A briefing paper on the office and functions of the Prime Minister

A briefing paper on the office and functions of the Prime Minister

A briefing paper on the history, functions and membership of the Privy Council

A briefing paper on the history, functions and membership of the Privy Council

As the 80th year of the United Nations draws to a close, this briefing looks at the work and powers of the General Assembly.

As the 80th year of the United Nations draws to a close, this briefing looks at the work and powers of the General Assembly.

What police and crime commissioners do and the government's plans to scrap them.

What police and crime commissioners do and the government's plans to scrap them.

It is a hundred years since the contemporary post of Secretary of State for Scotland was created. Since the Scottish Parliament was established 1999, the Secretary of State has been responsible mainly for non-devolved matters affecting Scotland.

It is a hundred years since the contemporary post of Secretary of State for Scotland was created. Since the Scottish Parliament was established 1999, the Secretary of State has been responsible mainly for non-devolved matters affecting Scotland.

A briefing about mayoral development corporations, urban development corporations, and New Towns Act development corporations in the UK.

A briefing about mayoral development corporations, urban development corporations, and New Towns Act development corporations in the UK.

Letter dated 25/06/2026 from Karin Smyth MP to Roger Gale MP, Rupa Huq MP, Emma Lewell MP, and Jeremy Wright MP, Health Bill committee chairs regarding clarification of the purpose and function of clause 8 (integrated care boards). 2p.

Letter dated 25/06/2026 from Karin Smyth MP to Roger Gale MP, Rupa Huq MP, Emma Lewell MP, and Jeremy Wright MP, Health Bill committee chairs regarding clarification of the purpose and function of clause 8 (integrated care boards). 2p.

Clause 7 debated with further clauses. Clauses 7 to 11 agreed to. Clause 7, amendment 50 negatived on division (4 to 11). Clause 10, amendment 53 negatived on division (3 to 10). Clause 11, amendment 47 negatived on division (3 to 11). Written evidence reported to the House.

Clause 7 debated with further clauses. Clauses 7 to 11 agreed to. Clause 7, amendment 50 negatived on division (4 to 11). Clause 10, amendment 53 negatived on division (3 to 10). Clause 11, amendment 47 negatived on division (3 to 11). Written evidence reported to the House.

Clause 1 debated with Clauses 2 and 3, further clauses and new clauses. Clauses 1 to 6 agreed to. Clause 5, amendment 59 negatived on division (3 to 9). Clause 6, amendment 58 negatived on division (5 to 9). Clause 7 under consideration.

Clause 1 debated with Clauses 2 and 3, further clauses and new clauses. Clauses 1 to 6 agreed to. Clause 5, amendment 59 negatived on division (3 to 9). Clause 6, amendment 58 negatived on division (5 to 9). Clause 7 under consideration.

There will be a second reading of the Health Bill 2026-27 in the House of Commons chamber on Monday 1st June 2026. The bill is sponsored by Wes Streeting MP.

There will be a second reading of the Health Bill 2026-27 in the House of Commons chamber on Monday 1st June 2026. The bill is sponsored by Wes Streeting MP.

This note provides an introduction to overview and scrutiny committees in local authorities, their development and the relevant legislative provisions. It also notes specific powers available to local councils to scrutinise other bodies. The note principally covers England, with some reference to Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

This note provides an introduction to overview and scrutiny committees in local authorities, their development and the relevant legislative provisions. It also notes specific powers available to local councils to scrutinise other bodies. The note principally covers England, with some reference to Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

The second reading of the Railways Bill 2024-26 took place on 9 December 2025. This briefing covers the bill's progress from second reading through to the end of its committee stage.

The second reading of the Railways Bill 2024-26 took place on 9 December 2025. This briefing covers the bill's progress from second reading through to the end of its committee stage.

Lords motion to consider. Agreed to on question.

Lords motion to consider. Agreed to on question.

My Lords, these regulations were laid on 16 March 2026. When referring to the Hampshire and the Solent combined county authority hereafter, I will use the term “strategic authority” unless there is a particular reason to be specific.

This Government were elected on a manifesto commitment to widen and deepen devolution...

My Lords, these regulations were laid on 16 March 2026. When referring to the Hampshire and the Solent combined county authority hereafter, I will use the term “strategic authority” unless there is a particular reason to be specific.

This Government were elected on a manifesto commitment to widen and deepen devolution...

My Lords, I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Taylor of Stevenage, for introducing these regulations and outlining their effect. I declare my interest as a councillor in central Bedfordshire, although that does not extend quite as far as Hampshire.

We on these Benches recognise the Government’s broader ambitions to pursue devolution...

My Lords, I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Taylor of Stevenage, for introducing these regulations and outlining their effect. I declare my interest as a councillor in central Bedfordshire, although that does not extend quite as far as Hampshire.

We on these Benches recognise the Government’s broader ambitions to pursue devolution...

I am grateful to the noble Lord, Lord Jamieson, for his comments. I know that he has great experience of dealing with matters such as this. I will pick up each of his points in turn.

The first is the issue of restructuring for its own sake. That is just not...

I am grateful to the noble Lord, Lord Jamieson, for his comments. I know that he has great experience of dealing with matters such as this. I will pick up each of his points in turn.

The first is the issue of restructuring for its own sake. That is just not...

Before the Minister sits down, can she clarify two points?

First, the Minister mentioned the 30-year funding. The point is that, in effect, it has been delayed for two years by a delay to the mayoral elections: obviously, that is of concern locally.

Secondly, in looking at wider devolution, there is concern...

Before the Minister sits down, can she clarify two points?

First, the Minister mentioned the 30-year funding. The point is that, in effect, it has been delayed for two years by a delay to the mayoral elections: obviously, that is of concern locally.

Secondly, in looking at wider devolution, there is concern...