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House of Commons Research Briefing 

The election of a Speaker

November 5, 2019December 9, 2019 House of Commons Library 0 Views

Outlines the procedure for electing a Speaker and looks at the Procedure Committee’s review of the 2009 election of the Speaker.…

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Business Communities Community care Research Briefing 

Four Seasons Health Care Group – financial difficulties and safeguards for clients

November 5, 2019December 9, 2019 0 Views

This House of Commons Library briefing paper explores the latest developments concerning the financial state of the Four Seasons Health…

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Research Briefing Schools 

School funding in England: FAQs

November 5, 2019December 9, 2019 admin 0 Views

This briefing paper aims to give a short, non-technical overview of issues around school funding in England and answer frequently-asked…

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Economy International trade Research Briefing 

UK trade with Ireland

November 5, 2019December 9, 2019 Rosie Barber 0 Views

Ireland is one of the UK’s largest trading partners. This note gives some key statistics on UK-Ireland trade.…

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Elections Government House of Commons Parliament Research Briefing This week 

Social background of Members of Parliament 1979-2017

November 5, 2019December 9, 2019 House of Commons Library 0 Views

This briefing paper provides data on the gender, age, ethnicity and educational backgrounds of MPs elected at the 2017 General…

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Economic situation Industry Research Briefing 

Service industries: Key Economic Indicators

November 5, 2019December 9, 2019 admin 0 Views

Service industries: Data for the sector that incorporates the retail sector, the financial sector, the public sector, business administration and…

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Press & Media Research Briefing UK elections 

Televised debates between party leaders

November 5, 2019December 9, 2019 House of Commons Library 0 Views

This note sets out the background to the current debate about televised debates between party leaders during a general election…

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International trade Research Briefing 

Geographical pattern of UK trade

November 5, 2019December 9, 2019 House of Commons Library 1 Views

This note looks at the UK’s trade with its main trading partners.…

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Communities Local Data Research Briefing 

Post office numbers

November 5, 2019December 9, 2019 admin 0 Views

This briefing paper looks at how the number of post offices has changed over time, including by type and region…

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Government Research Briefing UK elections 

Pre-election period of sensitivity

November 5, 2019December 9, 2019 House of Commons Library 0 Views

Restrictions on the use of public resources are in place during the pre-election period before elections and referendums. The Cabinet…

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Brexit Devolution Research Briefing The EU 

Brexit: Devolved legislature business

November 5, 2019December 9, 2019 House of Commons Library 1 Views

This paper is a record of Brexit-related business in the devolved legislatures. It is updated every Monday when the legislatures…

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Brexit Business Defence policy Economy EU institutions EU law and treaties Farming and fishing Parliament Research Briefing 

Brexit statements

November 5, 2019December 9, 2019 House of Commons Library 0 Views

This paper provides links to a selection of statements both written and oral that have referenced Brexit in the title…

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Brexit Business Defence policy Economy EU institutions EU law and treaties Farming and fishing Parliament Research Briefing 

Brexit debates 2019

November 5, 2019December 9, 2019 House of Commons Library 0 Views

This paper provides links to a selection of debates that have referenced Brexit in the title or during a debate…

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Culture, Media & Sport Research Briefing 

Loot boxes in video games

November 4, 2019December 9, 2019 House of Commons Library 0 Views

This Library Paper gives a brief overview of concerns about loot boxes in video games.…

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Economy International trade Research Briefing 

Statistics on UK trade with the Commonwealth

November 4, 2019December 9, 2019 House of Commons Library 0 Views

This note gives some key statistics on UK-Commonwealth trade.…

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Crime Research Briefing 

Historical Institutional Abuse (Northern Ireland) Bill 2019-20

November 4, 2019December 9, 2019 0 Views

The Historical Institutional Abuse (Northern Ireland) Bill 2019-20 was introduced in the House of Commons on 4 November 2019. At…

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