Publications by Steven Kennedy - Page 5 of 17

Research Briefing

The UK’s EU Withdrawal Agreement

Monday, 08 July, 2019

This briefing looks in detail at the Withdrawal Agreement negotiated between the EU and UK and finalised on 14 November 2018. It was endorsed by EU Member State leaders at a special European Council summit on 25 November and the UK Prime Minister promoted it in the UK Parliament and around the country. The Agreement was debated at length in Parliament on several occasions and has been voted on three times. But the House of Commons has not endorsed it. A second extension of Article 50 took exit day to 31 October 2019, but once again the UK is faced with the possibility of leaving the EU without an agreement if this agreement or another one is not ratified by the UK and the EU.
Debate Pack

Spending of the Department for Work and Pensions

Monday, 01 July, 2019

This House of Commons Debate Pack briefing has been published in advance of an Estimates Day debate on the spending of the Department for Work and Pensions. This will take place in the House of Commons chamber on Tuesday 2nd July 2019.
Debate Pack

Universal Credit and Debt

Monday, 03 June, 2019

On 5 June 2019 there will be a Westminster Hall debate regarding universal credit and debt. The debate will be led by Ruth George MP.
Research Briefing

Disability Living Allowance mobility component for younger children

Friday, 17 May, 2019

This Commons Library briefing paper looks at the lower age limits for the Disability Living Allowance (DLA) mobility components, the rationale for them, and at the position of successive governments. It also gives information on the “Family Fund Mobility Support” pilot scheme.
Research Briefing

ESA and PIP reassessments

Friday, 10 May, 2019

This Commons Library briefing paper looks at the rules on reassessing Employment and Support Allowance, Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment claimants. Starting from 29 September 2017, some ESA and UC claimants with the most severe conditions will not have to face reassessment. PIP claimants receiving the highest level of support and whose needs are unlikely to improve may only have a "light touch" review every ten years. The Government also intends to exempt from reassessment PIP claimants over State Pension age, unless they report a change in their needs, from late spring 2019.
Research Briefing

Gypsies and Travellers

Thursday, 09 May, 2019

This House of Commons Library briefing paper provides an overview of the key issues and policies relating to Gypsy and Traveller communities in England. The paper examines a range of issues including: inequalities, racial discrimination, accommodation needs, illegal encampments, health and education outcomes, employment rates, welfare reform and evidence of over-representation in the criminal justice system.
Debate Pack

Acquired brain injury

Wednesday, 08 May, 2019

This pack has been prepared ahead of the debate to be held in the Commons Chamber on Thursday 9 May 2019 on acquired brain injury. The topic for the debate has been selected by the Backbench Business Committee.
Debate Pack

Ten years of the work capability assessment in relation to employment support allowance and universal credit

Thursday, 18 April, 2019

On 24 April, there will be a Westminster Hall debate entitled "Ten years of the work capability assessment in relation to employment support allowance and universal credit". The debate is sponsored by Laura Pidcock MP and will start at 2:30pm.
Debate Pack

Devolution of welfare

Monday, 08 April, 2019

This House of Commons Library Debate Pack briefing has been prepared in advance of a debate on “devolution of welfare” to take place on Tuesday 9 April 2019. The subject was determined by the Backbench Business Committee following an application by John Lamont MP. The debate is expected to focus on Scotland.
- Debate Pack
- Benefits policy
Research Briefing

Help with energy bills

Wednesday, 27 March, 2019

This Commons Library Briefing paper sets out sources of financial and practical help for constituents with domestic energy bills.
Debate Pack

Administration of personal independence payments on Merseyside

Monday, 25 March, 2019

This House of Commons Library landing page has been published in advance of a debate entitled “Administration of Personal Independence Payments on Merseyside”. This debate is sponsored by Maria Eagle MP and will take place in Westminster Hall on Tuesday 26th March, starting 2.30pm.
Research Briefing

Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) Bill 2017-19: Progress of the Bill

Friday, 22 March, 2019

The Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) Bill 2017-19 has been reported to the House with no amendments. The Bill is due to have its Report Stage and Third Reading on a date to be announced.
Insight

Wages and the Universal Credit assessment period

Monday, 18 March, 2019

How can the way Universal Credit claimants are paid their wages affect how much benefit they receive?
- Insight
- Benefits
Debate Pack

Spending of the Department for Work and Pensions

Monday, 25 February, 2019

This House of Commons Library debate pack briefing has been prepared in advance of an Estimates Day debate on the spending of the Department for Work and Pensions. This will take place in the House of Commons Chamber on 26 February 2019.
Research Briefing

What if there’s no Brexit deal?

Friday, 08 February, 2019

What could happen if the EU and UK negotiators don't agree a withdrawal agreement in time and the UK has to leave the EU on 29 March 2019 without one - and with no framework for future relations either? This paper looks at how such a situation might come about, the constitutional implications for the UK and in some cases for the devolved administrations, and what the impact might be in a range of policy areas.

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