The FiReControl project, involving the closure of local fire control rooms and the establishment of 9 regional control rooms, has been highly controversial. This note covers the background to the reform and recent developments.
This note sets out the law relating to the provision of public conveniences and the powers of local authorities.
The Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Bill (Bill 220 of 2005-06). House of Commons Library Research Paper 06/46
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The Health Bill:Part 1 Smokefree premises, places and vehicles (Bill 69 2005-06). House of Commons Library Research Paper 05/79
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The Smoking in Public Places (Wales) Bill. (Bill 23 of 2004/05). House of Commons Library Research Paper 05/22.
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The Health and Safety (Directors' Duties) Bill. (Bill 22 of 2004/05). House of Commons Library Research Paper 05/18.
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This Paper looks at Part III of the Treaty Establishing a Constitution for Europe (the European Constitution), which was agreed at the Intergovernmental Conference on 18 June 2004 and published in edited form on 6 August 2004.
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Energy Bill (HL) (Bill 93 2003/04). House of Commons Library Research Paper 04/36.
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Sustainable and Secure Buildings Bill (Bill 15 2003/04). House of Commons Library Research Paper 04/10.
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A draft treaty establishing a European constitution: parts II and III. House of Commons Library Research Paper 03/58.
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The Sustainable Energy Bill. (Bill 20 of 2002/03). House of Commons Library Research Paper 03/29.
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Alternative vehicle fuels. House of Commons Library Research Paper 02/11.
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Home Energy Conservation Bill (Bill 11 of 2001/02). House of Commons Library Research Paper 01/105