The value of vitamin D as a defence against Covid-19 infection
A Westminster Hall debate on the value of Vitamin D as a defence against Covid-19 infection has been scheduled for Thursday 17 June 2021. The debate has been initiated by Jim Shannon MP.
Coronavirus: holiday bookings
This House of Commons briefing paper provides an overview of what consumers can expect when their travel or holiday booking has been cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic, and their legal rights.
Coronavirus: the lockdown laws
This Library briefing paper explains the types of coronavirus restrictions and requirements imposed by the UK's lockdown laws.
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Debate Pack
Recommendations for the forthcoming Tobacco Control Plan
A Westminster Hall debate on 'Recommendations for the forthcoming Tobacco Control Plan' has been scheduled for Thursday 10 June 2021. The debate has been initiated by Mary Kelly Foy MP.
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Research Briefing
Coronavirus: enforcing restrictions
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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Research Briefing
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme: statistics
This paper provides statistics and analysis of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme.
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Research Briefing
Coronavirus: international dimensions
The Library has published a series of briefings on international dimensions of the coronavirus pandemic since March 2020, ranging from general surveys of its impact on developing countries to assessments of its effects in specific situations. Links to these briefings can be found here.
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Research Briefing
Covax and global access to Covid-19 vaccines
The purchasing and administration of Covid-19 vaccines has been dominated by richer economies. In April 2020, the Covax initiative was established to ensure fair access to vaccines. This paper sets out how Covax works, the challenges it faces, and the contributions of the UK and other high-income economies to the global distribution of vaccines.
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Research Briefing
Coronavirus: Economic impact
The pandemic has led to a severe recession. This briefing examines different aspects of the economic impact of the crisis to date and outlines the key issues for the economic outlook.
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Research Briefing
Coronavirus: UK support to the Overseas Territories
There are 14 British Overseas Territories across the globe with a total population of 260,000. The Territories differ greatly in their level of economic and social development and their population size. Since March 2020 the UK Government has been working with the Overseas Territories to ensure that they receive the help they need to manage outbreaks of Covid-19.
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Research Briefing
Coronavirus: Legacy benefits and the Universal Credit ‘uplift’
This paper outlines the debate around the Government's policy to increase Universal Credit and Working Tax Credit payments, but not payments of DWP means-tested legacy benefits for people of working age, during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Insight
The pandemic in South Asia: Vaccine supply and health systems
What are the current pressures on health systems in South Asia and how is the UK Government supporting the region?
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The coronavirus timeline: Measures taken by the House of Commons
The coronavirus timeline sets out the Commons’ response to the pandemic, including key ‘lock down’ dates and changes to the way parliamentarians worked. It includes links to the relevant debates in Hansard, Speaker’s Statements, Procedure Committee reports, the ‘Members’ Guide to hybrid proceedings’ and correspondence on proceedings during the pandemic.
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Debate Pack
Dementia Action Week
A 'General debate on the Dementia Action Week’ has been scheduled for Thursday 27 May 2021.
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