Decarbonisation: The impact of coronavirus on land transportation
This briefing outlines the impact that the Covid-19 pandemic has had on transport usage and the implications this has had on decarbonisation of the transport sector.
Regulating electric scooters (e-scooters)
This briefing paper provides an overview of the existing legal framework for electric scooters (e-scooters). It also analyses the arguments for and against legalising e-scooters on UK roads, drawing on the limited evidence from other countries and cities that have sanctioned their use.
Oxford Cambridge Arc
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the Oxford Cambridge Arc on Tuesday 13 July 2021 at 2:30pm. The debate will be led by Steve Baker MP.
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Research Briefing
Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill 2019-21: Background
The Police, Crime, Courts and Sentencing Bill [Bill 268 2019-21] (the Bill) is a Government Bill introduced to Parliament on 9 March 2021. The Bill’s Second Reading is scheduled for 15 and 16 March. This landing page provides an overview of the Bill. It also provides links for further Library briefings on specific aspects of the Bill.
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Debate Pack
Transport decarbonisation plan
A Westminster Hall debate on the Government's Transport decarbonisation plan will take place on Wednesday 16 June 2021 between 9.25-10.55 am
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Research Briefing
Tackling loneliness
This briefing covers research into the prevalence, causes and impact of loneliness and interventions to address the issue. The focus is England with an overview of approaches in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
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Research Briefing
Connected and autonomous road vehicles
This paper considers some of the key implications of ‘connected and autonomous vehicles’ (CAVs), often referred to as self-driving cars, for the UK road transport sector. It includes discussion of the potential benefits of road-based CAVs; barriers to adoption; and the evolving regulatory framework.
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Research Briefing
Renewing parts of the Coronavirus Act, new public health regulations and parliamentary proceedings
There will be a debate in the Commons Chamber on 25 March on four motions on coronavirus legislation and parliamentary proceedings during the pandemic.
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Debate Pack
Proposal for an outer London congestion charge
A Westminster Hall debate on 'a Proposal for an outer London congestion charge' will be held on 23 March 2021
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Research Briefing
Air Traffic Management and Unmanned Aircraft Bill [HL] 2019-21
The Bill seeks to enable the Government to modernise airspace management and air traffic licensing, and to introduce new powers to tackle the unlawful use of unmanned aircraft or ‘drones’.
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Debate Pack
Union Connectivity Review
A Westminster Hall debate on the ‘Union Connectivity Review’ has been scheduled for Tuesday 16 March 2021 . The debate has been initiated by John Lamont MP.
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Debate Pack
Future of passenger boats and the Maritime and Coastguard Agency
A Westminster Hall debate on the 'Future of passenger boats and the Maritime and Coastguard Agency' has been scheduled for Wednesday 17 March 2021 from 9.25am until 10.55am. Andrew Rosindell MP will open the debate.
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Research Briefing
Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill: Part 1- Protection of the police etc
This Library briefing paper provides analysis of Part 1 of the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill. Part 1 of the Bill would introduce several measures related to the “protection of the police”
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Research Briefing
Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill: Part 5 Road Traffic
The Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill 2019-21 was introduced to the House of Commons on 9 March 2021. Second Reading is scheduled to take place on 15 March 2021. Part 5 of the Bill provides for road traffic related offences and related issues.
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Debate Pack
Opposition Day Debate: Covid security at UK borders
An Opposition Day debate relating to Covid security at UK borders has been scheduled for Monday 1 February 2021.
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