Debate Pack
Future shape of the armed forces
This Debate Pack has been prepared for the debate on the 'Future shape of the armed forces', to be held in the Westminster Hall on Wednesday 19 July 2017. The Member leading the debate is Leo Docherty MP.
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Debate Pack
The Commemoration of Passchendaele, the third battle of Ypres
Debate Pack for the Commemoration of Passchendaele, the third battle of Ypres
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Research Briefing
Key Issues 2017
Key Issues 2017 is a series of short briefings on the topics that will take centre stage in UK and international politics in the new Parliament. Written by impartial Commons Library specialists, these articles are designed to help the reader get up to speed quickly on issues such as; Brexit, the housing crisis, the future of devolution and much more.
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Debate Pack
Debate on the Address: Brexit and Foreign Affairs
This pack has been prepared ahead of the Debate on the Address to be held in the Commons Chamber on Monday 26th June 2017 on Brexit and Foreign Affairs.
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Research Briefing
The Armed Forces (Flexible Working) Bill
The Queen’s Speech 2017 announced plans for an Armed Forces (Flexible Working) Bill. This short paper looks at what we know so far about the Bill. The Library will produce a full briefing paper on the Bill for its Second Reading in the House of Commons.
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Research Briefing
Armed Forces Housing
Accommodation is a major issue for armed forces personnel. This Commons Library briefing paper looks at current issues with Service accommodation including reports of poor maintenance, increased rents and uncertainty over future accommodation plans.
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Research Briefing
NATO Brussels Summit 2017: a preview
A short preview of the NATO summit in Brussels in May 2017 from the House of Commons Library.
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Debate Pack
The Future Accommodation Model
On Tuesday 18 April 2017, there will be a debate on ‘The Future Accommodation Model’ in Westminster Hall from 4.30pm to 6.00pm. The debate has been initiated by Jeff Smith MP.
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Debate Pack
Funding for the National Spitfire Project
MPs will debate ‘Funding for the National Spitfire Project’ in Westminster Hall on Tuesday 28 March 2017 from 2.30pm to 4.00pm. The debate has been initiated by Royston Smith MP.
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Research Briefing
ISIS/Daesh: the military response in Iraq and Syria
An update on the military campaign in Iraq and Syria is available in CBP8011, Syria and Iraq: update June 2017. This document will no longer be updated but serves as a useful summary of the military campaign against ISIS to March 2017.
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Debate Pack
Armed forces and investigation and prosecution of historical cases
An Opposition Day debate on a motion relating to Armed forces and investigation and prosecution of historical cases, will be held in the Commons Chamber on Thursday 23 February 2017. The debate will arise on a motion in the name of the Democratic Unionist Party.
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Research Briefing
Awards for Valour (Protection) Bill: Committee Stage Report
The Awards for Valour (Protection) Bill, which was presented on 29 June 2016, is sponsored by Gareth Johnson MP. The Bill passed Second Reading in the Commons on 25 November 2016. Several amendments which narrow the scope of the Bill were adopted in Committee on 1 February 2017. Report Stage and Third Reading is now scheduled for 24 February 2017. The Bill has the full support of the Government and is therefore considered likely to progress.
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Debate Pack
A Better Defence Estate Strategy
This material has been collated ahead of the Westminster Hall debate on 'A Better Defence Estate Strategy', to be held on Tuesday 21 February 2017 at 9.30am. The debate has been initiated by Mrs Helen Grant MP.
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Debate Pack
General debate on the Armed Forces Covenant Report 2016
This Debate Pack has been prepared ahead of the 'General debate on the Armed Forces Covenant Report 2016', to be held on Thursday 2 February.
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