Research Briefing
This House of Commons Library briefing paper looks at attempts to use the 2012 Olympics to increase grassroots participation in sport. It also looks at the new cross-government sporting strategy, published in December 2015.
Research Briefing
Under what circumstances should the police be able to access journalists' confidential sources? This paper looks at the existing law, how it has been applied and proposals to reform it.
Research Briefing
For a number of years there have been calls to change clock times in the UK, so that more daylight would be experienced in the evenings rather than mornings throughout the year. The issue continues to be regularly raised in Parliament. This Briefing Paper provides an overview of the pros and cons of British Summer Time and proposals for further changes to clock times. It also summarises recent legislative attempts to change clock times in the UK.
Debate Pack
This pack has been prepared ahead of the debate on Conservation of sea bass and the effect of related EU measures on the UK recreational fishing industry to take place in the Commons Chamber on Thursday 11 February 2016. The subject for the debate has been chosen by the Backbench Business Committee and will be on the motion 'That this House believes that the recent EU restrictions on recreational sea bass fishing are unfair and fail to address the real threat to the future viability of UK sea bass stocks; and calls on the Government to make representations within the Council of the EU on the reconsideration of the imposition of those restrictions.'
Research Briefing
Seabass - an important fish species for commercial fishermen and recreational anglers. This note addresses issues around seabass Minimum Landing Size, stock management and current Government policy, and the emergency conservation measures in 2015/16
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall Debate on the motion, ‘this House has considered UK musicians performing overseas’ has been scheduled for Wednesday 25 November. The member in charge of the debate is Nigel Adams MP, who is also the chair of the APPG on music.
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate on the BBC’s relationship with the Met Office has been scheduled for Tuesday 27 October 2015 at 1430hrs. The Member in charge of the debate is Mr Ben Bradshaw.
Debate Pack
Outdoor recreational activities contribute significantly to the UK economy. Its core activities are walking (hiking/trekking), climbing and mountaineering and camping, while there is cross-over activity from trail running, mountain biking and snowsports.
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate on the motion ‘That this House has considered Black History month’ has been scheduled for Wednesday 21 October 2015 at 1430hrs. The member in charge of the debate is Angela Crawley, the SNP spokesperson for Equalities, Women and Children.
Debate Pack
This debate pack has been prepared for the Westminster Hall debate on Media plurality in Wales on Tuesday 13 October at 2.30pm. It provides a summary, relevant parliamentary and press articles and links to further reading.
Research Briefing
This briefing paper considers transparency in the family courts, including communication of information and media attendance, and background on recent changes in this area.
Research Briefing
This briefing paper provides brief information on School Sports Partnerships, including their establishment and their funding.
Research Briefing
Ofcom auctioned radio spectrum needed for 4G mobile devices in 2013, raising £2.34 billion (less than Treasury forecasts). This briefing summarises the details of the auction, potential interference with digital television and future plans for the 700 MHz lot of spectrum.
Debate Pack
This debate pack has been prepared for the Westminster Hall debate on regional support for the arts on Wednesday 16 July at 2.30pm. It provides a summary, relevant parliamentary and press articles and links to further reading. Prior to the Westminster Hall debate, Digital outreach organised a debate on Twitter on 14/7/15 between 2-4pm using the hashtag #artsfunding
Research Briefing
There are estimated to be over 100,000 war memorials in the UK. This note collates some useful resources for individuals seeking information on funding, maintenance and other war memorial related questions.
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