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Lorraine Conway

  • Research Briefing

    Brexit: consumer rights

    Wednesday, 29 May, 2019

    This Commons briefing paper provides an overview of some of the main issues in respect of the impact of Brexit on the UK's consumer regime. As of 21 May 2021 this paper has been superseded by a new Library briefing paper (CBP 09126) (see below).

    • Research Briefing
    • Consumers
    • Brexit
  • Research Briefing

    Bankruptcy and the treatment of pensions

    Thursday, 07 March, 2019

    This note provides an outline of the treatment of pensions on bankruptcy.

    • Research Briefing
    • Business
  • Research Briefing

    Consumer protection: leisure homes

    Wednesday, 20 February, 2019

    This Commons briefing paper provides a general overview of the existing protections available to leisure home owners under consumer protection legislation.

    • Research Briefing
    • Consumers
  • Research Briefing

    Q&A: Cavity Wall Insulation

    Tuesday, 08 January, 2019

    Cavity wall insulation is an effective way to improve energy efficiency with the potential to reduce bills and carbon emissions, and the majority of installations occur without issue. However, the Library is aware of reports of constituent interest in CWI and the issue is raised in Parliament regularly. This briefing has been published to support these reasons and outlines some of the ways issues can be resolved.

    • Research Briefing
    • Business
    • Consumers
    • Energy
  • Debate Pack

    Regulation and sale of fireworks

    Thursday, 22 November, 2018

    A Westminster Hall debate on the “Regulation and sale of fireworks” is scheduled for Tuesday 27 November 2018 at 2.30pm. The Member leading the debate is Alison Thewliss MP.

    • Debate Pack
    • Business
    • Consumers
  • Debate Pack

    E-petition 231147 relating to the sale of fireworks to the public

    Thursday, 22 November, 2018

    A Westminster Hall debate on E-petition 231147 relating to the sale of fireworks to the public is scheduled for Monday 26 November 2018 at 4.30pm. The Member leading the debate is Helen Jones MP, Chair of the Petitions Committee.

    • Debate Pack
    • Business
    • Consumers
  • Research Briefing

    Smart Meters Act 2018

    Friday, 17 August, 2018

    This Commons Library briefing contains background information on smart meters and the roll out, discussion on the clauses of the Smart Meters Bill, and comment on the Bill. The Bill received Royal Assent on 23 May 2018 without amendment, becoming the Smart Meters Act 2018.

    • Research Briefing
    • Energy
  • Debate Pack

    Role of the new Office of Product Safety and Standards

    Thursday, 03 May, 2018

    A Westminster Hall debate on the Role of the new Office for Product Safety and Standards is scheduled for Wednesday 9 May 2018 at 2.30pm. The Member leading the debate is Carolyn Harris MP.

    • Debate Pack
    • Business
    • Consumers
  • Research Briefing

    The collapse of Carillion

    Wednesday, 14 March, 2018

    Carillion entered compulsory liquidation on 15 January 2018. This briefing looks at the causes and consequences of Carillion's collapse.

    • Research Briefing
    • Business
    • Industry
    • Pensions
  • Debate Pack

    E-petition 201947 relating to fireworks

    Thursday, 25 January, 2018

    A Westminster Hall debate on E-petition 201947 relating to fireworks is scheduled for Monday 29 January 2018 at 4.30pm. The Member leading the debate is Susan Elan Jones MP, a member of the Petitions Committee.

    • Debate Pack
    • Animals
    • Business
    • Consumers
  • Debate Pack

    Product safety and fire risk in residential premises

    Tuesday, 31 October, 2017

    This pack has been prepared ahead of the debate to be held in Westminster Hall on Wednesday 1 November from 2.30-4pm on product safety and fire risk in residential premises. The debate will be opened by Jim Fitzpatrick MP.

    • Debate Pack
    • Communities
    • Housing and planning
    • Institutions
  • Debate Pack

    Effect of UK leaving the EU on consumers and consumer protection

    Thursday, 05 October, 2017

    A Westminster Hall debate on the "Effect of the UK leaving the EU on consumers and consumer protection" is scheduled for Tuesday 10 October 2017 at 2.30pm. The Member leading the debate is Vicky Ford MP.

    • Debate Pack
    • Consumers
    • EU law and treaties
    • Brexit
  • Research Briefing

    Air Travel Organisers’ Licensing Bill

    Monday, 31 July, 2017

    This Commons briefing Paper provides information on the background to, and the main provisions of, the Air Travel Organisers' Licensing Bill.

    • Research Briefing
    • Aviation
    • Consumers
  • Research Briefing

    Sale of Goods Act 1979

    Monday, 12 June, 2017

    This Commons briefing paper provides a detailed overview of a consumer’s statutory rights to return a defective good under the Sale of Goods Act 1979 in respect of goods purchased on or before 30 September 2015. In respect of goods purchased on or after the 1 October 2015, the Consumer Rights Act 2015 would apply.

    • Research Briefing
    • Consumers
  • Research Briefing

    New consumer landscape

    Monday, 12 June, 2017

    This Commons briefing paper outlines the recent institutional and legislative changes that have been made to the UK consumer landscape.

    • Research Briefing
    • Consumers

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