Debate Pack
Swansea’s bid to be City of Culture 2021
A Westminster Hall debate on Swansea's bid to be City of Culture 2021 is scheduled for Tuesday 5 December at 2.30pm. The Member leading the debate is Chris Davies MP.
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Debate Pack
E-petitions 170931 and 200239 relating to the TV Licence fee
A Westminster Hall debate on E-petitions 170931 and 200239, both relating to the TV Licence fee, is scheduled for Monday 20 November 2017. The Member leading the debate is Helen Jones MP, Chair of the Petitions Committee.
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National Railway Museum and ownership of national assets
A Westminster Hall debate on the National Railway Museum and ownership of national assets is scheduled for Wednesday 25 October 2017 at 4.30pm. The Member leading the debate is Kelvin Hopkins MP.
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Debate Pack
Exiting the European Union and data protection
A general debate on exiting the European Union and data protection is scheduled for Thursday 12 October 2017.
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Research Briefing
Brexit and data protection
This Library Briefing Paper looks at data protection and what might happen after Brexit.
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Debate Pack
Effect of the arts on health
A Westminster Hall debate on the Effect of the Arts on Health is scheduled for Wednesday 11 October 2017 at 4.30pm. The Member leading the debate is Edward Vaizey MP.
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Debate Pack
Transparency of the BBC
A Westminster Hall debate on the Transparency of the BBC is scheduled for Thursday 7 September 2017 at 1.30pm. The Member leading the debate is Gregory Campbell MP.
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Research Briefing
Internet regulation: safety or censorship?
Can governments regulate the internet? Concerns over misuse of social media, online abuse and fake news have been raised loudly in the last year. The previous Government’s policy was to work internationally to ensure the continuation of a “free, open and secure internet that supports our economic prosperity and social well-being”. Self-governance rules online: social
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Research Briefing
Key Issues 2017
Key Issues 2017 is a series of short briefings on the topics that will take centre stage in UK and international politics in the new Parliament. Written by impartial Commons Library specialists, these articles are designed to help the reader get up to speed quickly on issues such as; Brexit, the housing crisis, the future of devolution and much more.
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Research Briefing
The Parthenon Sculptures
This paper looks at the history of the Parthenon sculptures and the ongoing controversy over them. It describes their acquisition by the British Museum and the long-running debate about suggestions they be returned to Athens.
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Research Briefing
Digital Economy Bill: Lords Amendments
Lords amendments to the Digital Economy Bill will be considered by the House of Commons on 26 April 2017. There are 289 amendments, and this paper outlines the key changes put forward.
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Debate Pack
Future of local and regional news providers
A backbench business debate on the future of local and regional news providers will be held in Westminster Hall on Thursday 30 March 2017 at 3.00pm. Helen Goodman, Jason McCartney and Liz Saville-Roberts will lead and open the debate.
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Debate Pack
Stoke on Trent City of Culture 2021
A Westminster Hall debate entitled Stoke on Trent City of Culture 2021 will be held at 4.30pm on Tuesday 21 March 2017. The Member in charge of this debate is Ruth Smeeth MP.
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Research Briefing
Commons Library Analysis of the National Citizen Service Bill [HL] 2016-17
This Commons Library Briefing Paper has been prepared for the remaining stages of the National Citizen Service Bill [HL] 2016-17 on 15 March 2017.
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