Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate on a motion relating to consumer protection for online gaming is scheduled to take place on Tuesday 13 September 2016 at 1430hrs. The Member in charge of the debate is Owen Thompson.
Research Briefing
A backbench business debate is being held on 8 September 2016 on scamming and its effect on vulnerable individuals. This paper explores the different types of scams, regulation and what can be done to combat this threat.
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 Commons Library briefing explains why those in England and Wales with pleural plaques are not entitled to compensation whilst in Scotland and Northern Ireland those with the condition are able to claim damages.
Research Briefing
A House of Commons Library Briefing Paper concerning the regulation of chemicals. There are many pieces of legislation that govern the regulation of chemicals, the majority of these originating from the European Union. This briefing will focus on the main regulations, giving details on what they cover.
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 note provides an overview of civil court claims for mesothelioma.
Research Briefing
This introductory guide provides sources of statistics on UK industries.
Research Briefing
This introductory guide provides sources of statistics on trade.
Research Briefing
This introductory guide provides sources of statistics on inflation and prices.
Research Briefing
This note describes the make up of what is often called the economic third sector or social enterprise.
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 debate pack has been prepared ahead of the debate on broadband in Wales to be held in Westminster Hall on Wednesday 6 July at 2.30pm. Mr Mark Williams MP initiated the debate.
Research Briefing
This Commons Library briefing describes measures being taken in the UK and elsewhere to make ownership of companies, land and real property more transparent.
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