There will be a debate in Westminster Hall on Thursday 4 November 2021 at 1.30pm on tackling the digital divide. The subject for this debate has been nominated by the Backbench Business Committee and the debate will be opened by Stephen Timms MP.
Manufacturing: Data on manufacturing output, jobs and producer confidence.
Retail sales: key indicators on the value of retail sales.
Research Briefing
This short briefing looks at some of the cross-cutting themes that are causing supply chain disruption in the UK, how UK businesses are being affected, and the Government’s response.
Research Briefing
The future of town centres and high streets has long been a matter of concern, with the most recent debate in the House of Commons in December 2020. This briefing highlights some of the key trends and discussions.
Research Briefing
This paper collates data on the number of applications and total support provided under the UK Government coronavirus business support schemes. The attached excel spreadsheet allows users to view data by Parliamentary constituency and local authority.
Debate Pack
At 9:30am on the 22nd of September 2021 there will be a debate on the contribution of the cruise industry to the economy in Westminster Hall. The debate will be led by Royston Smith MP.
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate on the ‘UK's maritime sector' has been scheduled for Thursday 16 September 2021 from 1.30-3pm. The debate has been initiated by Kevan Jones MP.
Debate Pack
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the Government’s Levelling Up Agenda at 4:30pm on Wednesday 15th September 2021.
Research Briefing
R&D spending in the UK. Including analysis of R&D by region and industry, and international comparisons of R&D.
Research Briefing
A briefing paper on the UK Government's current and past funding programmes for gigabit-broadband roll-out.
Research Briefing
This briefing paper explains the rules and permissions needed to build broadband and mobile infrastructure including proposals for reforms intended to make building infrastructure easier.
Research Briefing
This House of Commons Library briefing aims to examine how UK telecoms markets serve consumers and how they are regulated. It describes some recent concerns about fairness for consumers (including vulnerable groups) in telecoms markets, and reforms aimed at improving customer fairness, protection and affordability. The paper covers the mobile, home broadband and landline markets.
Research Briefing
This Commons Library briefing provides an overview of the research and development funding landscape in the UK.
Research Briefing
Covid-19 status certification (also referred to as a "vaccine passport") has been proposed as a means of reducing the risk of transmitting the Covid-19 virus in a number of settings. This briefing explores the Government's policy on certification. It also provides discussion on the scientific evidence and other issues associated with the use of certification.
Total results (page 1 of 6)
