house of commons library research papers

Parliamentary staff produces research publications to assist members of both Houses in understanding legislation, policy and topical issues. All parliamentary research aims to be politically impartial and contain factual information. Where opinion is given it is presented as part of a range of opinions to ensure balance. House of Commons Library Research Papers House of Commons Library staff compile these papers for the benefit of Members of Parliament. They are an occasional series of papers, numbered by year and sequence of publication. They usually deal with topics of current interest, science and technology, statistics or the background and potential effect of Bills before Parliament. Commons Library Research Papers Parliamentary and constitutional research The House of Commons Library organises its research material in this area into the following subjects: central government, constitution, Crown, devolution, elections, Parliament, and political parties. Read Parliament and constitution research Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST) The Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST) is an in-house source of independent and balanced analysis of public policy issues related to science and technology. They publish POSTnotes (short briefing notes) and longer reports on biological sciences and health, physical sciences and IT, environment and energy, and science policy. Read POST publications House of Lords Library Notes The House of Lords Library produces briefing papers for the benefit of Members and their personal staff. They are an occasional series of papers covering parliamentary and constitutional issues and Bills before Parliament. Read House of Lords Library Notes.
The House of Commons Library provides an independent and impartial service to Members of Parliament. We publish briefings on legislation and subjects of topical interest on the internet and provide a bespoke enquiry service to Members and their staff. The aim of this website is to allow Library staff to produce brief, timely, web-friendly analysis which would not fit with our other forms of briefing. The briefings on this site have the same standards of impartiality and accuracy as our other briefings. Research material The Commons Library produces research briefings which provide in-depth and impartial analysis on all major pieces of legislation, as well as many areas of policy, or cover frequently asked questions and topical issues. These papers are published on the Parliament website and are available to MPs and to members of the public. Research by subject Research relating to Parliament and constitution Business briefings Commons Business Briefings for this week This page offers links to documents and reports that relate to the Business being held in the House of Commons Chamber and in Westminster Hall. It includes relevant Commons Library briefings, Committee reports, POST notes as well as documents produced by government departments or other agencies. Deposited papers Deposited papers are placed in either the House of Commons or the House of Lords Library by a minister or the Speaker. The majority of papers are placed by ministers in reply to parliamentary questions. About Parliament: Deposited papers Accessing Deposited papers There is a public facing database which includes records of each deposited paper from 1987 onwards with digital versions from 2007. Documents received before this date are only available in hard copy and need to be viewed in the Reading Room in the Parliamentary Archives. Images of the Commons Library Enquiry service for MPs The House.
These are a mixed group of papers which originate inside the House and bear the legend Ordered by the House of Commons to be printed. The vast majority are the reports and evidence of select committees. Other House of Commons Papers include reports of investigations of the National Audit Office, financial papers, annual reports and/or accounts of official bodies, and various administrative reports. House of Commons papers are numbered sequentially beginning at No 1 at the start of each session. Referencing a Commons Paper Library guidance is available on how to reference of a House of Commons Paper.