Research Briefing
An introduction to defence procurement
This Commons Library briefing explains some of the core aspects of defence procurement including sovereign capabilities, single source contracting and the regulatory framework.
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Insight
What are the ‘other’ Brexit options?
Here we look at the potential options for the UK in negotiating its future relationship with the EU.
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Debate Pack
Political situation in Venezuela
A Westminster Hall debate on the 'Political situation in Venezuela' is scheduled for Tuesday 29 January 2019 from 4:30pm. The Member leading the debate is Graham P Jones MP.
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Debate Pack
Human rights in Xinjiang
A Westminster Hall debate on 'Human rights in Xinjiang' is scheduled for Tuesday 29 January 2019 from 2:30-4:00pm. The Member leading the debate is Alistair Carmichael MP.
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Debate Pack
Situation in Zimbabwe
A Westminster Hall debate on the 'Situation in Zimbabwe' is scheduled for Wednesday 30 January 2019 from 2:30-4:00pm. The Member leading the debate is Kate Hoey MP.
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Research Briefing
European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 3) Bill 2017-19
Yvette Cooper presented a Private Member's bill, the European Union (No. 3) Bill 2017-19, on Monday 21 January 2019. The Bill would create a legal mechanism whereby the House of Commons can instruct the Prime Minister to ask the European Council for an extension to Article 50 in the absence of an approval resolution for an exit deal from the EU.
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Research Briefing
Cool conflicts in Russia’s near neighbourhood
For many former Soviet States, proximity to a resurgent Russia has given rise to territorial conflicts and thousands of deaths. This paper looks at the areas of conflict, the causes of the conflicts, Russia's role and international attempts to broker peace.
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Research Briefing
Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Bill 2017-19
The Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Bill 2017-19 (HC Bill 219) was published on Wednesday 6 June 2018. Consideration of Lords amendments by the House of Commons is scheduled for 22 January 2019
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Research Briefing
European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 2) Bill 2017-19
Nick Boles MP presented a Private Members Bill on Tuesday 15 January 2019 to require the Government to request an extension to the Article 50 Brexit process in certain circumstances. This paper explains how this Bill proposes to give Parliament greater control over the Government's negotiations with the European Union. This Bill is expected to be superseded on Monday 21 January 2019 by another Bill in the name of Yvette Cooper, but which does not provide a statutory role for the Liaison Committee.
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Research Briefing
Healthcare (International Arrangements) Bill 2017-19
This briefing paper analyses the Healthcare (International Arrangements) Bill 2017-19. The Bill is one of a series of 'Brexit Bills' intended to adjust UK legislation in preparation for Brexit. The aim is to allow the UK to maintain reciprocal healthcare arrangements with the EU and its Member States post-Brexit.
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Research Briefing
Somalia: January 2019 update
Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed (known as Farmajo) was elected Somalia's president by parliament on 8 February 2017. During the campaign he promised to renew the fight against corruption and suggested that he would be open to talks with al-Shabaab. He came into office with a reputation for competence. However, two years on, this reputation is being severely tested.
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Research Briefing
A “meaningful vote” cast: What happened and what next?
Following the “meaningful vote”, what can we expect next in the Brexit timeline?
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Research Briefing
EU assurances to the UK on Brexit
The EU and UK negotiators agreed the texts of a Withdrawal Agreement and Political Declaration on a framework for a future EU-UK relationship, and the time came for the UK Parliament to vote on it. But on 15 January Parliament rejected the two documents by 230 votes. The EU has said there will be no renegotiating the texts but has offered assurances on the intention that the backstop arrangement to prevent a hard Irish border would be temporary if it had to be introduced. This paper looks at what the EU has offered by way of 'clarifications' and 'assurances' on the backstop and whether the EU would offer an extension to Article. 50 might .
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Insight
A “meaningful vote” cast: What happened and what next?
Following the "meaningful vote", what can we expect next in the Brexit timeline?
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Debate Pack
E-petitions 229963, 221747 and 235185, relating to leaving the EU without a withdrawal agreement, 232984 and 241361 relating to holding a further referendum on leaving the EU, and 226509 and 236261 relating to not leaving the EU
A debate will be held in Westminster Hall on Monday 14 January at 4.30pm on e-petitions 229963, 221747 and 235185, relating to leaving the EU without a withdrawal agreement, 232984 and 241361 relating to holding a further referendum on leaving the EU, and 226509 and 236261 relating to not leaving the EU. Paul Scully MP will open the debate.
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