Debate Pack
This debate pack has been prepared ahead of the Westminster Hall debate on the potential effect of the UK leaving the EU on UK tourism, initiated by Nigel Huddleston MP, to be held on 12 October 2016 at 4:30pm.
Research Briefing
This Commons Library briefing paper looks at the situation in a range of policy areas and considers what impact Brexit might have. This will depend, among other things, on the Brexit negotiations, whether the UK stays in the European Economic Area and how the Government fills any policy gaps left by withdrawal.
Research Briefing
This note presents data on major industries to the UK economy from 1970 to 2010
Research Briefing
This House of Commons Library Briefing Paper examines the issue of water affordability. It includes statistics and analysis of the cost of customer bills; discussion of affordability and vulnerability; and information on the help that is available for customers struggling to pay. It also discusses the economic regulation of the industry as well as actions of the UK Government since 2009.
Research Briefing
This introductory guide provides sources of statistics on UK industries.
Debate Pack
MPs will debate e-petition 129698, relating to school penalty fines and authorised absence from school in Westminster Hall on Monday 11 July 2016 from 4.30 to 7.30pm. Steve Double MP will lead the debate. This Commons Library briefing provides a summary of the issues and press and parliamentary coverage.
Debate Pack
This pack has been prepared ahead of the debate on ceramic and brick industries to take place in Westminster Hall on 15 June 2016. The subject for the debate has been chosen by Wendy Morton MP.
Debate Pack
This is a debate pack for the Westminster Hall debate on 14 April 2016 about the forthcoming Pubs Code and Adjudicator. The note includes a description of the Code itself and commentary about the new Adjudicator by both sides of the industry and others.
Research Briefing
A summary of Budget 2016 and the Office for Budget Responsibility's forecasts for the economy and public finances.
Debate Pack
This pack has been prepared ahead of the debate on Energy intensive industries to take place in Westminster Hall at 3:00pm on 10 March 2016. The debate is being led by Graham Evans MP. It includes a brief summary and useful links for further reading. The House of Commons Library prepares a briefing in hard copy and/or online for most non-legislative debates in the Chamber and Westminster Hall other than half-hour debates. 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.
Debate Pack
This Debate Pack has been compiled ahead of the debate on the contribution of the Scotch whisky industry to the UK economy to be held on Wednesday 9 March at 2:30pm in Westminster Hall. The Member in charge of the debate is Brendan O'Hara 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.
Debate Pack
This Commons Library debate pack has been completed ahead of the debate on Potential role of UK manufacturing in development of onshore oil and gas to be held in Westminster Hall on Tuesday 26 January 2016 at 09:30-11:00am. The Member in charge of the debate is Kevin Hollinrake MP.
Research Briefing
Allegations by the US Environmental Protection Agency that Volkswagen distorted the results of emissions tests on diesel cars caused the company’s share price to fall significantly at the beginning of this week, and has raised questions about the veracity of emissions testing across the world. These allegations have also thrown the spot-light on one of
Research Briefing
This book examines the key issues facing the House of Commons over the course of the 2015 Parliament - from the public finances to the UK’s membership of the EU and from school places for children to climate change.
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