Research Briefing
Utilities, industries and services can be owned by the public or the private sector. Various models have existed in the UK, including full nationalisation, privatisation with regulation and municipalisation.
Research Briefing
This introductory guide provides sources of statistics on constituency level statistics.
Research Briefing
The Assaults on Emergency Workers (Offences) Bill 2017-19 is a Private Member’s Bill, introduced by Chris Bryant. It would introduce a new offence of assaulting an emergency worker, new sentencing guidance, and new powers to take bodily samples from suspects. This Briefing Paper discusses the background to and content of the Bill, and has been updated to reflect the Committee stage debate.
Debate Pack
On 25 April 2018, there will be an Opposition Day Debate on Social Care in the Commons chamber.
Research Briefing
NHS winter data on demand, pressures and performance in England, including waiting times, ambulance handover delays, bed occupancy, norovirus, NHS 111, and delayed discharges.
Debate Pack
A general debate on freedom of religion or belief will take place in Westminster Hall on Thursday 1 March 2018 at 1.30pm.
Research Briefing
This House of Commons Library briefing paper looks at the Government’s announcements that postponed the introduction of funding reforms regarding how individuals pay for social care, including a more generous means-test and a cap on lifetime social care costs. A link to the full report in pdf format can be found at the bottom of this page.
Debate Pack
On the 15 November 2017, at 4:30pm, there will be a Westminster Hall debate on the effect of loneliness on local communities. The debate is sponsored by Rachel Reeves MP.
Debate Pack
This pack has been prepared ahead of the debate to be held in Westminster Hall on Wednesday 1 November from 2.30-4pm on product safety and fire risk in residential premises. The debate will be opened by Jim Fitzpatrick MP.
Debate Pack
A debate on ‘International Freedom of Religion or Belief’ has been scheduled for Thursday 26 October 2017 at 1.30pm in Westminster Hall. The debate has been initiated by Jim Shannon.
Research Briefing
This House of Commons Library briefing considers the policy proposals of successive Governments since 1997 for how individuals should pay for their social care.
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate on Unauthorised encampments is scheduled for Thursday 12 October 2017 at 1.30pm. The Member leading the debate is Wendy Morton MP.
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate on Royal Mail delivery office closures is scheduled for Wednesday 11 October. The Member leading the debate is Helen Hayes MP.
Research Briefing
Statistics on the size, income and activities of the voluntary sector. Includes data on social investment, National Lottery funding, charitable giving and rates of informal and formal volunteering.
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