Debate Pack
Parliamentary debate 4/7/17: Safety of riders and horses on rural roads
This debate will take place between 4.30 and 5.30 pm on 4 July in Westminster Hall. The Member who secured the debate is Derek Thomas MP (Con., St Ives).
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Research Briefing
Key Issues 2017
Key Issues 2017 is a series of short briefings on the topics that will take centre stage in UK and international politics in the new Parliament. Written by impartial Commons Library specialists, these articles are designed to help the reader get up to speed quickly on issues such as; Brexit, the housing crisis, the future of devolution and much more.
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Research Briefing
EU Agencies and post-Brexit options
What are EU agencies and what do they do? Will the UK be able to participate in their activities after Brexit? And what will happen to the two that are based in the UK? This paper looks at the roles and functions of EU agencies, the issues surrounding the two UK-based agencies, and whether there are options for continued UK participation after Brexit.
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Debate Pack
Upper Catchment Management
This debate pack has been prepared ahead of the debate to be held in Westminster Hall on Wednesday 26 April at 4.30pm on Upper catchment management. The Member in charge of the debate is Rachael Maskell MP.
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Research Briefing
Digital Economy Bill: Lords Amendments
Lords amendments to the Digital Economy Bill will be considered by the House of Commons on 26 April 2017. There are 289 amendments, and this paper outlines the key changes put forward.
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Debate Pack
Employment opportunities in food and farming
A debate, entitled "Employment opportunities in food and farming" and sponsored by Derek Thomas MP, will take place on Tuesday 25 April 2017 at 2.30pm in Westminster Hall.
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Debate Pack
Research and Development on Tackling Infectious Diseases
This pack has been prepared ahead of the debate to be held in the Commons Chamber on Thursday 20 April on Research and Development on Tackling Infectious Diseases. The topic for the debate has been selected by the Backbench Business Committee.
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Research Briefing
The Soft Drinks Industry Levy
This briefing provides an overview of the proposed Soft Drinks Industry Levy, and a background on sugar and health.
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Debate Pack
Parliamentary debate 19/4/17: A diesel vehicle scrappage scheme
This debate will take place between 9.30 and 11.00 am on 19 September in Westminster Hall. The Member who secured the debate is Neil Parish MP (Con., Tiverton and Honiton).
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Research Briefing
Legislating for Brexit: EU directives
What are EU directives and what will happen to them when the UK leaves the EU? This paper looks at EU directives in force and how they are implemented in the UK. This will give some idea of the task ahead for UK legislators.
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Research Briefing
The Renewable Heat Incentive
The Renewable Heat Incentive aims to support households and businesses to generate renewable heat for their buildings. Several changes are being made to the scheme in 2017
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Research Briefing
UK offshore oil and gas industry
This Commons Library briefing paper provides a summary of the state of the UK offshore oil and gas industries and outlines the industry, the regulatory framework and key challenges for the industry.
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Debate Pack
Animal Welfare
This Commons Library Debate Pack has been prepared ahead of the Backbench Business Committee debate in the Commons Chamber on animal welfare on Thursday 30 March 2017. The sponsoring Member is Neil Parish.
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