Insight
‘Flight shame’: Is it taking off?
In the UK, 297 million air passengers passed through UK airports in 2019.
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Research Briefing
Brexit: a reading list of post-EU Referendum publications by Parliament and the Devolved Assemblies
This reading list brings together briefings on Brexit by the Parliamentary libraries and the Devolved Assembly research services with reports by Parliamentary and Devolved Assembly committees following the result of the EU Referendum on 23 June 2016.
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Debate Pack
Civil Aviation Authority and aviation safety
A Westminster Hall debate on the ‘Civil Aviation Authority and aviation safety' has been scheduled for Thursday 6 February 2020 at 3pm. The debate has been initiated by Alistair Carmichael MP.
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Research Briefing
Naval shipbuilding: February 2020 update
The Commons Library has published several briefing papers in recent years examining surface ship procurement. This short paper looks at the latest developments which include halting the Fleet Solid Support ship competition, a new in-service date for the Type 31 frigates and Sir John Parker's review of the implementation of the National Shipbuilding Strategy.
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Debate Pack
Net zero targets and decarbonising transport
A Westminster Hall debate on the ‘Net zero targets and decarbonising transport’ has been scheduled for Tuesday 4 February 2020 from 9.30-11.00am. The debate has been initiated by Damian Hinds MP.
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Research Briefing
Northern Rail: The end of the line
The move comes at a time when the rail franchising system is under considerable strain.
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Insight
Northern Rail: The end of the line
The move comes at a time when the rail franchising system is under considerable strain.
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Insights for the new Parliament (plus BSL video)
Impartial analysis of some of the key issues that parliamentarians will have to address in the new Parliament
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Research Briefing
Railways (minimum service levels) Bill 2019-20
The Railways (minimum service levels) Bill 2019-20 was announced in the Queen’s Speech on 19 December 2019 No date is yet available for second reading.
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Research Briefing
On the right track? The future of rail services
The ongoing Williams Review is likely to recommend improving accessibility and regional accountability for rail services
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Insight
On the right track? The future of rail services
The ongoing Williams Review is likely to recommend improving accessibility and regional accountability for rail services
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Research Briefing
Pavement and on-street parking in England
This paper outlines the general legal position on what is generally called ‘pavement parking’ and the measures available to the police and local authorities to tackle it.
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Research Briefing
Planning for a no-deal Brexit
After Boris Johnson became Prime Minister in July 2019 the Government intensified planning for a no-deal Brexit and stressed its intention to take the UK out of the EU on 31 October with or without a deal. But the UK remained in the EU after 31 October after a further extension of the Article 50 period was agreed with the EU. A no-deal Brexit however remains the default outcome if an agreement is not ratified. This briefing paper provides an overview of Government and EU preparations for a no-deal Brexit, and of recent reports analysing the possible impact of this outcome
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Debate Pack
Proposed reinstatement of the Colne to Skipton railway link
A Westminster Hall debate on the 'Proposed reinstatement of the Colne to Skipton railway link’ has been scheduled for Tuesday 29 October 2019 from 9.30-11.00 am. The debate has been initiated by Graham P Jones MP.
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Research Briefing
The Williams Review: The future of rail?
Keith Williams will appear before the Transport Select Committee on Monday 28 October.
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