Research Briefing
European Structural Funds: 2014 onwards
This is an archived Commons Library briefing on European Structural Funds from 2010
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Research Briefing
Buses: bus lanes and priority measures
This note sets out the law and practice on introducing and enforcing bus lanes and other priority bus measures, including London's 'red routes'.
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Research Briefing
Economic indicators, July 2010
This Research Paper series summarises the main economic indicators currently available for the UK, along with comparisons with other major OECD countries. This edition includes articles on future growth in the UK economy, and the CPI and benefit indexation. [article:'Future growth in the UK economy' and 'The CPI and benefit indexation']
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Research Briefing
Independent garages and the Motor Vehicle Block Exemption Regulation
Independent garages have raised concerns about the EC Motor Vehicle Block Exemption Regulation, which was due to expire in May 2010. This note looks at the purpose of the Regulation and the changes which have been made to it.
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Research Briefing
Buses: CfIT’s proposal to end free travel, 2002
This note briefly outlines a proposal in 2002 to limit bus concessions for older and disabled people to a half fare. The proposal was not taken forward by the government of the day.
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Research Briefing
Marine litter: ‘continents’ of rubbish
A large amount of plastic is accumulating in large areas of the sea. These areas have been dubbed 'great garbage patches' or 'plastic continents'. The long term environmental impacts of marine plastic pollution are unknown. There are concerns that it may lead to chemical contaminants entering the food chain, although more research is required.
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Research Briefing
CCTV and its effectiveness in tackling crime
This note provides background to the use of CCTV before outlining some of the main research studies.
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Research Briefing
Buses: seat belts
This note describes the law covering the fitting and wearing of seat belts in coaches and buses, this includes vehicles of that type used to transport children.
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Research Briefing
The Clear Line of Sight (Alignment) Project
This note provides information on the Clear Line of Sight project which aims to improve presentation and reporting of public expenditure.
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Research Briefing
Buses: schools and young people
This note outlines the responsibilities of the Department for Transport for school buses. It describes the pilot schemes recently carried out on the use of yellow school buses and touches on some of the other areas of concern such as vehicle safety and passenger behaviour.
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Research Briefing
Local government’s contribution to the 2010/11 spending cuts
This note briefly summarises the effect on local authorities of the £1,165m savings in 2010/11 to be made through reductions to individual grants. This forms Local Governments contribution towards the overall saving of £6.2bn across Government. This note will be updated when further announcements are made by the Government.
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Research Briefing
June 2010 Budget: a summary
This note provides a summary of the main points of the 2010 Budget and the initial reaction to it.
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Research Briefing
Digital Economy Act 2010
The Digital Economy Act 2010 received the Royal Assent on 8 April 2010 following accelerated debate in the House of Commons as part of the pre-election "wash-up". The present Government has confirmed that there are no plans to repeal any of the Act's provisions
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