Debate Pack
Black History Month
An adjournment debate on Black History Month has been scheduled for Thursday 21 October 2021. Abena Oppong-Asare MP will open the debate.
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Research Briefing
The Post Office
This briefing paper answers common questions about the Post Office – covering its network, funding, modernisation and services.
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Debate Pack
Effect of post office closures on local communities
A debate on the effect of post office closures on local communities has been scheduled for Tuesday 19 October 2021 in Westminster Hall.
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Research Briefing
Judicial Review and Courts Bill
The Judicial Review and Courts Bill is a wide-ranging Government bill concerned with the justice system. The Bill’s Second Reading debate is scheduled for Tuesday 26 October.
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Research Briefing
Reforms to the coroner service in England and Wales
This Commons Library briefing paper provides information about the coroner service in England and Wales, provisions in the Judicial Review and Courts Bill which deal with coroners, and recommendations which have been made for further action and reform.
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Research Briefing
Infant cremation
This Commons Library briefing paper considers actions taken both in Scotland and in England and Wales to to ensure that, where possible, ashes are available from infant cremations and are returned to parents.
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Debate Pack
Baby Loss Awareness Week
A general debate will be held in the Commons Chamber on Thursday 23 September 2021 on Baby Loss Awareness Week. The subject for the debate has been nominated by the Backbench Business Committee, and the debate will be opened by Cherilyn Mackrory MP and Jeremy Hunt MP.
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Debate Pack
Violence against Christians in central African countries
A Westminster Hall debate on ‘Violence against Christians in central African countries' has been scheduled for Thursday 23 September 2021 from 1.30-4:30pm. The debate has been initiated by Jim Shannon MP.
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Debate Pack
Black Maternal Health Week
At 9:30am on 14 September 2021 there will be a Westminster Hall debate on Black Maternal Health Awareness Week. Bell Ribeiro-Abby MP will lead the debate.
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Debate Pack
The definition of Islamophobia
On 9 September 2021 at 3pm there will be a Westminster Hall Debate on the definition of Islamophobia. This debate will be led by Paul Bristow MP and Naz Shah MP.
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Research Briefing
Probate fees 2021
This Commons Library briefing paper deals with a Government proposal to establish a single fee of £273 for applicants for probate to reflect the full cost of processing probate applications
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Research Briefing
Domestic abuse: Support for victims and survivors
This paper explains the support available for victims and survivors of domestic abuse. This includes support from housing and social security agencies, and specialist domestic abuse support services such as Independent Domestic Violence Advisers (IDVAs) and refuges.
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Debate Pack
Community champions
A debate on Community Champions will be held in Westminster Hall on Thursday 24 June 2021 at 1.30pm. The debate will be opened by Dr Lisa Cameron MP.
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Debate Pack
Effect of the covid-19 pandemic on religious and ethnic minority communities throughout the world
A Westminster Hall debate on the Effect of the covid-19 pandemic on religious and ethnic minority communities throughout the world has been scheduled for Tuesday 22 June at 9.25am. The debate has been initiated by Jim Shannon MP
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Debate Pack
Performance of Royal Mail
There will be a debate on the performance of Royal Mail in Westminster Hall on 3.15 on Thursday 17 June. The debate will be led by David Johnston MP.
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