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British government

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10 Downing Street: A series of government news bulletins relating to business and the economy, education and culture, health and lifestyle, home affairs, work and welfare, environment and countryside, transport and energy, and science and technology.
Author: Crown Copyright
Subjects: british government
DeweyClass: 351.41
Resource type: documents
10 Downing Street Facts: Manifesto Commitments: Details pledges made by the Labour Government on election in 1997 and the progress and commitment involved in attaining them. Headings include education, business, crime, family, and quality of life.
Author: HM government
Subjects: british government
DeweyClass: 351.41
Resource type: documents
British Army: Information about organisation, equipment, current deployment, careers, training, cadets, and lifestyle.
Author: Ministry of Defence
Subjects: armed forces, british government, national defence
DeweyClass: 356
Resource type: institution
British Government and Politics: Collection of links to UK government resources including departments, organisations, publications and reports, and official information about political parties. Also features details of EU initiatives, and full text versions of European Community documents.
Author: Milne, Sylvia
Subjects: british government, british politics, european union
DeweyClass: 351.41
Resource type: index
Campaign for an English Parliament: Proposes the establishment of an English Parliament following the process of devolution of power to Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Includes a policy statement outlining how an English Parliament will benefit the people of England, and a discussion as to whether or not such a development will lead to the break up of the United Kingdom.
Author: Campaign for an English Parliament
Subjects: british government
DeweyClass: 351.41
Resource type: documents
Campaign for Freedom of Information: Campaigns against unnecessary secrecy and for a Freedom of Information Act, monitoring existing access rights and offering practical guides to help people use them. A series of private members' bills in Parliament have also been promoted, several of which have become law, providing new rights of access to personal files and other information.
Author: Campaign for Freedom of Information
Subjects: british government, freedom and privacy, human rights
DeweyClass: 323
Resource type: documents
Civil Service Statistics: Offers an archive of facts and figures on Civil Service staffing and spending from 1990 to the present day.
Author: Government Statistical Service
Subjects: british government
DeweyClass: 351.41
Resource type: reference document
Freedom of Information: Consultation on Draft Legislation: Draft Freedom of Information Bill which aims to provide wider statutory access rights, improve openness in public life and to preserve confidentiality where disclosure would be against the public interest. Includes summary, background information and a question and answer guide. Available in PDF.
Author: Local Government Association
Subjects: british government, freedom and privacy
DeweyClass: 323
Resource type: document
Government's Annual Report 1999-2000: Document written by the Labour Government detailing their progress in meeting their manifesto commitments and policy changes. Includes an introduction from PM Tony Blair and chapters on crime, the economy, education, health, transport, and work and welfare. Illustrative videos are also available via BUBL entitled "So What Are We Doing?".
Author: HM Government
Subjects: british government
DeweyClass: 351.41
Resource type: document
Government's Annual Reports 1999-2000: So What Are We Doing?: Collection of ten videos made to illustrate the Labour Government's progress throughout the year. All videos represent changes within the community, with titles including a regeneration project in Silvertown, an after school class at Leeds FC, and Pensions Direct in Newcastle.
Author: HM Government
Subjects: british government
DeweyClass: 351.41
Resource type: moving images
History of the Monarchy: Biographical information on Kings and Queens of England and Scotland until 1603, as well as those of the United Kingdom after 1603. The latter period covers the Stuarts, the Hanoverians, the only British monarch of the House of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, King Edward VII, and Kings and Queens from the house of Windsor. Users can locate information by selecting a specific dynasty or by entering a date of interest.
Author: Royal Household
Subjects: british government, british history - general
DeweyClass: 941.081
Resource type: biographies
HMSO Legislation: Links to Acts and Statutory Instruments, and a collection of other legislation.
Author: HMSO
Subjects: british government, british publishers
DeweyClass: 070.5
Resource type: document collection, reference documents
Home Office: Official information from the UK Government department responsible for internal affairs in England and Wales. Features materials on areas including the Crime and Disorder Act, Freedom of Information, Crime Prevention, and Research and Statistics.
Author: Home Office
Subjects: british government
DeweyClass: 351.41
Resource type: documents
House of Commons Library Research Papers: An occasional series of research papers compiled for British MPs dealing with topics of current parliamentary interest. They aim to be politically impartial and contain factual information as well as opinion. Topics include EU enlargement, the Scotland Bill, the Teaching and Higher Education Bill, human rights and animal welfare. PDF format.
Author: House of Commons Library
Subjects: animal rights, british government, uk law
DeweyClass: 328
Resource type: document collection
House of Lords: Documents providing information about the work of the House of Lords and its select committees. Includes sections on future business, publications, judicial work and standing orders relating to public business.
Author: Stationery Office
Subjects: british government
DeweyClass: 347.420
Resource type: documents
Inforoute: A UK Government gateway and central information point intended to direct a route through the maze of official government information and materials, and provide direct access to departmental Government Information Asset Registers (IARs). These concentrate on sources of unpublished information, eg datasets / databases and other significant information resources. Also offers access to the Daily List of Official Publications published and distributed by the Stationery Office.
Author: Stationery Office
Subjects: british government
DeweyClass: 351.41
Resource type: bibliography, documents
John Major: Record of the former British Prime Minister and the 1990-97 administration. Includes biographical information about John Major, content of speeches, photographs, and full text of the 1992 and 1997 Conservative Party General Election manifestos.
