Debate Pack
Statutory Gambling Levy
A debate on a statutory gambling levy will take place in Westminster Hall on Tuesday 7 June 2022, from 9:30am. Carolyn Harris MP will open the debate.
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Debate Pack
The funeral plan industry
A Westminster Hall debate on ‘The funeral plan industry’ has been scheduled for Thursday 26 May 2022 from 3pm. The debate has been initiated by Lucy Allan MP.
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Research Briefing
Loot boxes in video games
This Briefing looks at calls to extend the Gambling Act to loot boxes.
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Research Briefing
The Football Index collapse – a timeline
This Briefing gives a timeline of events relating to the collapse of Football Index in 2021.
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Debate Pack
Recruitment Support for Agricultural Workers
A debate on recruitment support for agricultural workers will take place in Westminster Hall scheduled for Wednesday 25th May 2022, from 4:30-5:30pm. Wendy Chamberlain MP will open the debate.
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Research Briefing
Fly-tipping – the illegal dumping of waste
This Commons Library briefing paper gives a general overview of the extent of the problem of fly-tipping in England and the powers and responsibilities of the Environment Agency, local authorities and landowners to deal with it. It also sets out recent Government actions to tackle it and proposals for reform.
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Research Briefing
Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill 2022-2023
The Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill 2022-2023 proposes to end legal proceedings concerning Troubles-related conduct and provide conditional immunity from prosecution for those who cooperate with investigations conducted by a newly established Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery. It was introduced in the House of Commons on 17 May 2022. Second reading is scheduled for 24 May.
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Research Briefing
The Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Bill
This briefing explains the background and main provisions of the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Bill 2021-22.
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Research Briefing
Public Order Bill, Bill 008 of 2022-23
The Public Order Bill is scheduled to have its second reading on 23 May 2022. This briefing provides background to the Bill, an overview of its main provisions, and analysis of its proposals.
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Research Briefing
The Online Safety Bill: A reading list
This briefing provides a selection of reading on the Online Safety Bill.
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Research Briefing
Investigation of Former Armed Forces Personnel Who Served in Northern Ireland
The investigation of former British soldiers who served in Northern Ireland during “The Troubles” is receiving a significant amount of media and parliamentary attention as a result of ongoing court cases and the Government's new proposals for dealing with legacy issues in Northern Ireland.
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Research Briefing
Inheritance Tax : a basic guide
This Commons Library briefing provides a summary description of the structure of inheritance tax (IHT) and the main reliefs which are available.
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Debate Pack
Reforming the Child Maintenance Service
A Westminster Hall debate on 'Reforming the Child Maintenance Service' is scheduled for 19 May 2022 at 1.30pm. Marion Fellows MP will open the debate.
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Research Briefing
Income tax allowances for married couples
In general married couples are taxed as individuals, though a minority of older couples & civil partners may still claim a 'married couple's allowance'. Since 6 April 2015 individuals have been entitled to transfer part of their personal tax allowance to their spouse or civil partner, if neither they nor their partner are higher rate taxpayers.
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Research Briefing
Child Maintenance: Fees, enforcement and arrears
Statistics on the fees in a child maintenance application, and the enforcement steps taken when child maintenance is not paid on time or in full.
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