Research Briefing
Background to Hospital Parking Charges (Exemption for Carers) Bill
This Commons Library briefing provides information on the main provisions of the Hospital Parking Charges (Exemption for Carers) Bill 2015/16.
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Research Briefing
In brief: Iran
Iran is more in the news than ever, with its involvement in the Syrian conflict. This briefing paper is a summary of Iran's domestic politics, regional involvement and the nuclear deal.
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Research Briefing
House Business Committee
In November 2009, the Select Committee on Reform of the House of Commons recommended the establishment of a House Business Committee to “assemble a draft agenda to put to the House in a weekly motion”. Although, the House approved the establishment of a House Business Committee and the Coalition Agreement included a commitment to establish it, a House Business Committee has not been set up. The current Government has no intention of bringing forward proposals to establish a House Business Committee.
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Research Briefing
Housing and Planning Bill 2015-16
This Commons Library briefing paper provides background and comment on the Housing and Planning Bill 2015-16. The Bill was presented on 13 October 2015 and is scheduled to receive its Second Reading on 2 November 2015.
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Research Briefing
Commons Library analysis: Charities (Protection and Social Investment) Bill [HL]: in detail
This paper provides information about the Bill and background to it, and about debate on the Bill in the House of Lords
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Research Briefing
Charities (Protection and Social Investment) Bill [HL]: in brief
A summary of the background to the Bill, the provisions in the Bill, and matters debated in the House of Lords
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Research Briefing
Defence Expenditure (NATO Target) Bill 2015 – 16
This Briefing Paper is prepared for the Second Reading of the Defence Expenditure (NATO Target) Bill on 23 October 2015.
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Research Briefing
Higher Education (Information) Bill: Second Reading
This page provides a summary, background and relevant information ahead of the Second Reading of Heidi Allen's Private Members' Bill, Higher Education (Information) Bill.
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Research Briefing
e-Petitions
This note looks at the background to the introduction of a new joint petitions system and a new Petitions Committee
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Research Briefing
UK drone attack in Syria: legal questions
The UK drone attack in Syria that killed two British men raises many legal questions. Was it self-defence? What about the laws of war? How does human rights law apply? What is the legal significance of the attack?
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Research Briefing
Police and firefighter pensions – decision of the Pensions Ombudsman
Relates to a decision of the Pensions Ombudsman relevant to the amount of lump sum payable to many police and firefighters who retired in the early 2000s
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Research Briefing
Converter Academies: Statistics
The Government introduced the Academies Bill at the end of May 2010. The Academies Act 2010 came into force in time to allow the first converter academies to start in September 2010. The legislation streamlined the process of converting to an academy and also allowed primary and special schools to become academies. Up to the start of September 2015 a total of 3,420 schools had converted to become academies and a further 782had applied for conversion. Secondary schools dominated the first two years of conversions, but since then more primaries have converted and now a majority of all converter academies are primary schools. A greater proportion of secondaries have converted; currently 41%. The secondary schools which have converted so far had free school meal eligibility rates around half the national average.
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Research Briefing
The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action nuclear deal with Iran
The nuclear negotiations with Iran took a big step forward with the announcement of a framework for a full agreement, to be signed by the end of June 2015. Will they make it across the finishing line?
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Research Briefing
Policies affecting migrant NHS workers
House of Commons briefing paper on recent policy changes that may affect migrant workers in the NHS.
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Research Briefing
The Psychoactive Substances Bill 2015
This briefing paper is prepared for the Second Reading of the Psychoactive Substances Bill on 19 October 2015.
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