Between February and June 2022, multiple vaccine-like-type-2 poliovirus isolates were collected from the London Beckton Sewage Treatment Works. This briefing paper sets out information about polio disease and the response of the UK Government and the UK Health Security Agency.
A debate has been scheduled in Westminster Hall on Tuesday 6 September 2022 at 4.30pm on ‘Covid-19 vaccines and the Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme’. The debate will be opened by Sir Jeremy Wright MP (Conservative).
This Commons Library briefing addresses commonly asked questions about the roll-out of the Covid-19 booster vaccine.
Research Briefing
Provides background on exams in 2022. It covers adaptions, absence, grading, and appeals. Updated for release of Scotland's exam results on 9 August 2022
Research Briefing
This is the final version of this paper which tracks the impact of the coronavirus on the labour market from January-March 2020 to January-March 2022.
Research Briefing
To support the self-employed through the coronavirus outbreak the Government has introduced the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS).
Research Briefing
This Library briefing paper explains the types of coronavirus restrictions and requirements that have been imposed by the UK's lockdown laws. Currently no restrictions on domestic movement, gatherings or business opening/service limits are in place in any part of the UK.
Research Briefing
House of Commons Library briefing on access to patient health records, electronic patient records, NHS data security, and the use of confidential information by the NHS.
Debate Pack
There will be a debate on estimates relating to the department for Education in the House of Commons chamber on 6 July 2022. This debate will be led by Robert Halfon MP.
Research Briefing
An overview of initiatives to support businesses through the coronavirus pandemic.
Research Briefing
An overview of the development and rollout of the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loans Scheme, the Coronavirus Larger Business Interruption Loans Scheme and the Bounce Back Loans Scheme, including refinements and challenges, as well as the subsequent Recovery Loans Scheme.
Debate Pack
There will be a debate on the impact of the covid-19 pandemic on people with heart and circulatory diseases in Westminster Hall on 22 June 2022. This debate will be led by Jim Shannon MP.
Debate Pack
A debate was scheduled in the Commons Chamber on Thursday 23 June on the future of Motor Neurone Disease. The topic for the debate was nominated by the Backbench Business Committee, and the debate was to be opened by Andrew Lewer MP, Steve Baker MP and Jessica Morden MP. This debate was postponed and may be held at a later date.
Research Briefing
Providing adequate ventilation is an important means of reducing the risk of Covid-19 transmission. this briefing discusses the scientific evidence and the UK government's policy on ventilation.
Research Briefing
The WHO is negotiating a treaty on pandemic preparedness. The briefing outlines what has been proposed, where negotiations are up to, and what comes next.
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