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Consumers

  • Research Briefing

    Advertising: vaping and e-cigarettes

    Tuesday, 25 June, 2019

    This Commons briefing paper provides information about the advertising of e-cigarettes in the UK. Specifically, it considers the implementation and enforcement of the "Tobacco and Related Products Regulations 2016" and the role of the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA).

    • Research Briefing
    • Consumers
  • Debate Pack

    Debate on an e-petition calling for a ban on the use of all non-recyclable and unsustainable food packaging

    Wednesday, 19 June, 2019

    A pack will be prepared ahead of the debate to be held in Westminster Hall at 4.30pm on Monday 24 June 2019 on an e-petition relating to unsustainable packaging. The debate will be opened by Daniel Zeichner MP.

    • Debate Pack
    • Consumers
    • Environment
  • Research Briefing

    Regulation of hairdressers

    Thursday, 13 June, 2019

    This Commons briefing paper provides information on the current regulation of hairdressers in the UK.

    • Research Briefing
    • Consumers
  • Debate Pack

    Telephone and Online Scams

    Wednesday, 29 May, 2019

    A Westminster Hall debate on Telephone and online scams is scheduled for Tuesday 4 June 2019 at 11.30am. The Member leading the debate is Chris Elmore MP.

    • Debate Pack
    • Consumers
    • Crime
  • Research Briefing

    Brexit: consumer rights

    Wednesday, 29 May, 2019

    This Commons briefing paper provides an overview of some of the main issues in respect of the impact of Brexit on the UK's consumer regime. As of 21 May 2021 this paper has been superseded by a new Library briefing paper (CBP 09126) (see below).

    • Research Briefing
    • Consumers
    • Brexit
  • Constituency Casework

    Playing music in public places

    Tuesday, 16 April, 2019

    Members of Parliament sometimes receive enquiries from constituents asking why their businesses need to pay for different licences to play music in public. This guide provides information about what licensing is needed to play music in public – for instance a B&B, a shop or a pub.

    • Constituency Casework
    • Consumers
  • Constituency Casework

    Fireworks: Purchase, possession and use

    Thursday, 11 April, 2019

    Since they are explosives, there are strict rules in place in the UK regulating the purchase, possession and use of fireworks

    • Constituency Casework
    • Consumers
  • Constituency Casework

    Fireworks: Import, storage and sale

    Thursday, 11 April, 2019

    Since they are explosives, there are strict rules in place in the UK regulating the import, storage and sale of fireworks

    • Constituency Casework
    • Consumers
  • Research Briefing

    Nuisance Calls: Unsolicited sales and marketing, and silent calls

    Friday, 15 March, 2019

    This House of Commons Library Briefing Paper sets out the regulations which seek to address nuisance calls, including unsolicited sales and marketing calls, and the main ways in which individuals can try to reduce the number of unwanted calls or texts they receive.

    • Research Briefing
    • Business
    • Consumers
    • Technology
  • Research Briefing

    Consumer protection: leisure homes

    Wednesday, 20 February, 2019

    This Commons briefing paper provides a general overview of the existing protections available to leisure home owners under consumer protection legislation.

    • Research Briefing
    • Consumers
  • 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.

    • Research Briefing
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  • Research Briefing

    Q&A: Cavity Wall Insulation

    Tuesday, 08 January, 2019

    Cavity wall insulation is an effective way to improve energy efficiency with the potential to reduce bills and carbon emissions, and the majority of installations occur without issue. However, the Library is aware of reports of constituent interest in CWI and the issue is raised in Parliament regularly. This briefing has been published to support these reasons and outlines some of the ways issues can be resolved.

    • Research Briefing
    • Business
    • Consumers
    • Energy
  • Research Briefing

    Actions against bank account scams

    Wednesday, 19 December, 2018

    Push payment scams are a growing form of financial fraud. The industry, financial regulators and the police are working together to try to reduce its impact. This note outlines some current initiatives.

    • Research Briefing
    • Consumers
    • Crime
    • Finance
  • Debate Pack

    Fuel poverty

    Tuesday, 11 December, 2018

    This pack has been produced ahead of the general debate on Tuesday 11 December 2018 on fuel poverty. It covers fuel poverty statistics and policy for the regions of the UK.

    • Debate Pack
    • Consumers
    • Energy
    • Work and incomes
  • Debate Pack

    Regulation and sale of fireworks

    Thursday, 22 November, 2018

    A Westminster Hall debate on the “Regulation and sale of fireworks” is scheduled for Tuesday 27 November 2018 at 2.30pm. The Member leading the debate is Alison Thewliss MP.

    • Debate Pack
    • Business
    • Consumers

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