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    Debate Pack

    Government support for the horse racing industry

    There will be a Westminster Hall debate on government support for the horse racing industry on 24 October 2024. The debate will be opened by Nick Timothy MP.

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    Debate Pack

    E-petition debate: Relating to water safety

    A Westminster Hall debate on a petition relating to water safety has been scheduled for Monday 12 July 2021 from 6.15pm. The motion for the debate is "That this House has considered e-petition 576563, relating to water safety". The subject of this debate was determined by the Petitions Committee and Catherine McKinnel MP will lead the debate.

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    Research Briefing

    Loot boxes in video games

    When players open a loot box in a video game they get a random item. Some liken loot boxes to gambling, although they aren't covered by gambling regulation.

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    Debate Pack

    Contribution of the Royal British Legion

    A Westminster Hall debate on the contribution of the Royal British Legion is scheduled for Tuesday 1 April 2025, from 2:30pm to 4:00pm. The debate will be led by Dr Luke Evans MP.

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    Research Briefing

    Gambling advertising: how is it regulated?

    Gambling advertising has been permitted across all British media since 2007, but some are concerned that advertising could encourage harmful or excessive gambling.

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    Debate Pack

    Trends in funding levels for youth services

    There will be a debate on trends in funding levels for youth services on Wednesday 28 February at 9:30am. This debate will be held in Westminster Hall and will be led by Rachel Hopkins MP.

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    Debate Pack

    Creative Industries

    A general debate on creative industries is scheduled to take place in the House of Commons Chamber on Monday 27 January 2025.

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    Research Briefing

    Ticket resales

    There are concerns about secondary ticketing sites, especially their pricing practices. This briefing considers current regulation and calls for stronger laws.

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    Debate Pack

    Gambling-related harm

    A debate on gambling-related harm will take place in Westminster Hall scheduled for Tuesday 29 March 2022, from 2:30pm. Carolyn Harris MP will open the debate.

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    Research Briefing

    Obesity statistics

    28% of adults in England are obese and a further 36% are overweight. This briefing covers statistics on obesity among adults and children in the UK.

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    Research Briefing

    Media Bill

    The Media Bill will have its second reading in the House of Commons on 21 November 2023.

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    Insight

    UK-Ukraine 100-year partnership agreement

    In January 2025, the UK and Ukraine signed a 100-year partnership agreement. The agreement aims to build military, economic and cultural ties.

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    Constituency casework

    Honours: Nomination and award

    Constituents may write to their MP requesting that someone be nominated or asking for support for a nomination. An MP may make a nomination, as with any member of the public. The MP would have to be familiar with the work or voluntary role the candidate is carrying out.

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    Research Briefing

    Media Bill: policy background

    The Department for Culture, Media and Sport published a draft Media Bill in March 2023.

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    Research Briefing

    The future of the BBC licence fee

    Changes in TV viewing habits since the licence fee was established, such as the rise of on-demand streaming, have led some to challenge the BBC's funding model.