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    Research Briefing

    Unauthorised Entry to Football Matches Bill

    The Unauthorised Entry to Football Matches Bill would create a specific offence of entering, or attempting to enter, a designated football match in England and Wales without a ticket that the person is eligible to use.

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    Research Briefing

    VAT and Churches

    Construction work to repair buildings, including historic churches, is charged VAT at the 20% standard rate. The Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme provides grants to mitigate the VAT costs for these repairs.

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    Research Briefing

    Football Governance Bill [HL]: progress of the bill

    The Football Governance Bill [HL] has completed its committee stage in the House of Commons. The bill's remaining stages are scheduled for 8 July 2025.

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    Research Briefing

    Short guide to firearms licensing

    This briefing provides a short overview of firearms licensing laws in the UK.

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    Debate Pack

    Funding of the BBC World Service

    There will be a Westminster Hall debate on funding of the BBC World Service at 3pm on 26 June 2025. The debate will be opened by Peter Prinsley MP.

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    Debate Pack

    The role of the RAF Photographic Reconnaissance Unit

    A Westminster Hall debate on the role of the RAF Photographic Reconnaissance Unit is scheduled for Thursday 26 June 2025, from 1.00pm to 3.00pm. The debate will be led by Julie Minns MP.

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    Debate Pack

    Water safety education

    A debate on water safety education is scheduled to take place in the House of Commons Chamber on Thursday 19 June 2025. The subject for the debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee, and the debate will be led by Darren Paffey MP.

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    Debate Pack

    The fifth anniversary of the covid-19 pandemic

    A debate on the fifth anniversary of the covid-19 pandemic is scheduled to take place in the House of Commons Chamber on Thursday 12 June 2025. The subject for the debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee, and the debate will be led by James Asser MP.

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    Debate Pack

    Future of public libraries

    There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the future of public libraries at 9:30am on 14 May 2025. The debate will be opened by Jonathan Davies MP.

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    Research Briefing

    The Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla

    A briefing paper on the preparations for the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla, what took place on Coronation day and other events associated with the ceremony.

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    Research Briefing

    Football Governance Bill [HL] 2024-25

    The Football Governance Bill [HL] 2024-25 is scheduled to have its second reading in the House of Commons on 28 April 2025.

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    Debate Pack

    Impact of AI on intellectual property

    There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on intellectual property at 2:30pm on 23 April 2025. The debate will be opened by James Frith MP.

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    Research Briefing

    Physical education, physical activity and sport in English schools

    This briefing provides information on the provision of physical education and sport in schools, including National Curriculum requirements, funding, the School Games, and regulations relating to school playing fields.

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    Debate Pack

    Contribution of the Royal British Legion

    A Westminster Hall debate on the contribution of the Royal British Legion is scheduled for Tuesday 1 April 2025, from 2:30pm to 4:00pm. The debate will be led by Dr Luke Evans MP.

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    Debate Pack

    The governance of English rugby union

    There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the governance of English rugby union on 11 March 2025. The debate will be opened by Perran Moon MP.

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