Online access to the UK's parliamentary publications
Be sure you are in the know with PIO, a web-based archive of searchable Parliamentary and official documents, and the only resource that lets you view Parliamentary publications from every UK jurisdiction in one place, as PDFs.
About Public Information Online
Public Information Online contains publications from the Westminster Parliament, Scottish Parliament, Northern Ireland Assembly, Welsh Parliament (Senedd), Scottish Government, and Non-Parliamentary material.
PIO combines and formats information from a wide variety of sources to produce simple, coherent documents, saving you time and effort. For example, the Annual Abstract of Statistics is available as a single document on PIO, drawn from dozens of source publications.
Trace a Bill through every stage of Parliament
Explore the PIO Pepper v Hart service for seamless tracking of a Bill's journey, from its introduction to enactment and every significant step in between. Effortlessly navigate, search, and compile pages tailored to your specific keywords.
Access Bills, Lords papers, debates from Standing Committee and Public Bill Committee, Hansards, and Acts dating back to 1919. Read customer testimonials →
Unlimited access to official publications
With over thirty-three years dedicated to official publications, we understand the historical significance of extensive collections often tucked away in libraries for decades. Our mission is to guarantee ongoing accessibility as government moves to a 'digital by default' future.
Subscribing to PIO gives you unrestricted access to our comprehensive online repository, encompassing a unique digital archive dating back to 1803, whenever you need it.
Relevant papers for any Act, in one place
Quickly and easily view, search, and save the relevant papers for a particular Act, including Lords papers, Bills, Standing Committee / Public Bill Committee debates, Hansards, and Acts dating back to 1919.
Stay at the forefront of legislative developments
Monitor every stage of a Bill, from its inception to final enactment. Our service ensures you're always in the know, empowering you with the knowledge to navigate governance from 1919 to today. Track a Bill at Hansard stage, or overview any Act and its amending Statutory Instruments.
The indispensable directory of UK government
The only database where you will find full details of all central and devolved government, contact details, responsibilities, and key staff. Comprehensive details of executive agencies and non-departmental public bodies, including museums, galleries, libraries, and research establishments. Updated daily.
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Get access to the most comprehensive collection of Parliamentary PDFs online. Pricing by Parliamentary session, permanent access to every document issued.
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