Debate Pack
Future of the coach industry
A Westminster Hall debate on the ‘Future of the coach industry’ has been scheduled for Thursday 10 December 2020 from 3.00pm. The debate has been initiated by Grahame Morris MP.
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Research Briefing
Public sector employment by parliamentary constituency
This note analyses public sector employment by Parliamentary constituency.
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Research Briefing
Postal services
This note gives an overview of postal services in the UK. It discusses current regulation, market trends and consumer problems.
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Debate Pack
Future of the Union Learning Fund
A Westminster Hall debate on the ‘Future of the Union Learning Fund’ has been scheduled for Wednesday 18 November 2020 from 9.30am. The debate has been initiated by Lilian Greenwood MP.
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Research Briefing
The growth in short-term lettings (England)
This Commons Library briefing paper examines the growth in short-term lettings through online peer-to-peer platforms. It outlines the positive impacts of the accommodation sharing economy, and growing concerns about the adverse effects of high levels of short-term lettings in some areas. The paper discusses calls from some sectors for greater regulation of short-term lettings in England, and provides a brief overview of the regulatory approaches in other countries.
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Debate Pack
The Horizon Settlement and the future governance of the Post Office Ltd
A backbench business debate on 'the Horizon Settlement and the future governance of the Post Office Ltd’ has been scheduled for Thursday 19 March 2020. The debate has been initiated by Kevan Jones MP.
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Research Briefing
Spring Budget 2020: Background briefing
This briefing sets out the background to Spring Budget 2020 which will take place on 11 March 2020. The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) will publish revised forecasts for the economy and public finances on the same day.
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Insight
Are UK pub numbers on the up?
The fall in the number of UK pubs and bars over the last decade could be taking a U-turn.
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Debate Pack
The Criminal Cases Review Commission’s process for review of convictions relating to the Post Office and Horizon accounting system
A Westminster Hall debate on the Criminal Cases Review Commission's process for review of convictions relating to the Post Office and Horizon accounting system is scheduled for Thursday 5th March 2020 at 1.30pm. The Member leading the debate is Lucy Allan MP.
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Debate Pack
Use of cash retentions in the construction industry
A Westminster Hall debate on use of cash retentions in the construction industry is scheduled for Thursday 27th February 2020 at 3.00pm. The Member leading the debate is Mr Alan Brown MP. This briefing contains background information, statistics, and parliamentary and press material, as well as suggested further reading which Members may find useful when preparing for this debate.
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Debate Pack
Apprenticeships in small and medium-sized enterprises
A Westminster Hall debate on recent trends on apprenticeships in small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) is scheduled for Thursday 13th February 2020 at 1.30pm.
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Debate Pack
Effectiveness of the apprenticeship levy
This pack has been prepared ahead of the debate to be held in Westminster Hall at 2.30pm on Tuesday 11 February 2020 on the effectiveness of the apprenticeship levy . The debate will be opened by Richard Graham MP.
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Research Briefing
Industries in the UK
This note presents data on economic output and employment in major UK industries.
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Research Briefing
People claiming unemployment benefits by constituency, October 2019
This paper provides figures for the number of people claiming unemployment benefits (the “claimant count”) by parliamentary constituency, as well as a summary of the latest labour market statistics for the UK as a whole.
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Insight
Home sweet home: How popular is domestic tourism in Great Britain?
Domestic tourism outweighed foreign trips in 2018, but the total number of trips to home destinations dropped compared to 2017.
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