Research Briefing
Patient health records: Access, sharing and confidentiality
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.
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Debate Pack
The spending of the Department for Education
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.
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Research Briefing
Coronavirus: Support for businesses
An overview of initiatives to support businesses through the coronavirus pandemic.
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Research Briefing
Coronavirus: Business loans schemes
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.
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Debate Pack
The impact of the covid-19 pandemic on people with heart and circulatory diseases
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.
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Research Briefing
Building ventilation and Covid-19
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.
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Research Briefing
What is the proposed WHO Pandemic Preparedness Treaty?
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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Research Briefing
Coronavirus business support schemes: Statistics
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.
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Research Briefing
Hospitality industry and Covid-19
This paper provides information on the hospitality industry in the UK, the impact of the coronavirus pandemic and sources of support for the sector.
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Research Briefing
New business support measures: Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020
The Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 introduced permanent measures to update the UK insolvency regime, and temporary measures to help businesses during the pandemic.
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Research Briefing
Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Act 2022
The Act introduces a binding arbitration process for when business landlords and tenants in England and Wales can’t agree how to deal with outstanding rent built up during periods of coronavirus restrictions
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Research Briefing
Public spending during the Covid-19 pandemic
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.
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Debate Pack
General Debate on the impact of Long Covid on the UK Workforce
A backbench business debate on the impact of Long Covid on the UK Workforce will take place in the House of Commons Chamber on Thursday 24 March 2022.
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Debate Pack
World TB Day 2022
There will be a Backbench Business debate on World TB day in Westminster Hall on 24 March 2022. The debate will be led by Virendra Sharma MP.
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Insight
Covid-19: The public inquiries
Two public inquiries have been set up looking into the Covid-19 pandemic response. What will they examine and how long will they take?
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