Debate Pack
MPs will debate Further education colleges and skills in Greater Manchester in Westminster Hall at 2.30 pm - 4.00 pm. Mike Kane MP will open the debate. This House of Commons Library briefing provides some background to the debate and press and parliamentary coverage.
Research Briefing
Briefing paper for the second reading of the Wales Bill 2016-17.
Debate Pack
This pack has been prepared ahead of the Westminster Hall Debate initiated by Justin Madders MP on Tuesday 14 June, 4.30pm - 5.30pm
Research Briefing
A summary of Budget 2016 and the Office for Budget Responsibility's forecasts for the economy and public finances.
Research Briefing
The briefing sets out the background to the 2016 Budget which will take place on Wednesday 16 March 2016.
Research Briefing
This briefing summarises House of Commons debate on the Enterprise Bill during Second Reading and Committee stage.
Debate Pack
This Debate Pack has been compiled ahead of the debate on the future of high streets to be held at 9:30am in Westminster Hall. The Member in charge of the debate is Mark Menzies MP. Debate Packs are produced quickly after the announcement of parliamentary business. They are intended to provide a summary or overview of the issue being debated and identify relevant briefings and useful documents, including press and parliamentary material. More detailed briefing can be prepared for Members on request to the Library.
Research Briefing
A briefing on the Sustainable Communities Acts (2007 and 2010), which allow local authorities and groups to propose action or legislative change to improve the economic, social or environmental well-being of their area.
Research Briefing
This briefing provides an overview of the Enterprise Bill [HL] 2015-16
Research Briefing
Building on the introduction of the Business Rates Retention Scheme in 2013, a raft of major changes to local government funding have been announced in 2015. By the end of the 2015-20 Parliament, local government will retain 100% of business rate revenue instead of 50%. Revenue Support Grant will be phased out. Additional funding for
Debate Pack
This material has been complied ahead of the backbench business debate on local government funding for rural areas applied for by Graham Stuart MP.
Research Briefing
This note describes the general procedures under which local authorities may make byelaws, and lists some of the byelaw-making powers currently available.
Research Briefing
This briefing outlines the emergency financial assistance to local authorities in England provided by the Bellwin Scheme.
Research Briefing
This Commons Library briefing provides details of the progress of the Cities and Local Government Devolution Bill through Parliament, including a note on some amendments tabled at Report stage.
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