Research Briefing
On 27 October, the Chancellor presented the Autumn Budget and Spending Review to Parliament. The Office for Budget Responsibility also published new forecasts for the economy and public finances. This briefing summarises the key announcements.
Research Briefing
This briefing paper answers common questions about the Post Office – covering its network, funding, modernisation and services.
Debate Pack
A debate on the effect of post office closures on local communities has been scheduled for Tuesday 19 October 2021 in Westminster Hall.
Research Briefing
The Subsidy Control Bill would create a new UK legal framework for public authorities that provide subsidies to businesses. This briefing summarises the Bill, its background and commentary.
Debate Pack
There will be an Opposition Day Debate on Covid-19 contracts and the public inquiry into the handling of the outbreak on Wednesday 7th July 2021
Debate Pack
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on Government contracts during the covid-19 outbreak on Monday 21 June 2021 at 6:15pm. The debate will be led by Tonia Antoniazzi MP.
Debate Pack
There will be a debate on the performance of Royal Mail in Westminster Hall on 3.15 on Thursday 17 June. The debate will be led by David Johnston MP.
Research Briefing
On 3 March, the Chancellor presented his Spring Budget 2021, and the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) published its latest forecasts.
Research Briefing
Spring Budget 2021 which will take place on 3 March 2021. The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) will publish revised forecasts for the economy and public finances on the same day.
Research Briefing
As of March 2019, 295 public bodies were in operation across the UK government. Most public bodies within the United Kingdom are established and operated by the government, with varying levels of autonomy and ministerial responsibility according to their classification. Brexit means that many functions previously carried out by EU agencies will become the responsibility of existing UK bodies. A number of new public bodies are also being created to manage additional responsibilities after EU exit.
Research Briefing
This briefing summarises amendments made to the Trade Bill 2019-21 in the House of Lords, ahead of amendments coming back to the Commons for the start of ping-pong.
Research Briefing
The Trade (Disclosure of Information) Bill 2019-21 (Bill 232) was introduced into the Commons on 15 December 2020. It is expected to have all of its stages in the Commons on 16 December.
Debate Pack
A debate will be held in Westminster Hall on Wednesday 9 December 2020 about the NAO Report on Investigation into government procurement during the covid-19 pandemic, led by Dan Carden MP. This House of Commons Library information page has been prepared ahead of the debate.
Insight
14% of businesses had no or low confidence they would survive the next three months.
Debate Pack
A debate will be held on the subject of Covid-19 contracts and public procurement on Wednesday 14th October.
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