Research Briefing
How is biomedical research infrastructure funded in the UK?
Biomedical research infrastructure supports research into diseases. Funding for biomedical research comes from the public, private and third sectors.
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Research Briefing
Public access defibrillators
This briefing provides an overview on the provision and funding of public access defibrillators and the law surrounding their use.
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Research Briefing
What are synthetic drugs?
New, synthetic versions of harmful drugs, including synthetic opioids and synthetic cannabinoids, are increasingly found in UK’s illegal drug markets.
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Insight
What are synthetic drugs?
New, synthetic versions of harmful drugs, including synthetic opioids and synthetic cannabinoids, are increasingly found in UK’s illegal drug markets.
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Research Briefing
Rare Cancers Bill 2024-2025
The Rare Cancers Bill 2024-2025 had its second reading on Friday 14 March 2025. It was considered in Public Bill Committee on 2 July 2025 and report stage is scheduled for 11 July 2025. This is a private members' bill.
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Research Briefing
Developments in dementia treatments
This briefing focuses on two disease-modifying dementia drugs that are currently being appraised by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE): lecanemab and donanemab
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Debate Pack
Debate on IVF egg donation in young women
A debate will be held in Westminster Hall on Thursday 26 June 2025 on IVF egg donation in young women. The subject for the debate was chosen by the Backbench Business Committee and the debate was proposed by Jim Shannon MP.
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Debate Pack
Debate on long-term conditions
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 3pm on 12 June on long-term conditions. The subject for the debate has been chosen by the Backbench Business Committee, and the debate will be opened by Peter Prinsley MP.
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Debate Pack
General debate on incontinence
A general debate on incontinence is scheduled to take place in the House of Commons Chamber on Thursday 19 June 2025. The subject for the debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee, and the debate will be led by Sonia Kumar.
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Debate Pack
Debate on an e-petition relating to decriminalising abortion
A debate on e-petition 700014, relating to the decriminalisation of abortion, will take place in Westminster Hall on Monday 2 June 2025. This debate pack provides background on the topic and related press and parliamentary material.
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Debate Pack
Chronic urinary tract infections
A Westminster Hall debate on chronic urinary tract infections is scheduled for Wednesday 21 May 2025 at 9:30am. The debate will be led by Luke Taylor MP.
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Research Briefing
Mental Health Bill [HL] 2024-25
The Mental Health Bill [HL] will have its second reading on 19 May 2025. This briefing provides background to the bill and an overview of its main provisions.
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Research Briefing
Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill 2024-25: Progress of the bill
The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill 2024-25 began its report stage in the House of Commons on 16 May 2025.
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Debate Pack
Debate on research and treatment of brain tumours
A debate has been scheduled in the Commons Chamber for 8 May on research and treatment of brain tumours. The subject for this debate has been chosen by the Backbench Business Committee.
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Debate Pack
Parkinson’s Awareness Month
A debate on Parkinson’s Awareness Month is scheduled to take place in the House of Commons Chamber on Thursday 1 May 2025. The subject for the debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
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