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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Research Briefing
Seafarers’ Wages Bill [HL] 2022-23
The Seafarers’ Wages Bill aims to ensure that seafarers with close ties to the UK are paid at least an equivalent to the UK national minimum wage while they are in UK waters. The Bill's second reading is scheduled for 19 December 2022.
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Research Briefing
Levelling-Up and Regeneration Bill 2022/23: Progress of the Bill
A briefing on the Levelling-Up and Regeneration Bill 2022-23 following its completion of Committee Stage in the House of Commons.
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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
Transport Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill 2022-23
This briefing will discuss the Government's Bill to make provision about minimum service levels in connection with the taking by trade unions of strike action relating to transport services.
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Rail FAQs
This briefing answers Frequently Asked Questions about the railways in Great Britain, including railway ownership and funding; timetabling; the Williams-Shapps Plan for Rail; ticket fare increases; HS2; Northern Powerhouse Rail; and railway electrification.
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Research Briefing
Northern Powerhouse Rail
This briefing provides an overview of Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR), a programme of strategic rail investments designed to improve connectivity between cities and towns in the North of England. The briefing covers the Government's proposed route, cost and schedule for the programme as well as commentary on the Government's proposals.
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Insight
How much could rail fares increase by in 2023, and why?
Rail Fares will rise in 2023, but not by July’s Retail Price Index of 12.3%
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Research Briefing
High-Speed Rail (Crewe to Manchester) Bill
This paper focuses on the western leg of HS2 from Crewe to Manchester and the High Speed Rail (Crewe to Manchester) Bill, which would authorise it.
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Ports and Shipping FAQs
This briefing answers Frequently Asked Questions about ports and shipping including devolution, harbour powers, international treaties, decarbonisation, ferry passengers' rights, and seafarers' employment rights.
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Research Briefing
Access to transport for disabled people
This paper explains the legislative frameworks and policies that apply to public transport users with disabilities or reduced mobility.
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Research Briefing
Taxation of road fuels (2008 to 2022)
This Commons Library briefing discusses the approach of Labour, Coalition and Conservative Governments since 2010 to taxing road fuels.
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Road traffic offences and licensing FAQs
This briefing paper answers Frequently Asked Questions about road traffic offences and licensing.
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Debate Pack
Great British Railway headquarters
This page provides a summary of the competition to determine the location of the Great British Railway headquarters.
Total results (page 9 of 39)