Connectivity and Infrastructure in the North of England.
Research Briefing
This Note outlines the proposals for reform of combined authorities and local authorities set out in the Cities and Local Government Devolution Bill [HL].
Research Briefing
This Briefing Pack contains a selection of material which may be of assistance in preparing for the debate on ‘the role played by civil society, in the light of the pastoral letter from the Church of England’s House of Bishops Who is my Neighbour’.
Research Briefing
This Briefing provides background information on the issues of Home Affairs, Local Government, Energy, Environment and Agriculture, prepared in advance of the third day of debate on the Queen’s Speech on 2 June 2015. This briefing has been prepared in advance of the Queen’s Speech based on commitments contained in the Conservative party’s manifesto and speculative reports about what legislative proposals may be included; it does not constitute official information about the Government’s intentions or provide a complete list of bills to be announced. This pack is one of five, prepared to cover each day of debate on the Queen’s Speech in the House of Lords.
Research Briefing
This Briefing provides background information on the issues of Constitutional Affairs, Legal Affairs and Devolved Affairs, prepared in advance of the second day of debate on the Queen’s Speech on 1 June 2015. This briefing has been prepared in advance of the Queen’s Speech based on commitments contained in the Conservative party’s manifesto and speculative reports about what legislative proposals may be included; it does not constitute official information about the Government’s intentions or provide a complete list of bills to be announced. This pack is one of five, prepared to cover each day of debate on the Queen’s Speech in the House of Lords.
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