Research Briefing
Lorry sizes and weights
This note gives details of the current weight limits for goods vehicles in the UK.
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Research Briefing
Economic Indicators, December 2010
This Research Paper series summarises the main economic indicators currently available for the UK, along with comparisons with other major OECD countries. Quarterly GDP growth of 0.8% in Q3 was confirmed, with broad gains across all sectors of the economy. Consumer spending in Q3 increased by only 0.3%, compared with a 0.7% rise in Q2, while government expenditure increased by 0.4% compared with a 1.0% rise in Q2. Exports rose by 2.2% in Q3; with imports increasing by only 0.7%, net trade provided a large positive contribution to overall GDP growth, raising hopes that the economy is starting to rebalance. [Articles:'Quantitative Easing - how does it work?' and 'Businesses and recession']
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Research Briefing
Fisheries
This note provides some background for the Westminster Hall debate on fisheries on 2 December 2010.
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Research Briefing
European Union Bill (HC Bill 106 2010-11)
This Bill strengthens the provisions of the European Union (Amendment) Act 2008 with explicit procedures for agreeing to or ratifying certain EU decisions or treaty changes, including provisions for referendums on changes that would transfer powers from the UK to the EU.
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Research Briefing
Terrorist Asset-Freezing Etc Bill [HL] 2010-11: Committee Stage Report
This note summarises the debates at Commons Committee Stage on the Terrorist Asset-Freezing Etc. Bill [HL]
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Research Briefing
Daylight Saving Bill 2010-11 Bill 7 of 2010-11
The Daylight Saving Bill 2010-11 is a Private Member’s Bill sponsored by Rebecca Harris MP. It would require the Government to conduct a cross-departmental analysis of the potential costs and benefits of advancing time by one hour for all, or part of, the year. If this analysis found that a clock change would benefit the UK, the Bill requires that the Government initiate a trial clock change to determine the full implications.
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Research Briefing
Motor vehicles: seat belts and child restraints
This note outlines the legislative requirements to fit and wear seat belts in cars, taxis and heavy goods vehicles (HGVs).
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Research Briefing
The future of school-related quangos
The Coalition government decided to abolish several school-related quangos. At the time of writing, these are: the Qualifications and Curriculum Development Agency (QCDA), the General Teaching Council for England (GTCE), the School Support Staff Negotiating Body (SSSNB), the British Educational Communications and Technology Agency (Becta), the Teachers TV Board of Governors, and the Teenage Pregnancy Independent Advisory Group (TPIAG). QCDA, GTCE and SSSNB are statutory bodies. This Standard Note provides background on these bodies and on future arrangements to cover those functions that are to be continued.
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Research Briefing
The 2010 Autumn Statement
This note provides background on the 2010 Autumn Statement which will be presented to the House by the Chancellor on monday 29 November.
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Research Briefing
Members’ pay and allowances from April 2010
This note sets out the rate of allowances under the House of Commons schemes and the budgets for expenses under the IPSA scheme.
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Research Briefing
Referendum in Wales: draft Orders
A referendum on the powers of the National Assembly for Wales is planned for 3 March 2011. This Note outlines the three Orders that will bring about the referedum and govern the procedures appyling to it, which were laid by the Secretary of State for Wales on 21 October 2010.
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Research Briefing
Historical note: Special Educational Needs (SEN): the system, recent reports and reviews
The Coalition government has announced a review of special educational needs (SEN). This Standard Note gives a brief outline of the current SEN system and recent reports on SEN, and provides background on the Coalition government's review. The note relates to England only.
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Research Briefing
Public service pension reform – 1997-2010
This note looks at the main reforms to public service pensions from 1997 up until the 2010 general election
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