Insight
Coronavirus: MPs’ use of virtual participation and proxy voting by gender
Female MPs were more likely to use virtual participation and proxy voting between April and November 2020.
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Research Briefing
Coronavirus: Adult social care key issues and sources
This Commons Library briefing paper provides an overview of key issues facing the adult social care sector during the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak, and provides links to some of the key official guidance for the sector.
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Constituency Casework
Coronavirus and insurance
Covid-19 (coronavirus) and responses to it have created new challenges for customers and insurers alike. Responses from governments and insurers continue to emerge and to be updated.
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Debate Pack
Access to and acceptance of cash during the Covid-19 outbreak
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on access to and acceptance of cash during and beyond the Covid-19 pandemic on Thursday 3 December at 1:30 pm.
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Debate Pack
Government’s levelling-up agenda and post covid-19 economic recovery in North Staffordshire Potteries Towns
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the Government's levelling-up agenda and post covid-19 economic recovery in North Staffordshire Potteries Towns on Tuesday 1st December at 2:30 pm. Jack Brereton MP will open the debate
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Insight
Spending Review: Reducing the 0.7% aid commitment
For the first time since 2013, the UK will not meet the UN recommended target of spending 0.7 percent of Gross National Income on Official Development Assistance.
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Insight
Coronavirus: Access to vaccines in developing countries
The challenge to secure enough vaccines for the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people.
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Insight
Ahead of the Spending Review: What is the state of the economy?
14% of businesses had no or low confidence they would survive the next three months.
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Debate Pack
Effect of the Covid-19 pandemic on Freedom of Religion or Belief
A Backbench Business debate on the ‘Effect of the Covid-19 pandemic on Freedom of Religion or Belief’ has been scheduled for Thursday 26 November 2020 in Westminster Hall from 1.30pm to 3.00pm. The debate has been nominated by the Backbench Business Committee after a representation from Jim Shannon MP, Fiona Bruce MP and David Linden MP
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Debate Pack
Debate on e-petitions 333869 and 309851, relating to Covid-19 restrictions on gyms and sport
A Westminster Hall Debate on e-petitions 333869 and 309851, relating to Covid-19 restrictions on gyms and sport, is scheduled for Monday 23 November at 4.30 pm. The debate will be opened by Catherine McKinnell MP.
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Insight
Coronavirus: New business grant schemes explained
This Insight sets out the guidance for four new grant schemes for businesses in England announced by the UK Government.
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Debate Pack
The covid-19 outbreak and employment rights
A Westminster Hall debate on 'The covid-19 outbreak and employment rights' has been scheduled for Tuesday 17 November 2020.
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Debate Pack
The effect of the covid-19 outbreak on people affected by dementia
On 12 November 2020 at 3.00pm, there will be a debate in Westminster Hall on “The effect of the COVID-19 outbreak on people affected by dementia”. The debate will be led by Jim Shannon MP and Debbie Abrahams MP. The Library has produced a short debate pack with background material, statistics, parliamentary proceedings and news material relevant to the debate.
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Debate Pack
The effect of the covid-19 outbreak on breast cancer diagnosis and the future of breast cancer services
On 12 November 2020, at 1.30pm, there will be a debate in Westminster Hall on “The effect of the covid-19 outbreak on breast cancer diagnosis and the future of breast cancer services”. The debate will be led by Craig Tracey MP. The Library has produced a short debate pack with background material, statistics, parliamentary proceedings and news material relevant to the debate.
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Debate Pack
Effect of the Covid-19 pandemic on refugee communities
A Backbench Business debate on the ‘Effect of the Covid-19 pandemic on refugee communities’ has been scheduled for Thursday 12 November 2020. The debate will be led by Rushanara Ali MP.
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