Research Briefing
Deregulation Bill
The Bill proposes a range of measures in line with the Government’s aim to reduce burdens on businesses and public authorities.
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Research Briefing
The local government resource review
A briefing paper on the local government resource review, initiated by the Coalition government in 2010.
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Research Briefing
Biting the bullet on business rates?
The Autumn Statement contained an unusual number of changes to the business rates system. No fewer than five adjustments to business rates were announced in the text of the Statement. Although most businesses will not see any step-change to their business rate liability as a result of the package, the changes suggest that the Government
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Research Briefing
Autumn Statement 2013: a summary
This note sets out the main measures announced in the 2013 Autumn Statement, presented by the Chancellor on 5 December 2013, and the Office for Budget Responsibility’s updated forecasts for the economy and public finances. There are also overviews of policy announcements on the State Pension age, business rates, the cap on welfare spending and jobs and young people.
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Research Briefing
Local Audit and Accountability Bill [HL]
The Local Audit and Accountability Bill [HL] would abolish the Audit Commission and replace it with a new audit regime for local authorities, local health bodies and other public bodies covered by the Commission’s remit. The Bill has completed its passage through the House of Lords. This Paper has been prepared to inform the Second Reading of the Bill in the House of Commons.
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Research Briefing
Traditions and customs of the House: House of Commons Background Paper
This note outlines a number of the lesser-known and more unusual customs, procedures and behaviours of the House of Commons. It covers aspects of debate in the Chamber of the House; aspects of protocol; and specific traditions.
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Research Briefing
House of Commons Background Paper: Public Bills
This House of Commons Background Paper sets out how legislation is passed through the House of Commons and the House of Lords and explains the terms involved.
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Research Briefing
Growth and Infrastructure Bill: Committee Stage Report
This is a report on the House of Commons Committee Stage of the Growth and Infrastructure Bill. It complements Research Paper 12/61 prepared for Commons Second Reading
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Research Briefing
Growth and Infrastructure Bill
The Growth and Infrastructure Bill seeks to reduce delays in the planning system and to facilitate new development, through various means. It would allow planning obligations (section 106 agreements) relating to affordable housing to be renegotiated. To promote economic growth, it makes provision for a planned revaluation of business rates in England to be postponed and to create a new employment status of employee owner. Its second reading date has been moved from 30 October to 5 November 2012.
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Research Briefing
Responsibility for reserved powers in Scotland
A briefing paper setting out UK government responsibility for reserved powers in Scotland.
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Research Briefing
The abolition of regional government
A description of the changes and closures of the machinery of regional government that existed at the General Election of 7 May 2010.
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Research Briefing
Scottish Parliament Elections: 2011
The SNP gained an overall majority in the Scottish Parliament in the elections on 5 May 2011. The paper provides data on voting trends and electoral turnout for constituencies, electoral regions, and for Scotland as a whole.
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Research Briefing
Background to the 2011 Budget
This note sets out the background to the 2011 Budget which will take place on Wednesday, 23 March.
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