Research Briefing
Figures released in January 2015 showed that the UK’s creative industries were worth £76.9 billion per year to the UK economy. However, concern has been expressed regarding the ability to maintain recent levels of progress and to compete globally in such a fast-moving market.
Research Briefing
This Briefing Pack contains a selection of material relevant to the forthcoming debate in the House of Lords on empowering women, including widows, in the developing world in order to aid conflict resolution and the long-term sustainability of more stable societies.
Research Briefing
This Briefing provides background information on the issues of Health, Education, Welfare and Culture, prepared in advance of the fourth day of debate on the Queen’s Speech on 3 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.
Research Briefing
This Library Note provides background reading for Members in advance of the debate to be held on 5 March 2015 on 'Women’s Economic Empowerment both Nationally and Internationally'.
Research Briefing
This Library Note provides background reading for Members in advance of the debate to be held on 20 November 2014: “that this House takes note of the Azure card”.
Research Briefing
This Library Note provides background reading in advance of the debate in the House of Lords on 27 February 2014 on recent developments in Syria and the Middle East.
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