Food security
A debate has been scheduled for 3pm on Thursday 31 March 2022 on food security. The subject for the debate has been nominated by the Backbench Business Committee and the debate will be opened by Deirdre Brock MP.
Government approval for the use of neonicotinoids and the impact on bees
A debate has been scheduled in Westminster Hall on Wednesday 2 February at 9.30am on Government approval for the use of neonicotinoids and the impact on bees. The debate will be opened by Luke Pollard MP.
The Erasmus Programme
This briefing provides information on the UK's involvement in the Erasmus+ programme.
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Research Briefing
Implementation of the Housing and Planning Act 2016
The Housing and Planning Act 2016 (HPA 2016) received Royal Assent on 12 May 2016. This briefing paper outlines progress in implementing the Act's provisions. Several key measures in the Act will not be taken forward, such as 'pay to stay' and mandatory fixed-term tenancies for local authority landlords in England.
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Debate Pack
The spending of the Ministry of Justice
This is a debate pack on the spending of the Ministry of Justice, covering prisons, probation, courts, and legal aid as well as overall spending trends.
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Research Briefing
Right to Rent: private landlords’ duty to carry out immigration status checks
This briefing paper provides an overview of Right to Rent checks which must be carried out by private landlords/agents in England. The checks were introduced by the Immigration Act 2014. Breaches may, in some circumstances, amount to a criminal offence after changes introduced by the Immigration Act 2016 on 1 December 2016. The checks are controversial and have been subject to legal challenge.
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Research Briefing
The Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS)
The HHSRS is a risk based assessment tool which is used by environmental health officers to assess the risk (the likelihood and severity) of a hazard in residential housing to the health and safety of occupants or visitors. The Government commissioned a review of the HHSRS at the end of 2018. On 11 July 2019, the outcome of this scoping exercise was announced - there is an intention to carry out further work to update the system and make it easier to understand. This paper provides an overview of the HHSRS and considers some reviews and reports on its operation.
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Debate Pack
Investment in the provision of English for speakers of other languages
On 3 July 2019, there will be a Westminster Hall debate on Investment in the provision of English for speakers of other languages, due to begin at 2:30pm. The debate is sponsored by Preet Kaur Gill MP.
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Debate Pack
Debate on a Motion relating to Restrictive Intervention of Children and Young People
On 25 April 2019, there will be a Debate on a Motion relating to Restrictive Intervention of Children and Young People. The debate will take place in the main Commons chamber.
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Debate Pack
Ten years of the work capability assessment in relation to employment support allowance and universal credit
On 24 April, there will be a Westminster Hall debate entitled "Ten years of the work capability assessment in relation to employment support allowance and universal credit". The debate is sponsored by Laura Pidcock MP and will start at 2:30pm.
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Debate Pack
Devolution of welfare
This House of Commons Library Debate Pack briefing has been prepared in advance of a debate on “devolution of welfare” to take place on Tuesday 9 April 2019. The subject was determined by the Backbench Business Committee following an application by John Lamont MP. The debate is expected to focus on Scotland.
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Research Briefing
The Family Test
The Family Test was introduced in 2014 in England. All new domestic laws and Government policies must apply the Family Test to make sure they support strong and stable families. The DWP has published departmental advice on conducting the Family Test. It is not a statutory requirement; publishing the results of the Test is encouraged but not required.
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Debate Pack
Administration of personal independence payments on Merseyside
This House of Commons Library landing page has been published in advance of a debate entitled “Administration of Personal Independence Payments on Merseyside”. This debate is sponsored by Maria Eagle MP and will take place in Westminster Hall on Tuesday 26th March, starting 2.30pm.
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Debate Pack
General debate on the effect of leaving the European Union on the UK’s health and social care sector
Commons Library reading list for general debate on the effect of leaving the European Union on the UK’s health and social care sector.
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Debate Pack
Registration fees at the Health and Care Professions Council
On 14 March 2019, there will be a Westminster Hall debate on Registration fees at the Health and Care Professions Council, sponsored by Jim Cunningham MP. The debate is scheduled to begin at 3pm.
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