Research Briefing
This House of Commons Library briefing paper provides an overview and background to the Private Member's Bill: Children Act 1989 (Amendment) (Female Genital Mutilation) [HL], Bill 294 of 2017-19. The Bill has completed its parliamentary stages in the House of Lords and is now passing through the House of Commons.
Research Briefing
What could happen if the EU and UK negotiators don't agree a withdrawal agreement in time and the UK has to leave the EU on 29 March 2019 without one - and with no framework for future relations either? This paper looks at how such a situation might come about, the constitutional implications for the UK and in some cases for the devolved administrations, and what the impact might be in a range of policy areas.
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate on Support for fathers in early parenthood is scheduled for 30 January 2019. The Member initiating the debate is Tracey Crouch MP.
Research Briefing
The House of Commons Library's Social Mobility Index by Constituency (SMIC) provides an indication of how likely a person from a disadvantaged background in each constituency is to progress to a higher social status later in life. The SMIC compares constituencies in England using 14 variables which represent four life stages: early years, school age, youth, and adulthood.
Debate Pack
This House of Commons Library landing page has been prepared in advance of a debate entitled "Findings of the Care Crisis Review". This will be led by Lucy Allan MP and will take place in Westminster Hall on Wednesday 5th September 2018, starting at 4.30pm and lasting for one hour.
Debate Pack
On Tuesday 24 July 2018, there will be a Westminster Hall debate on Family Hubs. This is a one hour debate, starting at 4:30pm, sponsored by Fiona Bruce MP.
Debate Pack
On 12 July 2018, there will be a debate on The Practice of Forced Adoption in the UK, chosen by the Backbench Business Committee. The debate will take place in the Commons chamber.
Research Briefing
This Commons Library briefing paper provides an overview of social work reform and the regulation of the social work profession in England. It also outlines the Government’s plans to establish a new social work specific regulator: Social Work England.
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate on Safeguarding children and young people in sport is scheduled for Tuesday 1 May 2018 at 9.30am. The Member leading the debate is Bambos Charalambous MP.
Debate Pack
On 2 May 2018, there will be a Westminster Hall debate on Grandchildren's access rights to their grandparents. Starting at 4:30pm, this is an hour-long debate sponsored by Nigel Huddleston MP.
Research Briefing
This Commons Library briefing paper provides an overview of the Childcare Vouchers and Tax-Free Childcare schemes and a comparison of their key features. It explores the ‘winners and losers’ under each scheme, considers how the schemes interact with welfare benefits, and outlines some other sources of help with childcare costs. The Childcare Voucher scheme and the new Tax-Free Childcare scheme are both UK-wide.
Debate Pack
This House of Commons Library briefing page has been prepared in advance of a debate entitled "Effect of Welfare Reform and Work Act 2016", which will be led by Dr Philippa Whitford MP. It will take place in Westminster Hall on Wednesday 21st March 2018 at 9.30am.
Debate Pack
This House of Commons briefing page has been prepared in advance of a debate on motions relating to Universal Credit, Children and Young Persons and Social Security. This will take place in the main House of Commons Chamber on Tuesday 13th March 2018.
Debate Pack
This House of Commons Library debate pack briefing has been prepared in advance of a debate entitled ”Strengthening Families”. This will take place in Westminster Hall on 8 February 2018 at 1:30pm and will be led by Fiona Bruce MP.
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