Research Briefing
The Children’s Future Food Report
MPs will debate the Children’s Future Food Report on Thursday 27 June 2019. This House of Commons Library briefing provides information on the report and also parliamentary and press coverage.
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Research Briefing
Disability Living Allowance mobility component for younger children
This Commons Library briefing paper looks at the lower age limits for the Disability Living Allowance (DLA) mobility components, the rationale for them, and at the position of successive governments. It also gives information on the “Family Fund Mobility Support” pilot scheme.
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Debate Pack
General debate on National Marriage and Mental Health Awareness Weeks
On 16 May 2019 there will be a Westminster Hall debate on National Marriage and Mental Health Awareness Weeks.
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Debate Pack
Minimum age for marriage and civil partnership
A Westminster Hall debate on Minimum age for marriage and civil partnership is scheduled for Wednesday, 15 May at 9.30 am. The Member leading the debate is Pauline Latham MP.
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Debate Pack
The Children’s Future Food Inquiry
This pack has been prepared ahead of the debate on the Children's Future Food Enquiry to be held in Westminster Hall at 9.30am on Wednesday 8 May 2019. The debate will be opened by Kerry McCarthy MP.
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Research Briefing
Progress and outcomes of selected social care and child support policy changes and consultations
This House of Commons Library briefing paper considers the progress and also the recent outcomes of Government consultations and policy changes related to social care and child support. It provides summary information, including the original rationale for the consultation, the original date and (if applicable) revised date of publication, action etc., and the latest position; for some topics, links to separate Library briefing papers providing further information are included. A link to the full pdf version of the paper can be found at the foot of this page.
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Research Briefing
Children: surrogacy – single people and parental orders (UK)
This House of Commons Library briefing paper considers surrogacy and parental orders, in particular the revised position for single people who previously had been unable to obtain such an order. A link to the full report in pdf format can be found at the bottom of this page.
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Debate Pack
Infant first aid training for parents
At 14:30 on Wednesday 3 April 2019 there will be a Westminster Hall debate entitled "Infant first aid training for parents" led by Sarah Newton MP. This debate will last for 90 minutes.
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Research Briefing
The Family Test
The Family Test was introduced in 2014 in England. All new domestic laws and Government policies must apply the Family Test to make sure they support strong and stable families. The DWP has published departmental advice on conducting the Family Test. It is not a statutory requirement; publishing the results of the Test is encouraged but not required.
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Research Briefing
Children Act 1989 (Amendment) (Female Genital Mutilation) [HL], Bill 294 of 2017-19: Briefing for Report Stage
This House of Commons Library briefing paper provides an overview and background to the Private Member's Bill: Children Act 1989 (Amendment) (Female Genital Mutilation) [HL], Bill 294 of 2017-19. The Bill has completed its parliamentary stages in the House of Lords and is now passing through the House of Commons.
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Research Briefing
What if there’s no Brexit deal?
What could happen if the EU and UK negotiators don't agree a withdrawal agreement in time and the UK has to leave the EU on 29 March 2019 without one - and with no framework for future relations either? This paper looks at how such a situation might come about, the constitutional implications for the UK and in some cases for the devolved administrations, and what the impact might be in a range of policy areas.
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Debate Pack
Supporting fathers in early parenthood
A Westminster Hall debate on Support for fathers in early parenthood is scheduled for 30 January 2019. The Member initiating the debate is Tracey Crouch MP.
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Research Briefing
Social Mobility Index by Constituency SMIC
The House of Commons Library's Social Mobility Index by Constituency (SMIC) provides an indication of how likely a person from a disadvantaged background in each constituency is to progress to a higher social status later in life. The SMIC compares constituencies in England using 14 variables which represent four life stages: early years, school age, youth, and adulthood.
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Research Briefing
Flexible Working
This note provides an overview of the right to request flexible working. It explains the legal framework, charts the development of the right since its introduction and discusses government policy.
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