Research Briefing
This Commons Library briefing paper explains the application of size criteria to people claiming Housing Benefit and under-occupying their homes in the private rented sector.
Debate Pack
This House of Commons debate pack briefing provides information and material in anticipation of the debate, entitled “School Funding in the North East of England” and sponsored by Mrs Sharon Hodgson, which will take place on Wednesday 26th April at 9.30am in Westminster Hall.
Debate Pack
A debate, entitled "E-Petition 172405 relating to GCSE English Literature exams" and sponsored by Helen Jones, will take place on Monday 24th April in Westminster Hall.
Research Briefing
A brief introduction to the different types of state school in England.
Research Briefing
This short briefing provides an overview of the position relating to parents taking their children on holiday during school term time in England, in light of the recent Supreme Court ruling.
Research Briefing
The Supreme Court has unanimously ruled against Jon Platt, a father who refused to pay a fine for taking his daughter out of school for a holiday during term-time. The judgment strengthens the controversial penalty notice system in England, under which parents may be fined for taking their child out of school without authorisation. Critics
Research Briefing
This House of Commons Library briefing provides an overview of the extensive reforms to GCSE, AS and A level qualifications undertaken by the Coalition and Conservative Governments.
Debate Pack
The debate, entitled "Schools Funding in London" and sponsored by Helen Hayes, will take place in Westminster Hall on Wednesday 29th March at 9.30am, lasting for 90 minutes.
Debate Pack
A debate on LGBT History Month, sponsored by Richard Arkless, will be held in Westminster Hall on Tuesday 28 February 2017 at 2.30pm. The debate will last for one and a half hours.
Research Briefing
This paper analyses the Children and Social Work [HL] ahead of Commons Report Stage. The Bill concerns children in care and care leavers, safeguarding children arrangements, powers for local authorities to test different ways of working, and the regulation of social workers among other matters.
Research Briefing
This Commons Library Briefing Paper provides background to the Counter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015 (Amendment) Bill 2016-17, and related issues.
Research Briefing
This Commons Library briefing looks at some of the basic ‘unknowns’ relating to Brexit. The unknowns cover areas such as a role for the UK Parliament and the devolved legislatures in the Brexit process, relations with the EU institutions, the economic impact on the UK, and changes to citizens’ rights.
Debate Pack
MPs will debate a motion on the role of grammar and faith schools on Tuesday 8 November in the House of Commons Chamber. This debate was scheduled by the Backbench Business Committee following a representation from Lisa Nandy. This House of Commons Library briefing provides some background information and a summary of the Government's proposals as well as recent press and parliamentary coverage.
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