Research Briefing
Unemployment by constituency, February 2016
This paper contains claimant count figures for parliamentary constituencies, as well as a summary of the latest labour market statistics for the UK as a whole.
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Research Briefing
Northern Ireland (Stormont Agreement and Implementation Plan) Bill 2015-16 [Bill 133]
A Bill to implement provisions of the Fresh Start Agreement on tackling paramilitarism and balanced budgets.
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Research Briefing
Fire services funding in England
This briefing paper sets out the structure of fire and rescue authorities in England, details the sources of their funding and the cuts since 2010, summarises the reports of Sir Ken Knight and the NAO and discusses reaction to the proposal for much greater collaboration between fire and police services.
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Research Briefing
Electronic recording of divisions
This House of Commons Library Briefing Paper provides information about the electronic recording of divisions in the House of Commons (on tablet devices). It also includes information on proposals to introduce electronic voting in the House of Commons, and electronic voting in other Parliaments.
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Research Briefing
UK and European sea bass conservation measures
Seabass - an important fish species for commercial fishermen and recreational anglers. This note addresses issues around seabass Minimum Landing Size, stock management and current Government policy, and the emergency conservation measures in 2015/16
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Research Briefing
EU referendum: UK’s EU reform negotiations and the Tusk package
This Commons Library briefing paper looks at the Prime Minister’s proposals for EU reform, which he set out in a letter to the President of the European Council, Donald Tusk, in November 2015, concerning four broad areas: economic governance, competitiveness, sovereignty and free movement. It also looks at Donald Tusk’s package of draft texts to address UK concerns, their implications and prospects for agreement.
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Research Briefing
Rail resilience in the South West
This short briefing explains what has happened with regards to developing the rail lines in the South West of England following the winter storms of 2014 and the collapse of the Dawlish seawall.
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Research Briefing
Police and fire reform 2016
The Government plans to legislate to enable closer working between police and fire services in England. This paper gives background and summarises the proposals and reactions to them.
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Research Briefing
Dealing with infestations in privately rented property (England)
This House of Commons Briefing Paper provides an overview of the factors to consider when deciding who is responsible for tackling infestations in privately rented housing, together with a summary of the powers available to local authorities.
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Research Briefing
Seeking a negotiated solution in Syria
Political negotiations between the major powers may have been given a boost by events in Syria and Paris, but big differences remain. Meanwhile, the Syrian parties did not participate in the latest round of talks
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Research Briefing
Police complaints reform in 2016
This Library briefing paper summarises the Government's proposed reforms to the police complaints system in England and Wales and to the Independent Police Complaints Commission.
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Research Briefing
The Sustainable Communities Act
A briefing on the Sustainable Communities Acts (2007 and 2010), which allow local authorities and groups to propose action or legislative change to improve the economic, social or environmental well-being of their area.
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Research Briefing
Benefit Entitlement (Restriction) Bill 2015-16
The Benefit Entitlement (Restriction) Bill 2015-16 had its First Reading on 6 July 2015 and is scheduled for its Second Reading on 5 February 2016. The Bill is a Private Members' Bill presented by Christopher Chope. The Bill aims to restrict entitlement to benefits of non-UK Citizens from the EU and EEA.
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Research Briefing
Economic Indicators, February 2016
Analysis of the latest key UK and international economic indicators.
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Research Briefing
Financial Conduct Authority
A debate on the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is to be held on 1 February 2016. This note provides some background to potential issues which may be raised. Further information can be found in another Library Note (CBP-07234)
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