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Education and Adoption Bill

Monday, 14 September, 2015

This paper considers the background and reaction to, and the provisions of, the Education and Adoption Bill which proposes new powers in relation to converting school judged "inadequate" to academy status, the academy conversion process and intervention powers and the reaction to them, and the establishment of regional adoption agencies. Sections 5 to 7 were added to this paper on 14 September 2015, to cover the Bill's Second Reading and Commons Committee Stages. Sections 1 to 5 of the note remain as originally published on 17 June 2015, and have not been updated.
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Overview of military drones used by the UK Armed Forces

Friday, 11 September, 2015

Remotely Piloted or Unmanned Aircraft, more commonly known as drones, have been described as the most contentious conventional weapons system currently in use. This note provides an overview of their use by the UK armed forces.
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School Sport Partnerships

Thursday, 10 September, 2015

This briefing paper provides brief information on School Sports Partnerships, including their establishment and their funding.
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Devolution deals and the powers offered to localities: a menu with specials?

Wednesday, 09 September, 2015

At the time of writing, ‘devolution deals’ have been agreed with four local areas within England: Greater Manchester, Sheffield, West Yorkshire and Cornwall. A number of others are reported to be in the pipeline (North-East, Liverpool, West Midlands, Tees Valley, Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire): the Government announced that areas seeking a deal in time for the
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Crown Tenancies Bill [Bill 23 of 2015-16]

Tuesday, 08 September, 2015

This Private Members Bill will bring most Crown tenancies within the assured tenancy regime under the 1988 Housing Act. The Bill has secured Government support so is more likely be enacted.
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Trade Union Bill

Tuesday, 08 September, 2015

The Trade Union Bill 2015-16 was introduced in the House of Commons on 15 July 2015.
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Migration pressures in Europe

Tuesday, 08 September, 2015

The crisis over deaths in of migrants in the Mediterranean has brought calls for decisive action from the EU.
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Armed forces pension reform,1995 – 2005

Monday, 07 September, 2015

Covers the reform process which lead up to the introduction of Armed Forces Pension Scheme 2005
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Improvements to Monetary Policy Committee Transparency

Monday, 07 September, 2015

This note describes changes being made to enhance the transparency and accountability of the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee.
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- Economic policy
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The Assisted Dying (No 2) Bill 2015

Friday, 04 September, 2015

This Briefing Paper is prepared for the Second Reading of the Assisted Dying (No 2) Bill 2015 on 11 September 2015.
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Meeting London’s housing need

Friday, 04 September, 2015

This briefing paper considers evidence of London's housing crisis; how much additional housing is needed; and the barriers and potential solutions to the issue arising from a selection of research projects.
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- Housing and planning
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Food Waste

Wednesday, 02 September, 2015

This Commons Library Briefing Paper has been superseded by the Library Briefing Paper on Food Waste: key facts, policy and trends in the UK.
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Mind the gap: The digital divide and digital inclusion

Tuesday, 01 September, 2015

Internet use is transforming almost every aspect of our public, private and work life. More than three quarters of the UK population use the internet daily, up from just 35% of people in 2006. Two thirds of people now own a smartphone, using it for nearly two hours every day to browse the internet, access
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- Technology
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Economic Indicators, September 2015

Tuesday, 01 September, 2015

Analysis of the latest key UK and international economic indicators.
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Chairs of the Committee of Public Accounts since 1861

Monday, 24 August, 2015

This table lists the successive Chairs of the Public Accounts Committee from 1981 to present day.

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