Research Briefing
This paper looks at the implications for UK-EU trade of the end of the Brexit transition period in both a deal and a no deal scenario. It also examines the changes which will occur, irrespective of whether there is a deal.
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This briefing looks at the aims which governments since 2010 have set out to justify major welfare reforms.
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The Brexit transition period ends on 31 December 2020. This briefing provides analysis of the impacts on the aviation and road haulage sectors at the end of the transition period whether the UK and EU enter into an agreement or not.
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The Royal Navy has in recent years expanded its fleet of Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs). This short paper discusses the expansion of the fleet, their historic role in fishery protection and global deployments.
Research Briefing
An overview of the responsibilities, locations and budgets of English parish and town councils.
Research Briefing
The Prisons (Substance Testing) Bill 2019-21 was introduced to the House of Commons on 5 February 2020. It is a Private Members’ Bill introduced by Dame Cheryl Gillan. Report stage and third reading are due to take place on 22 January 2021. The Bill has Government support. Explanatory Notes have been prepared by the Ministry of Justice.
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This Commons Library briefing paper considers the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and Brexit on the overseas health and adult social care workforce and plans to expand the workforce. The paper discusses the measures used to increase numbers of overseas staff during the pandemic, the immigration measures introduced for health and social care workers, and the potential implications of the pandemic and Brexit on overseas recruitment.
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The Trade (Disclosure of Information) Bill 2019-21 (Bill 232) was introduced into the Commons on 15 December 2020. It is expected to have all of its stages in the Commons on 16 December.
Research Briefing
The Parliamentary Constituencies Bill 2019-21
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A downloadable file listing all GP practices located in each UK constituency, based on data from NHS Digital, ISD Scotland and NHS Wales.
Research Briefing
This Commons briefing paper provides information on the use of the new UKCA and UKNI marks, the role of notified bodies, and the responsibilities of economic operators (i.e. manufacturer, importer and distributor).
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Female MPs were more likely to use virtual participation and proxy voting between April and November 2020.
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This briefing has been prepared as background to the Second Reading of the Taxation (Post-Transition Period) Bill 2019-21 on 9 December 2020.
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