Debate Pack
Baby Loss Awareness Week 2019
MPs will debate Baby Loss Awareness on Tuesday 8 October. This House of Commons Library Debate Pack provides background information and press and parliamentary coverage of the issues.
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Research Briefing
Adult social care: the Government’s ongoing policy review and anticipated Green Paper (England)
This House of Commons Library briefing paper considers the Government’s ongoing review of social care policy, in particular how it is funded by individuals and the public sector in England. The May Government said in March 2017 it would publish a consultative Green Paper on this topic, but in July 2019 the Financial Times reported that the new Prime Minister may decide that a White Paper setting out the Government’s new policies should be published instead. A link to the full report in pdf format can be found at the bottom of this page.
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Debate Pack
Social Care Funding (2019)
On Tuesday 1 October, there will be a Westminster Hall debate at 2.30 on Social Care Funding.
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Insight
Stop-and-search powers: Extension of ‘no-suspicion’ searches
Police forces are no longer expected to follow voluntary guidance on 'no-suspicion' searches.
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Debate Pack
General debate on the role and sufficiency of youth services
In the Floor of the House on 24 July 2019 there will be a general debate on the role and sufficiency of youth services.
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Insight
How is the Government implementing a ‘public health approach’ to serious violence?
A 'public health approach’ suggests policy makers should search for a ‘cure’ by using scientific evidence to identify what causes violence and find interventions.
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Debate Pack
Bishop of Truro’s Review on Persecution of Christians Overseas
A Backbench Business debate on the ‘Bishop of Truro's Review on Persecution of Christians Overseas’ has been scheduled for Thursday 18 July 2019 in the Main Chamber. The debate has been nominated by the Backbench Business Committee after a representation from Chris Philp MP, Fiona Bruce MP, Jim Shannon MP and David Linden MP.
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Research Briefing
Census (Return Particulars and Removal of Penalties) Bill [HL] 2017-19
The Census (Return of Particulars and Removal of Penalties) Bill [HL] 2017-19 is a Government Bill that provides for voluntary questions on sexual orientation and gender identity to be included in the census in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
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Debate Pack
General Debate on Public Libraries
A Westminster Hall debate on public libraries is scheduled for Thursday 11 July 2019 at 1.30 pm. The Member leading the debate is Matt Western MP
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Insight
Last orders? The decline of pubs around the UK
Estimates suggest the number of UK pubs fell by 37.5 per week from 2016-2017. Where and why is demand drying up?
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Debate Pack
General debate on changes to Tier 5 Religious Worker Visas
General debate on changes to Tier 5 Religious Worker Visas
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Debate Pack
The contribution of the Jewish Community to the UK
A general debate on the contribution of the Jewish Community to the UK.
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Research Briefing
Leasehold retirement homes: exit/event fees
This briefing paper explains action taken by the Office of Fair Trading and the Law Commission to investigate fees charged by managing agents or freeholders when a leasehold owner of a retirement flat wants to sell or rent out their home. These fees are often referred to as 'exit' or 'event' fees.
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Insight
Police stations: Are they a thing of the past?
Why are police stations closing and what impact is this having on community-police relations?
Total results (page 18 of 34)