Research Briefing
Digital Economy Bill: Lords Amendments
Lords amendments to the Digital Economy Bill will be considered by the House of Commons on 26 April 2017. There are 289 amendments, and this paper outlines the key changes put forward.
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Debate Pack
Appointment of Chair of the UK Statistics Authority
This information has been prepared ahead of debate on a motion on the Appointment of the Chairman of the UK Statistics Authority, on Tuesday 7 March 2017 in the House of Commons Chamber.
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Debate Pack
Importance of intellectual property to the British economy
A Westminster Hall debate on the importance of intellectual property to the British economy has been scheduled for 0930hrs on Tuesday 28 February 2017. The Member in charge of this debate is Nigel Adams MP.
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Debate Pack
Promoting trade with the Commonwealth
A debate will be held on promoting trade with the Commonwealth to in Westminster Hall on Wednesday 22 February at 2.30pm. The subject for debate has been chosen by Jake Berry MP.
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Debate Pack
Effect of the UK leaving the EU on the rural economy
This pack has been produced ahead of the Opposition Day debate to be held in the Commons Chamber on Tuesday 17 January 2017 on the effect of the UK leaving the EU on the rural economy. The debate will be on the motion put forward by the Scottish National Party : That this House is concerned at the possible impact upon the rural economy of the Government’s aim for the UK to leave the EU; and calls upon the Government to present to Parliament a clear statement of its aims for the rural economy in negotiations with the EU prior to triggering Article 50, and to give assurances on the future of agriculture, particularly with regard to funding, and fisheries after 2020.
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Debate Pack
Future of the UK Maritime industry
This pack has been prepared ahead of the debate on the maritime industry to take place in Westminster Hall on 12 January 2017 at 3pm. The subject for the debate has been chosen by Alistair Carmichael.
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Debate Pack
E-petition 168524, the closure of retail stores on Boxing Day
MPs will debate an e-petition, E-petition 168524 relating to the closure of retail stores on Boxing Day in Westminster Hall on Monday 12 December 2016. Helen Jones MP will lead the debate. This House of Commons Library briefing provides a background summary of the issues and press and parliamentary coverage.
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Research Briefing
Committee Stage Report on the Digital Economy Bill
The Digital Economy Bill implements a number of policies broadly related to the digital economy. This paper covers the key issues debated at Committee Stage.
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Research Briefing
Commons Library analysis of the Digital Economy Bill
The Digital Economy Bill 2016-17 [Bill no. 45] was published on 6 July 2016 and its First Reading in the House of Commons took place that day. Its Second Reading is scheduled for Tuesday 13 September 2016.
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Research Briefing
Brexit: impact across policy areas
This Commons Library briefing paper looks at the situation in a range of policy areas and considers what impact Brexit might have. This will depend, among other things, on the Brexit negotiations, whether the UK stays in the European Economic Area and how the Government fills any policy gaps left by withdrawal.
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Research Briefing
UK economy: information for debate on 29 June 2016
This page provides a brief summary of the UK economy for the opposition debate on 29 June 2016, with links to further information.
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Debate Pack
Jobs and livelihoods in developing countries
The House of Commons Library prepares a briefing in hard copy and/or online for most non-legislative debates in the Chamber and Westminster Hall other than half-hour debates. Debate Packs are produced after the announcement of parliamentary business. They are intended to provide a summary or overview of the issue being debated and identify relevant briefings and useful documents, including press and parliamentary material. More detailed briefing can be prepared for Members on request to the Library.
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Debate Pack
E-petition 125692 relating to foreign aid spending
An e-petition debate relating to foreign aid spending has been scheduled for Monday 13 June at 4.30pm in Westminster Hall by the Petitions Committee. The debate will be led by Steve Double MP.
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Research Briefing
Local authority boycotts
This note discusses proposals to restrict the ability of local authorities to carry out boycotts.
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Research Briefing
Privatisation of Royal Mail
This note sets out the background and recent events concerning the privatisation of Royal Mail. The privatisation of Royal Mail has taken place in three parts – the majority of the company was disposed of in 2013 and the sales of the remaining parts were in June and October 2015.
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