Research Briefing
Health inequalities: Cold or damp homes
Cold or damp homes can exacerbate existing health inequalities. This briefing discusses the prevalence, cause, and health impacts of cold or damp homes in the UK, with a focus on England.
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Debate Pack
Self-Disconnection of pre-payment meters
A debate is scheduled in the Commons Chamber for Thursday 15 December on self-disconnection of pre-payment meters. The subject has been chosen by the Backbench Business Committee, and the debate will be opened by Anne McLaughlin MP.
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Debate Pack
Government support for marine renewables
A debate has been scheduled in Westminster Hall for 9.30am on Wednesday 7 December on government support for marine renewables. The debate will be opened by Alistair Carmichael MP.
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Debate Pack
Sustainability of burning trees for energy generation in the UK
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for Tuesday 6 December at 9.30am on the sustainability of burning trees for energy generation in the UK. The subject for the debate has been chosen by the Backbench Business Committee, and the debate will be opened by Selaine Saxby MP.
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Debate Pack
Future of the UK’s canals and waterways
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the ‘Future of the UK's canals and waterways' on 22 November 2022 9.30-11am. The debate will be led by Michael Fabricant MP.
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Debate Pack
International Men’s Day 2022
There will be a debate on International Men’s Day on Thursday 17 November. The debate will be led by Nick Fletcher MP (Conservative).
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Research Briefing
Oil Prices
Oil prices jumped after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine and continued to rise through early March. Prices reached $127 a barrel on 8 March. The latest price is $98 a barrel. The price in Sterling set a new record in mid-June of £103 a barrel.
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Research Briefing
A levels, Scottish Highers, and university admissions 2022
This briefing provides an overview of the assessment, grading, and results of A levels and Scottish Highers in 2022. It also analyses this year's university applications and admissions cycle.
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Research Briefing
Energy Prices Bill 2022-23
This briefing provides analysis of the Energy Prices Bill which includes provisions to reduce energy costs for consumers by capping energy bills and reducing wholesale electricity prices.
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Debate Pack
Energy costs in Wales
A Westminster Hall debate on Energy costs in Wales is scheduled for Tuesday 11 October 2022, from 4.30 - 6pm. The debate will be led by Anna McMorrin MP.
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Research Briefing
Q&A: Storm overflows discharge reduction plan
On 26 August 2022, the Government published its storm overflows discharge reduction plan as a legal commitment under the Environment Act 2021. This briefing paper provides background information and statistics on storm overflows, outlines the main elements in the plan and provides answers to some frequently asked questions on the subject.
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Research Briefing
Energy bills and the price cap
This briefing provides background on energy bills and the price cap, further information on recent reforms to the cap methodology, and proposals for different approaches to price regulation.
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Research Briefing
Energy Bills Support Scheme: Government policy and FAQs
The Government’s Energy Bills Support Scheme will provide a £400 discount on electricity bills to help households with the rising cost of energy. This briefing summarises the policy, first announced in February and updated in May and July 2022, as well as the reaction to it. It also provides information on eligibility for the scheme and answers to frequently asked questions.
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Debate Pack
The effect of the war in Ukraine on UK farming and food production
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 9.30am on Wednesday 20 July 2022 on the effect of the war in Ukraine on UK farming and food production. The debate will be opened by Christian Matheson MP.
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Debate Pack
New pylons in East Anglia
A debate has been scheduled in Westminster Hall for 9.30am on Tuesday 19 July 2022 on new pylons in East Anglia. The subject for this debate has been nominated by the Backbench business Committee, and the debate will be opened by Sir Bernard Jenkin MP.
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