Author: Aplex Whirlwind
Subjects: british government, british political history
DeweyClass: 941.0
Resource type: documents, images
Judicial Work of the House of Lords: Information on the judicial aspect of the House of Lords describing the jurisdiction of the House, the Law Lords, procedure, and the history of the House's judicial role.
Author: House of Lords
Subjects: british government
DeweyClass: 347
Resource type: documents
National Assembly for Wales: Official information from the devolved Welsh Assembly. Includes information on relevant legislation and the process of designing the Assembly.
Author: UK Government
Subjects: british government, wales
DeweyClass: 351.41
Resource type: documents
National Lottery: Details of causes and institutions receiving funds from the UK national lottery.
Author: Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Subjects: british government, public finance
DeweyClass: 336.17
Resource type: documents
Northern Ireland Office: Official information from the UK Government department responsible for political and constitutional matters as they relate to Northern Ireland, law and order, policing and criminal justice policy, and community relations. It has responsibility for a number of agencies, including the Northern Ireland Prison Service, the Compensation Agency, and the Forensic Science Agency of Northern Ireland.
Author: Northern Ireland Office
Subjects: british government, northern ireland
DeweyClass: 351.41
Resource type: documents
Office of the e-Envoy: Publications Guidelines: Version two of Guidelines for UK Government Web pages, available in Word, plain text, and PDF. Summarises the key points and highlights changes from the first version.
Author: Crown Copyright
Subjects: british government, web page design
DeweyClass: 351.41
Resource type: document
Official Documents Home Page: Provides access to numerous official documents relevant to the UK, arranged by date, title, department, or category type. Information includes the 2000 budget, as well as publications from the Scottish and Welsh Offices, much of which is available in full text format.
Author: Stationery Office
Subjects: british government, document delivery
DeweyClass: 351.41
Resource type: document collection
Parliament Live: Live Webcasts of UK Parliamentary proceedings including sessions in the House of Commons, House of Lords, Westminster Hall, and Select Committees.
Author: United Kingdom Parliament
Subjects: british government
DeweyClass: 328
Resource type: moving images
Public Record Office: Repository of the national archives for England, Wales and the United Kingdom. It was founded by act of Parliament in 1838 to bring together and preserve the records of central government and the courts of law, and to make them available to all who wish to consult them. The records, beginning with the Domesday Book (1086), span an unbroken period from the 11th century to the present day.
Author: UK Public Records Office, Crown Copyright
Subjects: british government, genealogy, military history, public administration, united kingdom
DeweyClass: 351.41
Resource type: documents
Public Record Office: A-Z Index of Leaflets: Alphabetical Index of Information Leaflets
Author: Public Record Office
Subjects: british government, public administration
DeweyClass: 350
Resource type: documents
seamlessUK: Gateway to local and national UK public information from government agencies at all levels, public sector organisations, voluntary and community groups, and commercial organisations, covering areas such as health, education, employment, rights, benefits, and government, among others. The gateway brings together nine portals operating in local authorities.
Author: Essex County Council
Subjects: british government, local government, public administration
DeweyClass: 351.41
Resource type: directory
Study of Parliament Group: Organisation comprising UK academics and Parliamentary staff studying the work of Parliament and Parliamentary institutions. Provides information on the group's history, details of books and articles published by its members, and includes evidence given to Parliamentary committees.
Author: Patrick, Simon
Subjects: british government, british politics
DeweyClass: 328
Resource type: documents
UK House of Commons Early Day Motions: Database of Early Day Motions, which are motions introduced by Members of Parliament that are generally not debated but are rather used to draw attention to a particular issue or gather support for it by having other MPs add their signatures.
Author: UK Parliament
Subjects: british government, british politics
DeweyClass: 328
Resource type: documents
UK Parliament: Information about the United Kingdom Parliament, the House of Commons and the House of Lords.
Author: United Kingdom Parliament Communications Directorate
Subjects: british government, national parliaments, uk law
DeweyClass: 328
Resource type: documents
UK Parliamentary Proceedings: Hansard: The full text of 'Hansard', the record of UK Parliamentary proceedings, from the start of the 1996-97 Parliamentary session. Includes the text of House of Lords and House of Commons proceedings, searchable via free text, name of speaker, or date of speech. Information is also provided about making enquiries to the Houses of Parliament, and ordering information for the printer versions of Hansard.
Author: Stationery Office
Subjects: british government, national parliaments
DeweyClass: 328
Resource type: proceedings
UK Register of Members' Interests: The official register of financial or other material interests of UK Members of Parliament, published under the authority of the Committee on Standards and Privileges. Comprises an introduction by the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards, and an alphabetical listing of Members and their interests.
Author: UK Government
Subjects: british government
DeweyClass: 328
Resource type: documents
UKOP Online: United Kingdom Official Publications: Complete catalogue of British Official Publications from 1980 to the present, including Stationery Office, departmental and agency publications. Subscription required.
Author: Chadwyck-Healey and the Stationery Office
Subjects: british government
DeweyClass: 025.0
Resource type: bibliography, reference data
Welsh Office: Official information from the UK Government department responsible for those functions of government which are separately administered in Wales. Offers access to reports and papers on areas such as council tax, health promotion, and the Welsh Assembly.
Author: Welsh Office
Subjects: british government, wales
DeweyClass: 351.41
Resource type: documents