Research Briefing
Medical use of cannabis
This briefing provides an overview on the change in the law and debate on medicinal cannabis products.
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Research Briefing
Covax and global access to Covid-19 vaccines
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.
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Debate Pack
Hospital building programme
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the Hospital building programme. The debate will be held at 9:30am on 3 November 2021 and will be led by Dr Keiran Mullan MP.
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Debate Pack
e-petition debate on endometriosis and polycystic ovary syndrome
A debate will be held in Westminster Hall on Monday 1 November 2021 on an e-petition on endometriosis and polycystic ovary syndrome. The subject for the debate has been nominated by the Petitions Committee and the debate will be opened by Taiwo Owatemi MP.
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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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Research Briefing
Abortion in Northern Ireland: recent changes to the legal framework
This Commons Library briefing paper provides an overview of recent changes to the law on abortion in Northern Ireland. It covers the changes that were introduced by the Northern Ireland (Executive Formation etc) Act 2019, as well as the Abortion (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2020 and 2021.
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Debate Pack
GP appointment availability
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on GP appointment availability. The debate will be held at 2:30pm on 26 October 2021 and will be led by Joy Morrissey MP.
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Research Briefing
Support for care leavers
This briefing paper provides an overview of the UK Government’s policies to support care leavers.
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Debate Pack
World Menopause Month
A debate will be held in the Commons Chamber on Thursday 21 October 2021 on World Menopause Month. The subject for the debate has been determined by the Backbench Business Committee and the debate will be opened by Carolyn Harris MP and Caroline Nokes MP.
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Research Briefing
Coronavirus: holiday bookings
This House of Commons briefing paper provides an overview of what consumers can expect when their travel or holiday booking has been cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic, and their legal rights.
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Research Briefing
The renewal of temporary provisions under the Coronavirus Act 2020
On 19 October 2021, the House of Commons will consider a motion to renew the temporary provisions of the Coronavirus Act 2020. The motion is “That the temporary provisions of the Coronavirus Act 2020 should not yet expire”.
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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
Implementing the Mental Capacity (Amendment) Act 2019
This briefing outlines the legal and policy background to the Mental Capacity (Amendment) Act 2019 and provides an overview of the main provisions in the new Act.
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Research Briefing
Coronavirus: Impact on the labour market
This paper tracks the evolving impact of the coronavirus outbreak on the labour market.
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Research Briefing
Suicide statistics
A summary of statistics on suicide in the UK. Includes trends by gender, age, English region, and deprivation.
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