Waiving intellectual property rights for Covid-19 vaccines
To meet demand for Covid-19 vaccines, some countries have argued for a waiver on intellectual property rights for vaccines. This paper sets out the debate.
UK and G7 commitments to donate Covid-19 vaccines
The G7 has pledged to donate 1 billion Covid-19 vaccines to other countries in response to the pandemic. The paper describes progress towards this goal.
NHS charges
House of Commons Library briefing on NHS charges.
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Research Briefing
Frequently asked questions: Demonstrating Covid-19 and vaccination status
In this briefing, we set out responses to FAQs about demonstrating Covid status (otherwise called Covid status certification or vaccine passports) and use of the NHS Covid Pass in England.
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Research Briefing
Omicron and new coronavirus variants
This page provides an overview of what is known about the Omicron variant so far and a summary of the UK Government's response.
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Research Briefing
Coronavirus: Covid-19 booster vaccines frequently asked questions
This Commons Library briefing addresses commonly asked questions about the roll-out of the Covid-19 booster vaccine.
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Research Briefing
Medical use of cannabis
This briefing provides an overview on the change in the law, debate on medicinal cannabis products and the Medical Cannabis (Access) Bill, which will have its Second Reading on 10 December 2021.
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Debate Pack
E-petition debate on access to emergency asthma treatment in commercial kitchens
A debate has been scheduled in Westminster Hall on Monday 29 November at 4.30pm on an e-petition relating to access to salbutamol inhalers. The debate will be opened by Nick Fletcher MP on behalf of the Petitions Committee.
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Research Briefing
Covid-19 status certification
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.
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Research Briefing
Menopause (Support and Services) Bill
Library briefing on the Menopause (Support and Services) Bill, a Private Members Bill introduced by Carolyn Harris MP.
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Debate Pack
Future of the National Health Service
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.
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Research Briefing
NHS staff from overseas: statistics
Almost 15% of NHS staff in England report a nationality other than British. This briefing has statistics on the nationality of NHS staff for doctors, nurses and other groups, figures on EU nationals, and changes since the Brexit vote.
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Research Briefing
Coronavirus: Covid-19 vaccine roll-out frequently asked questions
This Commons Library briefing addresses commonly asked questions about the roll-out of the Covid-19 vaccine.
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Debate Pack
Black Maternal Health Week
At 9:30am on 14 September 2021 there will be a Westminster Hall debate on Black Maternal Health Awareness Week. Bell Ribeiro-Abby MP will lead the debate.
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Debate Pack
The role of immunology research in responding to the Covid-19 outbreak
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.
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