Coronavirus: Covid-19 vaccine roll-out. Frequently Asked Questions
This Commons Library briefing addresses commonly asked questions about the roll-out of the Covid-19 vaccine.

This Commons Library briefing addresses commonly asked questions about the roll-out of the Covid-19 vaccine.
A Westminster Hall debate on the ‘Pharmacy and the impact of Covid-19’ has been scheduled for Thursday 11 March 2021 at 1:30pm. The debate has been initiated by Jackie Doyle-Price MP.
This paper provides an overview of the rules surrounding COVID-19 and returning to work. It discusses the lockdown legislation, employer's health and safety obligations and when workers can refuse to go to work.
Research Briefing
This House of Commons briefing note gives and overview of the current position of part-time undergraduate education in England. It gives an overview of the numbers of part-time students, the decline in part-time students and discusses the reasons for the decline and the impact on the higher education sector.
Research Briefing
The cancellation of exams including GCSEs and A Levels in summer 2020 led to a highly controversial process for issuing grades to students. This paper looks at plans for awarding qualifications in summer 2021. Updated following confirmation of the awarding arrangements for 2021.
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate on the ‘Maternal mental health’ has been scheduled for Wednesday 10 March 2021 from 2.30-4.00pm. The debate has been initiated by Sarah Olney MP.
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate on the ‘Covid-19 vaccine take-up rates in London’ has been scheduled for Tuesday 9 March from 9.25-11.00am. The debate has been initiated by Andy Slaughter MP.
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate on the ‘Household overcrowding and the covid-19 outbreak’ has been scheduled for Wednesday 10 March 2021 at 4:50pm. The debate has been initiated by Stephen Timms MP.
Research Briefing
This paper collates data on the number of applications and total support provided under the UK Government coronavirus business support schemes. The attached excel spreadsheet allows users to view data by Parliamentary constituency and local authority.
Data Dashboard
Provides our latest constituency estimates for Universal Credit roll-out, the Government's new working-age benefit
Research Briefing
Housing market: Data on house prices, mortgage approvals and house-building.
Research Briefing
This paper provides statistics and analysis of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme.
Research Briefing
The 2015 Conservative Government committed to extend the Right to Buy to assured tenants of housing associations on a voluntary basis. The Conservative Party's 2019 Manifesto said the voluntary Right to Buy scheme would be maintained. No implementation date for full roll-out has been announced. A large regional pilot scheme in the Midlands was launched on 16 August 2018. An evaluation of the findings was published in February 2021. The Government has said that the impact of the pilot scheme will be assessed before decisions are made on the next steps. This paper provides background on the statutory Right to Buy and commentary on progress in developing and extending it to assured housing association tenants as a voluntary scheme.
Research Briefing
Headline student numbers have increased to new records following a short dip after to the 2012 reforms. There are however ongoing concerns about numbers outside this group where trends have not been so positive, including part-time undergraduates, some postgraduates students, overseas students from some countries( especially Malaysia, Ireland, Cyprus and Germany) mature students and some disadvantaged groups. There is also considerable concern about the impact of the coronavirus pandemic and student numbers, particularly those from overseas and uncertainty about the impact of Brexit on EU student numbers.
Research Briefing
This Library briefing paper discusses the enforcement of coronavirus restrictions regulations in England and Wales. It explains who has powers to enforce the restrictions and what those powers are. It also summarises statistics on the number of Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs- fines) issued by police for coronavirus offences.
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