Research Briefing
This briefing paper reviews how proposals for negative statutory instruments made under the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 will be scrutinised in the House of Commons.
Research Briefing
This Library paper has been written to support the House of Commons ‘artist in residence’ project First Waves: Exploring the impact of race relations legislation in the UK. Scarlett Crawford has been commissioned by the Speaker’s Advisory Committee on Works of Art in the House of Commons to explore the impact of the 1965, 1968 and 1976 Race Relations Acts. This paper provides information on all three of these Acts. It explains their main provisions and looks at how they attempted to address racial discrimination in the UK.
Research Briefing
When the UK leaves the EU in March 2019 UK nationals will lose their right to EU citizenship. Although the draft withdrawal agreement contains provisions that will guarantee certain citizens' rights for UK citizens living in another EU Member State and for EU citizens living in the UK, they will not guarantee EU citizenship status. There have been proposals for a form of 'associate' EU citizenship, which does not at present exist and is not being discussed by the Brexit negotiators. This paper looks at the debate and at public support for such proposals.
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This briefing paper has been prepared in advance of the debate in the House Commons on Monday 16 July on the Taxation (Cross-border Trade) Bill - sometimes referred to as the Customs Bill.
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If stats show those with the lowest incomes are not the lowest spenders, where should policymakers be focusing their efforts?
Research Briefing
This Commons Library briefing paper looks at the introduction of Accountable Care Organisations (ACOs) in the NHS in England, the development of the ACO policy, and comment on its potential impact.
Research Briefing
Looks at the issues discussed in Defined Benefit Pension Schemes White Paper published on 19 March 2018
Research Briefing
The Government’s procurement plans for up to three new support ships for the Royal Fleet Auxiliary are facing opposition from Labour, the SNP and trade unions.
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How did the UK economy perform in June?
Research Briefing
Looks at the debate around the Carillion pension schemes
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Analysis of the latest key UK and international economic indicators.
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Examines the impact on Government revenues from not freezing fuel duty.
Research Briefing
A briefing on the Northern Ireland Budget (No. 2) Bill 2017-19
Research Briefing
This short briefing gives an overview of the Representation of the People (Equal Franchise) Act 1928, which was passed 90 years ago, in July 1928
Research Briefing
A summary of changes the Office for National Statistics are making to the GDP publication schedule from July 2018, including a new monthly GDP estimate.
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