Research Briefing
Bank of England and Financial Services Bill [HL] (HL Bill 65 of 2015–16)
This Library Note provides information in support of the House of Lords consideration of the Bank of England and Financial Services Bill [HL].
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Research Briefing
Advertising of Prostitution (Prohibition) Bill [HL]
This In Focus briefing provides background information in advance of the second reading of the Advertising of Prostitution (Prohibition) Bill [HL] in the House of Lords on 23 October 2015.
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Research Briefing
QSD on the Merits of Different Forms of Nuclear Technology
This briefing pack has been compiled to support the question for short debate on the merits of different forms of nuclear technology.
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Research Briefing
Treatment of LGBTI Citizens Worldwide
This Library Note has been written to support the House of Lords debate on the global treatment of LGBTI citizens.
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Research Briefing
Property Boundaries (Resolution of Disputes) Bill [HL]
This In Focus briefing provides background information in advance of the second readingof the Property Boundaries (Resolution of Disputes) Bill [HL] in the House of Lords on 11 September 2015.
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Research Briefing
QSD on the Shared Values that Underpin British Public Life
This briefing pack has been compiled to support the question for short debate on the shared values that underpin British public life.
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Research Briefing
Sustainability of the National Health Service as a Public Service Free at the Point of Need
This Library Note has been written to support the House of Lords debate on the sustainability of the National Health Service as a public service free at the point of need.
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Research Briefing
Statistics on Retirements from the House of Lords
This In Focus note provides key statistics and background information on those Members in the House of Lords who have taken voluntary retirement. This includes age, affiliation and attendance levels.
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Research Briefing
QSD on the Political Situation in Syria
This briefing pack contains a selection of material to support the House of Lords question for short debate on the political situation in Syria, including information from the United Nations and recent commentary pieces.
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Research Briefing
Recent Developments in Syria
Brief information on recent developments in Syria, including the impact of Islamic State and the effects of the conflict on Syria’s population.
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Research Briefing
QSD on Whether the Current Defence Budget is Sufficient to Enable the Armed Forces to Meet the Needs of the UK’s Long-term Foreign Policy
This Briefing Pack contains a selection of material which may be of assistance in preparing for the QSD on Whether the Current Defence Budget is Sufficient to Enable the Armed Forces to Meet the Needs of the UK's Long-term Foreign Policy.
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Research Briefing
Debate on Transport Connectivity and Infrastructure in the North of England
This Briefing Pack contains a selection of material relevant to the forthcoming debate in the House of Lords on Transport Connectivity and Infrastructure in the North of England.
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Research Briefing
Debate on Day Two of the 2015 Queen’s Speech: Constitutional Affairs, Legal Affairs and Devolved Affairs
This Briefing provides background information on the issues of Constitutional Affairs, Legal Affairs and Devolved Affairs, prepared in advance of the second day of debate on the Queen’s Speech on 1 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 One of the 2015 Queen’s Speech: Foreign Affairs, Defence, EU and International Development
This Briefing provides background information on the issues of Foreign Affairs, Defence, EU and International Development, prepared in advance of the first day of debate on the Queen’s Speech on 28 May 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
Retirement from the House of Lords
This Note discusses the development of retirement provisions in the House of Lords, and considers additional proposals put forward by forums such as that have been raised by the Leader’s Group on Member’s Leaving the House and the House of Commons Political and Constitutional Reform Select Committee (for example, the possibility of introducing a compulsory retirement age). The Note also contains brief analysis and information on the eight Members that have taken voluntary retirement so far.
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