Research Briefing
Mass asymptomatic Covid-19 testing: Strategy and accuracy
This briefing provides an overview of mass asymptomatic Covid-19 testing in England and links to other Commons Library and POST resources on the topic.
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Research Briefing
End of Brexit transition: chemicals regulation (REACH)
A House of Commons Library briefing paper discussing the EU REACH regulation for chemicals, the impact of Brexit on the chemicals industry and UK Government plans for a separate UK REACH regime after the end of the transition period.
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Debate Pack
Debate on an e-petition relating to Covid-19 vaccine passports
This briefing has been produced ahead of the debate to be held in Westminster Hall on Monday 15 March 2021 at 4.30 pm on e-petition 569957 (Covid-19 vaccine passports).
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Debate Pack
Quality of life for patients with heart failure
MPs will debate the quality of life for patients with heart failure on Thursday 11 March 2021 at 3.15pm in Westminster Hall. This House of Commons Library briefing provides background information to the debate..
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Research Briefing
Establishing the National Institute for Health Protection
Most functions confirmed to be moving to the NIHP relate to either managing the current Covid-19 outbreak or preparations for future epidemics and emergencies.
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Insight
Establishing the National Institute for Health Protection
Most functions confirmed to be moving to the NIHP relate to either managing the current Covid-19 outbreak or preparations for future epidemics and emergencies.
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Debate Pack
Future of the UK space industry
A debate on the future of the UK space industry has been scheduled for 4 February 2021. This House of Commons Library debate pack provides background information and press and parliamentary coverage.
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Research Briefing
Medicines and Medical Devices Bill 2019-21
The Medicines and Medical Devices Bill 2019-21 (Bill 136) was introduced in the Commons on 13 February 2020 and had its Second Reading on 2 March 2020. The Committee Stage ran from 8-10 June 2020 and remaining Commons stages took place on 23 June 2020. The Bill was considered in the Lords between June 2020 and January 2021. Consideration of the Lords amendments will take place in the Commons on 27 January 2021.
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Debate Pack
Debate on an e-petition relating to the rollout of Covid-19 vaccinations
On Monday 11 January 2020 there will be a Westminster Hall debate on an e-petition relating to the rollout of Covid-19 vaccinations. Tonia Antoniazzi MP will open the debate.
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Debate Pack
e-petition 300027, relating to research into childhood cancers
MPs will debate e-petition 300027, relating to research into childhood cancers on Monday 7 December 2020 at 4.30pm. This House of Commons Library briefing provides background information to the debate.
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Debate Pack
Digital infrastructure, connectivity and accessibility
A debate will be held in the Commons Chamber on Thursday 3 December 2020 on Digital infrastructure, connectivity and accessibility. The subject for the debate has been nominated by the Backbench Business Committee and the debate will be opened by Esther McVey and Julie Elliott. This House of Commons Library Debate Pack has been prepared ahead of the debate.
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Debate Pack
Recognising and preserving the value of charity-funded medical research in the 2020 Spending Review
A debate will be held in Westminster Hall on Tuesday 24 November 2020 at 9.30am on recognising and preserving the value of charity-funded medical research in the 2020 Spending Review. The subject for the debate has been nominated by the Backbench Business Committee and the debate will be opened by Dr James Davies MP and Chris Green MP.
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Debate Pack
The effect of the Covid-19 outbreak on people experiencing baby loss
A debate will be held in Westminster Hall on Thursday 5 November 2020 from 1.30pm on the effect of the Covid-19 outbreak on people experiencing baby loss. The debate will be opened by Cherilyn Mackrory MP. The topic for the debate has been nominated by the Backbench Business Committee.
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Research Briefing
Coronavirus: Testing for Covid-19
This Commons Library briefing paper provides an overview of testing for Covid-19 in England. It covers the different types of test that are in use and in development, as well as testing capacity, the criteria for being tested, and the presentation of testing data.
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Research Briefing
How is the UK adapting to climate change? Spotlight on health
In the UK, health has been identified as one of the six priority areas in need of climate change adaptation policies, but also one of the sectors with “no plans” for long-term climate change. This Insight provides a short introduction to UK adaptation policy, with a spotlight on health.
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