Debate Pack
The Future of Coal in the United Kingdom
MPs will debate The Future of Coal in the United Kingdom on Thursday 3 December, The House of Commons Library has produced a background briefing for the debate.
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Research Briefing
Climate Assembly UK
The report from Climate Assembly UK, The Path to Net Zero, will be debated in the House of Commons on 26 September 2020. Climate Assembly UK was jointly commissioned by six Parliamentary Select Committees in 2019 to answer the question of how the UK should meet its target of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
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Debate Pack
Recognising and preserving the value of charity-funded medical research in the 2020 Spending Review
A debate will be held in Westminster Hall on Tuesday 24 November 2020 at 9.30am on recognising and preserving the value of charity-funded medical research in the 2020 Spending Review. The subject for the debate has been nominated by the Backbench Business Committee and the debate will be opened by Dr James Davies MP and Chris Green MP.
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Debate Pack
Pet theft: debate on e-petitions
A debate will be held in Westminster Hall at 4.30pm on Monday 19th October 2020 on two e-petitions concerning pet theft. The debate will be opened by Tom Hunt MP.
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Research Briefing
Coronavirus: Testing for Covid-19
This Commons Library briefing paper provides an overview of testing for Covid-19 in England. It covers the different types of test that are in use and in development, as well as testing capacity, the criteria for being tested, and the presentation of testing data.
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Debate Pack
Work of the Jet Zero Council
A Westminster Hall Debate on "The Work of the Jet Zero Council" is scheduled for 2.30pm on Wednesday 14 October 2020.
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Insight
Covid-19: How reliable are test results?
This Insight examines what can affect test results and explain why we can’t always apply general mathematic principles to specific situations (like Covid-19).
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Research Briefing
The UK-China relationship
In recent months the largely cordial relationship between the UK and China has deteriorated sharply. This has happened after over two decades when, regardless of the political complexion of successive UK governments, the trend was towards closer engagement and cooperation. This briefing looks at why and how this has happened.
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Research Briefing
EU funding in the UK
This Commons Library briefing looks at the funding received by the UK from EU institutions and considers the implications of Brexit on the EU as a source of funding for regional development, agriculture support, research and innovation and other areas.
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Research Briefing
Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies (Environmentally Sustainable Investment) Bill 2019-20
The Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies (Environmentally Sustainable Investment) Bill 2019-20 was introduced by Anna McMorrin MP following the Private Members' Bills Ballot on 9 January 2020. First reading took place on 5 February 2020 and the Bill's second reading is due on 11 September 2020.
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Research Briefing
UK-EU future relationship negotiations update: is an agreement possible?
This paper provides an update on the UK-EU future relationship negotiations following intensified negotiations in June and July 2020. It explores the prospects for an agreement in time for the end of the post-Brexit transition period on 31 December
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Insight
Coronavirus: Air quality beyond 2020
This Insight will examine the how the issue of air quality is tied up with Brexit negotiations and the coronavirus pandemic.
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Research Briefing
Energy Company Obligation (ECO)
This Commons Library briefing paper provides historical background information on the Energy Company Obligation (ECO) scheme.
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Debate Pack
Estimates day debate: Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
There will be an Estimates Day debate in the House of Commons on Tuesday 7 July 2020.
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Insight
Climate Change Explainers
Climate Change Explainers is a series of Insights by the Commons Library about climate change.
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