Research and development spending
R&D spending in the UK. Including analysis of R&D by region and industry, and international comparisons of R&D.
The Ministerial Code and the Independent Adviser on Ministers’ Interests
This Commons Library briefing paper looks at the UK Ministerial Code, the role of the Independent Adviser and the process for investigating breaches of the Code.
Limitations on the number of Ministers
The maximum number of paid ministers is set out in legislation. The Prime Minister can also appoint unpaid ministers. All ministers, combined with Parliamentary Private Secretaries make up the 'payroll vote' in the House of Commons.
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Debate Pack
Regulation of election campaign finances
On 8 July 2021 at 3.15 pm there will be a Westminster Hall Debate on Regulation of election campaign finances. This debate will be led by Damian Collins MP.
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Research Briefing
UK steel industry: statistics and policy
The UK steel industry: a statistical summary of the UK and international industry; analysis of current prospects and challenges; summary of Government policy.
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Research Briefing
Retail sector in the UK
Key data and pressures facing the retail sector in the UK.
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Research Briefing
End of Brexit transition: chemicals regulation (REACH)
A House of Commons Library briefing paper discussing the EU REACH regulation for chemicals, the impact of Brexit on the chemicals industry and UK Government plans for a separate UK REACH regime after the end of the transition period.
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Research Briefing
Ministerial and other Maternity Allowances Bill 2019-2021
This Bill aims to allow Ministers to take paid maternity leave whilst remaining in government. This Briefing Paper explains the background, what the Bill does and summarises reaction to the Bill.
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Research Briefing
Financial services: contribution to the UK economy
Financial services: key statistics on output, jobs, trade and tax in the UK.
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Insight
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office: How are departments reorganised?
The Prime Minister has almost complete discretion over how to organise government departments.
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Research Briefing
Shop opening hours and Sunday trading
This Commons briefing paper sets out the current legal position in respect of shop opening hours. It considers recent calls to suspend Sunday trading rules during the coronavirus pandemic. It also outlines new rights for Sunday shop workers contained in the Enterprise Act 2016.
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Research Briefing
Spring Budget 2020: a summary
Spring Budget 2020 was presented by the Chancellor of the Exchequer to Parliament on 11 March. Once the Chancellor sat down the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) published updated forecasts in its Economic and fiscal outlook.
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Research Briefing
Spring Budget 2020: Background briefing
This briefing sets out the background to Spring Budget 2020 which will take place on 11 March 2020. The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) will publish revised forecasts for the economy and public finances on the same day.
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Debate Pack
The UK oil and gas industry
This pack has been prepared ahead of the debate to be held in Westminster Hall at 9.30am on Tuesday 24 February 2020 on the UK oil and gas industry. The debate will be opened by Andrew Bowie MP.
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Research Briefing
Manufacturing: statistics and policy
Data on the manufacturing sector, analysis of recent trends and pressures facing the sector, a summary of government policy and a discussion of the potential impact of the UK’s decision to leave the European Union.
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