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Cross-search over 300,000 papers, from Hansard dating back to 1803 to an Act that received Royal Assent today. One library. Every jurisdiction.
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300,000+ papers across six jurisdictions, fully indexed
The only online database where you can cross-search more than 300,000 parliamentary papers, from historical Hansard dating back to 1803 to an Act that received Royal Assent today. Coverage spans the UK Parliament, Scottish Parliament, Scottish Government, Northern Ireland Assembly, Welsh Parliament, and Key Non-Parliamentary Reports.
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PIO is a fully indexed, fully searchable virtual library of official information dating back to 1803. It is an essential resource for libraries who no longer have OP Librarians.
Track the process of any Bill, both past and present, using our legislation tracking tool.
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A fully indexed, searchable virtual library of official information dating back to 1803. Essential for libraries without dedicated OP Librarians.
Legislation tracking
Follow every stage of a Bill from introduction to Royal Assent. Monitor amendments and Statutory Instruments from 1919 to today.
Pepper v Hart tool
View, search, and save the relevant papers for a particular Act: Lords papers, Bills, Standing Committee debates, Hansards, and Acts from 1919.
Civil Service Yearbook
The indispensable directory of central and devolved government: departments, agencies, responsibilities, and key personnel. Updated daily.