commonslibrary.parliament.uk
RegisteredAbout the projectHouse of Commons Library is a research and information service based directly in the British Parliament. Their main mission is simple but critical: providing unbiased data and analyt...
commonslibrary.parliament.uk Website screenshot
Website Description
About the project
House of Commons Library is a research and information service based directly in the British Parliament. Their main mission is simple but critical: providing unbiased data and analytics to support the work of legislators. The site is not just a repository of articles, but a tool for making decisions on legislation, politics and hot topics.
There is no place for bias here. Content is created specifically for the needs of the House of Commons, covering everything from major bills to private motions from Members of Parliament. This is a resource that helps you understand complex issues without unnecessary political rhetoric.
Main directions
The site's content is focused on specific areas where accuracy and relevance are required. In the Research section you can find briefings on all the main bills and the issues that are raised in the debate.
- Healthcare:Detailed analysis of trends in NHS pay and pensions, and analysis of how decisions on medical pay are made.
- Ecology and crime:For example, data on the growth of illegal dumping (fly-tipping) by 9 for the period from 202324 to 202425 and the government’s proposed measures to combat this.
- Migration and borders:Statistics of small vessels crossing the canal. The peak occurred in 2022 - 46 thousand people, then a decline in 2023 and a new growth. New EU border systems for non-EU citizens are also being considered.
- International conflicts:Materials on Ukraine (military assistance, sanctions, law) and the situation surrounding the US and Israeli attacks on Iran.
- Local issues:Help staff with casework, information about who is responsible for services in a particular county, and student loan rules.
Features of the site
The site offers not only text reports, but also interactive tools. The data section allows comparisons between different counties on topics such as housing, health and energy. There is access to dashboards and data sets on the economy, labor market, trade and public finance.
An important detail is working with cookies. The site uses essential cookies for basic functionality (such as remembering your login) and offers a selection of analytics and marketing cookies. The user can decide whether to allow the collection of data about the use of the site to improve it.
Content is available for free reuse under several conditions, making the material convenient for journalists and researchers.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the site help MPs in their work?
The library provides impartial summaries and data on all major bills, MPs' private motions and most non-legislative debates.
What statistics are provided for small vessels?
The number of canal crossings by such vessels peaked in 2022 at 46,000. The number dropped in 2023 but has since risen again.
Can site materials be used for other purposes?
Yes, Commons Library content can be freely and flexibly reused, subject to only a few conditions.
What is fly-tipping?
This is an illegal waste dump. According to the library, the number of such incidents increased by 9 between 202324 and 202425.
Main Information
Server Information
Meta Tags List
- charset: UTF-8
- equiv: X-UA-Compatible content: IE=edge
- name: viewport content: width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0
- name: robots content: index, follow, max-image-preview:large, max-snippet:-1, max-video-preview:-1
- name: description content: The House of Commons Library is a research and information service based in the UK Parliament.
- property: og:locale content: en_GB
- property: og:type content: website
- property: og:title content: Impartial research and information
- property: og:description content: The House of Commons Library is a research and information service based in the UK Parliament.
- property: og:url content: https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/
- property: og:site_name content: House of Commons Library
- property: article:modified_time content: 2026-03-31T09:33:52+00:00
- property: og:image content: //commonslibrary.parliament.uk/content/uploads/2020/09/Members-Library-scaled.jpg
- property: og:image:width content: 2560
- property: og:image:height content: 1920
- property: og:image:type content: image/jpeg
- name: twitter:card content: summary_large_image
- name: twitter:site content: @commonslibrary
- name: msapplication-TileImage content: https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/content/uploads/2016/08/cropped-Logo3black-270x270.png
Internal Links
External Links
Whois Information
Whois Raw Data
Domain name:
parliament.uk
Registrant:
Parliament of the United Kingdom
Registrant type:
UK Government Body
Registrant's address:
Parliamentary Digital Services
7 Millbank
London
SW1P 3JA
GB
Registrar:
No registrar listed. This domain is directly registered with Nominet.
Relevant dates:
Registered on: before Aug-1996
Name servers:
a1-34.akam.net.
a2-65.akam.net.
a7-64.akam.net.
a9-65.akam.net.
a18-64.akam.net.
a20-65.akam.net.
WHOIS lookup made at 14:32:23 16-Jul-2026
********************************************************************************
* WHOIS service for .UK will cease on 9th of February 2027 *
* For more information on the replacement RDAP services please see: *
* https://theukdomain.uk/rdap *
********************************************************************************
--
This WHOIS information is provided for free by Nominet UK the central registry
for .uk domain names. This information and the .uk WHOIS are:
Copyright Nominet UK 1996 - 2026.
You may not access the .uk WHOIS or use any data from it except as permitted
by the terms of use available in full at https://www.nominet.uk/whoisterms,
which includes restrictions on: (A) use of the data for advertising, or its
repackaging, recompilation, redistribution or reuse (B) obscuring, removing
or hiding any or all of this notice and (C) exceeding query rate or volume
limits. The data is provided on an 'as-is' basis and may lag behind the
register. Access may be withdrawn or restricted at any time.
Positions in Google
Search Phrases - Google
| Position | Phrase | Page | Snippet |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | /training-and-events... | ||
| 5 | /research-briefings/... | ||
| 5 | /the-kings-style-and... | ||
| 6 | /research-briefings/... | ||
| 7 | / | ||
| 10 | /research-briefings/... | ||
| 13 | /research-briefings/... | ||
| 16 | /research-briefings/... | ||
| 18 | /research-briefings/... | ||
| 18 | /research-briefings/... |