Research Briefing
New consumer landscape
This Commons briefing paper outlines the recent institutional and legislative changes that have been made to the UK consumer landscape.
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Research Briefing
Prohibition of tobacco vending machines
The purpose of this note is to consider in detail the Protection from Tobacco (Sales from Vending Machines) England Regulations 2010.
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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
Whirlpool and the product safety system
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on Whirlpool and the product safety system on Tuesday 26 April at 2.30pm. Andy Slaughter MP called this debate.
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Debate Pack
Breathing Space scheme to help families in debt
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the Breathing Space scheme to help families in debt, on Wednesday 29 March at 4.30pm. The Member in charge of this debate is Kelly Tolhurst MP.
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Debate Pack
Regulatory role of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors in Law of Property Act receiverships
This pack has been prepared ahead of the debate to be held in Westminster Hall on Tuesday April 18th at 6.30pm on the role of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors in Law of Property Act receiverships. The debate will be opened by Jo Stevens MP.
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Research Briefing
Commons Library Analysis: The Prisons and Courts Bill
The Prisons and Courts Bill 2016-17 has its second reading on 20 March 2017. This Briefing Paper provides relevant information and analysis, including commentary from other organisations.
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Debate Pack
Broadband speeds and advertising
MPs will debate broadband speeds and advertising in Westminster Hall on Wednesday 8 March from 4.30pm to 5.30pm. Matt Warman MP will lead the debate. This House of Commons Library debate pack provides a summary of the issue, press and parliamentary coverage, and further reading.
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Research Briefing
Vehicle Technology and Aviation Bill 2016-17
This paper explains the policy background to and contents and purpose of the Vehicle Technology and Aviation Bill 2016-17 (HC Bill 143). The Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 22 February 2017. It is scheduled to receive Second Reading on 6 March.
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Research Briefing
Technical and Further Education Bill: Committee Stage Report
This Briefing Paper provides information on the Technical and Further Education Bill's progress in Public Bill Committee. It summarises Government amendments to the Bill and discussion on the Opposition's attempts to amend the Bill.
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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
Technical and Further Education Bill [Bill No 82 of 2016-17]
The Technical and Further Education Bill 2016-17 sets out provisions to improve the quality of technical education (TE), address skill shortages and support the Government’s social mobility agenda. The Bill's proposals will: rename the Institute for Apprenticeships the "Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education" and extend its remit to cover technical education, create an insolvency framework for FE corporations and sixth form colleges and extend the statutory duty to provide information on FE to cover providers of FE who receive funding from the combined authorities. The Bill implements recommendations from the Government's Post-16 Skills Plan and the consultation on developing new insolvency regime for the FE sector.
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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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Debate Pack
Consumer Protection for Online Gaming
A Westminster Hall debate on a motion relating to consumer protection for online gaming is scheduled to take place on Tuesday 13 September 2016 at 1430hrs. The Member in charge of the debate is Owen Thompson.
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