Research Briefing
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.
Debate Pack
At 2:30pm on the 22nd of September 2021 there will be a debate on the future of the NHS in Westminster Hall. The debate will be led by Richard Burgon MP.
Research Briefing
This Commons Library briefing addresses commonly asked questions about the roll-out of the Covid-19 vaccine.
Research Briefing
This briefing looks at the very high level of UK public spending on tackling the Covid-19 pandemic, including how the money was spent and where it came from.
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.
Debate Pack
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the role of immunology research in responding to the Covid-19 outbreak on Thursday 9 September 2021 at 1.30pm. The debate will be opened by Jim Shannon MP.
Insight
This Insight explains how travellers are affected by current restrictions from the start to the end of a journey, and who is involved at each stage.
Research Briefing
This paper provides an overview of the rules on Covid-19 and returning to the workplace. It discusses the lifting of lockdown legislation, employer's health and safety obligations, hybrid working and circumstances when workers can refuse to go to work.
Research Briefing
This Library briefing paper explains the types of coronavirus restrictions and requirements imposed by the UK's lockdown laws.
Research Briefing
Covid-19 status certification (also referred to as a "vaccine passport") has been proposed as a means of reducing the risk of transmitting the Covid-19 virus in a number of settings. This briefing explores the Government's policy on certification. It also provides discussion on the scientific evidence and other issues associated with the use of certification.
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.
Research Briefing
The UK has used aid and diplomacy to help control the Covid-19 pandemic and limit its impact. This paper describes its response and effectiveness.
Research Briefing
This Library Briefing answers frequently asked questions about self-isolation and Test and Trace Support Payments for low-income workers.
Research Briefing
This briefing looks at the cancellation of public exams and the replacement systems for awarding grades in Summer 2021, in light of the pandemic. It also provides information on plans for summer 2022, and some historical information on what happened in summer 2020.
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