Research Briefing
Debate on the Case for Private Ownership of Industries and Institutions in the UK
This briefing pack has been compiled to support the forthcoming debate on the case for private ownership of industries and institutions in the UK.
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Research Briefing
European Union Referendum Bill 2015–16: Second Reading
This Briefing Pack provides background reading for the European Union Referendum Bill, debated ay second reading in the House of Lords on 13 October 2015.
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Research Briefing
European Union Referendum Bill
This Library Note provides background reading for the European Union Referendum Bill, debated ay second reading in the House of Lords on 13 October 2015.
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Research Briefing
Debate on the Report of the Economic Affairs Committee on the Economic Case for High Speed 2
This Briefing Pack contains a selection of material which may be of assistance in preparing for the forthcoming Debate on the Report of the Economic Affairs Committee on the Economic Case for High Speed 2
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Research Briefing
Debate on Worldwide Violations of Article 18 of the 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the Priority Given by the UK and the International Community to Upholding Freedom of Religion and Belief
This Briefing Pack contains a selection of material relevant to the forthcoming debate on worldwide violations of Article 18 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the priority given by the UK and the international community to upholding freedom of religion and belief.
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Research Briefing
QSD on What Plans the Government has to Prevent the Population of the UK Reaching an Unsustainable Level
This Briefing Pack contains a selection of material relevant to the forthcoming QSD on what plans the Government has to prevent the population of the United Kingdom reaching an unsustainable level.
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Research Briefing
Greek Referendum on EU, ECB and IMF Bailout Proposals, 5 July 2015
This In Focus Note provides information on the 5 July 2015 Referendum in Greece on whether to accept the terms of a bailout package offered by its creditors.
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Research Briefing
Reports into Investigatory Powers
This Note provides a summary of the recommendations of recent reports, including the report of David Anderson QC, and supporting material on the use of investigatory powers.
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Research Briefing
QSD on How the Powers Promised to Wales and Scotland will Operate Within New, Balanced UK Governmental Structures
This Briefing Pack contains a selection of material relevant to the forthcoming QSD on how the powers promised to Wales and Scotland will operate within new, balanced United Kingdom governmental structures.
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Research Briefing
Debate on HM Government’s Support for Trade and Investment and the Contribution such Support Makes to Economic Growth
This Briefing Pack contains a selection of material relevant to the forthcoming debate in the House of Lords on the Government’s support for trade and investment and the contribution such support makes to economic growth.
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Research Briefing
Cities and Local Government Devolution Bill [HL] (HL Bill 1 of 2015–16)
This Note outlines the proposals for reform of combined authorities and local authorities set out in the Cities and Local Government Devolution Bill [HL].
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Research Briefing
Debate on Day Five of the 2015 Queen’s Speech: Business, Economic Affairs and Transport
This Briefing provides background information on the issues of Business, Economic Affairs and Transport, prepared in advance of the fifth day of debate on the Queen’s Speech on 4 June 2015. This briefing has been prepared in advance of the Queen’s Speech based on commitments contained in the Conservative party’s manifesto and speculative reports about what legislative proposals may be included; it does not constitute official information about the Government’s intentions or provide a complete list of bills to be announced. This pack is one of five, prepared to cover each day of debate on the Queen’s Speech in the House of Lords.
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Research Briefing
Debate on Day Three of the 2015 Queen’s Speech: Home Affairs, Local Government, Energy, Environment and Agriculture
This Briefing provides background information on the issues of Home Affairs, Local Government, Energy, Environment and Agriculture, prepared in advance of the third day of debate on the Queen’s Speech on 2 June 2015. This briefing has been prepared in advance of the Queen’s Speech based on commitments contained in the Conservative party’s manifesto and speculative reports about what legislative proposals may be included; it does not constitute official information about the Government’s intentions or provide a complete list of bills to be announced. This pack is one of five, prepared to cover each day of debate on the Queen’s Speech in the House of Lords.
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Research Briefing
House of Lords Reform 2010–15
This Note provides a summary of the proposals for reform of the House of Lords that were made during the 2010–15 parliament.
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Research Briefing
The Role of Soft Power and Non-Military Options in Conflict Prevention
On 5 December 2014, the House of Lords is scheduled to debate the following motion: “that this House takes note of the role of soft power and non-military options in conflict prevention”.
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