Research Briefing
WTO: Challenges and Opportunities
This briefing discusses the WTO’s role in a context of geopolitical tensions and global economic shifts. It also looks at efforts to overcome current challenges.
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Research Briefing
Trade (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership) Bill [HL] 2023-24
This Bill would amend domestic law in line with CPTPP. It would change some provisions on technical barriers to trade, procurement and intellectual property.
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Debate Pack
Debate on the performance of South West Water
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 4.30pm on 5 March on the performance of South West Water. The debate will be opened by Simon Jupp MP.
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Debate Pack
Fiscal support for tourism and hospitality in coastal areas
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on fiscal support for tourism and hospitality in coastal areas on Thursday 22 February at 1:30pm
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Debate Pack
Future of the steel industry in Wales
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the future of the steel industry in Wales on Wednesday 21 February 2024 at 9:30am
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Constituency casework
How do I challenge my business rates bill in England?
How business rates bills in England are calculated and how ratepayers can challenge them.
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Research Briefing
An introduction to UK arms exports
A short introduction to UK arms exports. This briefing explains what arms exports are, what controls are in place and the process for granting licenses. It briefly looks at some of the most commonly raised concerns about UK arms exports.
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Research Briefing
Opposition Day debate: protecting steel in the UK
This page provides material for the Opposition Day debate “protecting steel in the UK” to be held on 23 January.
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Debate Pack
Debate on an e-petition to reform the Groceries Supply Code of Practice to better protect farmers
A Westminster Hall debate is scheduled for 22 January on the Groceries Supply Code of Practice. The subject for the debate has been chosen by the Petitions Committee, and the debate will be opened by Christina Rees MP.
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Debate Pack
Use and sale of illegal vapes
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the use and sale of illegal vapes on 16 January 2024 at 4.30pm. The debate will be led by Peter Gibson MP.
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Research Briefing
Economic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill 2022-23
This briefing explains clauses of the Bill and summarises debates in the Commons and commentary, in advance of its third reading on 10 January 2024.
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Research Briefing
School strike action in the UK
School strikes have taken place across the UK in 2022 and 2023. This briefing sets out current union and Government positions.
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Research Briefing
UK participation in EU programmes: Horizon Europe and Copernicus
After a delay of over two and a half years, formal UK participation in two EU programmes will begin on 1 January 2024. This paper provides an overview of the programmes, rules for UK participation and the UK financial contribution
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Research Briefing
The Data Protection and Digital Information Bill: progress of the Bill
The Data Protection and Digital Information Bill completed its stages in the House of Commons on 29 November 2023. It is scheduled to have its second reading in the House of Lords on 19 December 2023.
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Research Briefing
Consumer protection: leisure park homes
This briefing provides a general overview of the existing protections available to leisure park homeowners under consumer protection legislation.
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