Research Briefing
Public libraries
This Library paper gives a brief overview of public library services in England.
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Insight
Unitary authorities: The role of parish and town councils
An overview of the responsibilities, locations and budgets of English parish and town councils.
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Constituency casework
Find a charity in your constituency
Sources for searching for charities with a registered address in England, Wales and Scotland.
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Debate Pack
Effect of the Covid-19 pandemic on Freedom of Religion or Belief
A Backbench Business debate on the ‘Effect of the Covid-19 pandemic on Freedom of Religion or Belief’ has been scheduled for Thursday 26 November 2020 in Westminster Hall from 1.30pm to 3.00pm. The debate has been nominated by the Backbench Business Committee after a representation from Jim Shannon MP, Fiona Bruce MP and David Linden MP
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Debate Pack
Recognising and preserving the value of charity-funded medical research in the 2020 Spending Review
A debate will be held in Westminster Hall on Tuesday 24 November 2020 at 9.30am on recognising and preserving the value of charity-funded medical research in the 2020 Spending Review. The subject for the debate has been nominated by the Backbench Business Committee and the debate will be opened by Dr James Davies MP and Chris Green MP.
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Debate Pack
Protections for emergency service workers
A Westminster Hall debate on protections for emergency services is scheduled for Wednesday 4 November 2020 at 4.30pm. The Member leading the debate is Matt Vickers MP.
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Insight
Who were the first MPs from ethnic minority backgrounds?
This Insight looks at ethnic minority representation in the House of Commons both historically and currently.
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Insight
Queen’s Birthday Honours 2020: First delay in a reign
How are honours awarded and how has Covid-19 affected this year's list?
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Insight
Coronavirus: Parliamentary scrutiny and lockdown regulations
This Insight looks at how Covid-19 public health restrictions are put in place by the Government, and Parliament’s role in scrutinising those decisions.
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Debate Pack
Spending of the Department for Digital, Culture and Media and Sport on support measures for the DCMS sectors during and after the covid-19 pandemic
Backbench Business: Spending of the Department for Digital, Culture and Media and Sport on support measures for the DCMS sectors during and after the Covid-19 pandemic debate is scheduled for 8 October 2020. Members leading the debate are Julian Knight MP and Kevin Brennan MP
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Research Briefing
Free TV licences: Local impact of changes for over 75s
This Insight explores the relationship between Pension Credit and free TV licences, and includes an interactive dashboard to estimate the number of households affected.
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Insight
Free TV licences: Local impact of changes for over 75s (dashboard)
This Insight explores the relationship between Pension Credit and free TV licences, and includes an interactive dashboard to estimate the number of households affected.
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Research Briefing
Commons Library analysis of the Business and Planning Bill 2019-21
This Library Paper has been prepared for the Commons stages of the Business and Planning Bill 2019-21 on 29 June 2020.
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Research Briefing
Coronavirus: Support for household finances
This Commons Library briefing paper outlines the measures introduced by the Government, and other authorities, to support household finances during the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak.
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Research Briefing
Sources of statistics on inequalities between ethnic groups
This reading list brings together statistical sources of information on inequalities between ethnic groups.
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