Research Briefing
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).
Debate Pack
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.
Research Briefing
This Commons briefing paper provides information on the current regulation of hairdressers in the UK.
Debate Pack
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.
Research Briefing
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 As of 21 May 2021 this paper has been superseded by a new Library briefing paper (CBP 09126) (see below).
Constituency Casework
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
Since they are explosives, there are strict rules in place in the UK regulating the purchase, possession and use of fireworks
Constituency Casework
Since they are explosives, there are strict rules in place in the UK regulating the import, storage and sale of fireworks
Research Briefing
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
This Commons briefing paper provides a general overview of the existing protections available to leisure home owners under consumer protection legislation.
Research Briefing
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
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
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.
Debate Pack
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
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.
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