Diseases

This briefing paper describes the findings of the United Nations (UN) Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities’ investigation into the UK in 2016, the UK and Devolved Government reactions, and subsequent developments, including the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on disabled persons’ rights.

This briefing provides background information in support of the Backbench Business Committee debate on International Men's Day UK

This Insight sets out the guidance for four new grant schemes for businesses in England announced by the UK Government.

A Westminster Hall debate on 'The covid-19 outbreak and employment rights' has been scheduled for Tuesday 17 November 2020.

On 12 November 2020 at 3.00pm, there will be a debate in Westminster Hall on “The effect of the COVID-19 outbreak on people affected by dementia”. The debate will be led by Jim Shannon MP and Debbie Abrahams MP. The Library has produced a short debate pack with background material, statistics, parliamentary proceedings and news material relevant to the debate.

On 12 November 2020, at 1.30pm, there will be a debate in Westminster Hall on “The effect of the covid-19 outbreak on breast cancer diagnosis and the future of breast cancer services”. The debate will be led by Craig Tracey MP. The Library has produced a short debate pack with background material, statistics, parliamentary proceedings and news material relevant to the debate.

A Backbench Business debate on the ‘Effect of the Covid-19 pandemic on refugee communities’ has been scheduled for Thursday 12 November 2020. The debate will be led by Rushanara Ali MP.

A debate will be held in Westminster Hall at 9.30am on Tuesday 10 November 2020 on Obesity and the Covid-19 outbreak. The debate will be opened by Jim Shannon MP.

On 11 November 2020 at 2.30pm, there will be a debate in Westminster Hall on “Family visit access in health and social care settings during the covid-19 outbreak”. The debate will be led by Joy Morrissey MP.

There will be a Westminster Hall debate on "Support for SMEs during the Covid-19 pandemic" on Tuesday 10 November between 2.30 and 4pm

A debate will be held in the Commons Chamber on Thursday 5 November 2020 on the UK Government’s role in ensuring innovation and equitable access to treatment within the international covid-19 response. The debate will be opened by Wendy Chamberlain MP and Sarah Champion MP. The subject for the debate has been nominated by the Backbench Business Committee.

A Backbench Business debate on the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loans Scheme has been scheduled for Thursday 5 November 2020.

A debate will be held in Westminster Hall on Thursday 5 November 2020 from 1.30pm on the effect of the Covid-19 outbreak on people experiencing baby loss. The debate will be opened by Cherilyn Mackrory MP. The topic for the debate has been nominated by the Backbench Business Committee.

MPs will also have a say on any restrictions after the 2 Dec deadline

Who is eligible and how will Parliament scrutinise?