Research Briefing
Covid-19: Improving Income Equality and Sustainability
The current health emergency is likely to have a disproportionately negative effect on the economic position of lower-paid people, young people, and women.
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Canadian Senate reform: What has been happening?
The Senate of Canada has moved to a former train station, where it will sit during the Ottawa Parliament’s own restoration and renewal programme. But this is not the only change that has affected Canada’s second chamber in recent years. The architecture of its appointments process has also been undergoing an overhaul.
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Research Briefing
Private International Law (Implementation of Agreements) Bill [HL]: Briefing for Lords Stages
This proposed law has two main functions: implementing three international agreements; and setting out a way in which future agreements can be implemented.
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Research Briefing
Educational Opportunities for Children and Young People from Working-class Backgrounds
The educational opportunities available to children and young people from lower socio-economic backgrounds are important to social mobility. This House of Lords Library briefing provides background information on this issue ahead of a debate on the subject scheduled to take place on 5 March 2020.
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Research Briefing
Improved Early Years Interventions
Evidence suggests early years interventions can be effective in improving children's life chances but there remain calls for a national strategy. This House of Lords Library briefing provides background information on this issue ahead of a debate on the subject scheduled to take place on 27 February 2020.
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Research Briefing
Reversing the Beeching Closures: Full Steam Ahead?
This House of Lords Library briefing provides background information on recent government announcements relating to the restoration of rail lines closed in the latter half of the twentieth century.
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Research Briefing
House of Lords in 2020: Profile of Membership
This House of Lords Library briefing presents a range of information on the membership of the House of Lords as at 17 January 2020. All figures are for the membership as at this date unless otherwise stated.
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Research Briefing
Extension of Franchise (House of Lords) Bill [HL]: Briefing for Lords Stages
This House of Lords Library Briefing provides background information on the Extension of Franchise (House of Lords) Bill [HL], ahead of its second reading in the House of Lords on 7 February 2020.
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Research Briefing
Birmingham Commonwealth Games Bill [HL]: Briefing for Lords Stages
This House of Lords Library briefing provides background information on the Birmingham Commonwealth Games Bill [HL], ahead of its second reading in the House of Lords on 3 February 2020.
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Research Briefing
Air Traffic Management and Unmanned Aircraft Bill [HL]: Briefing for Lords Stages
This House of Lords Library briefing provides background information on the Air Traffic Management and Unmanned Aircraft Bill [HL], ahead of its second reading in the House of Lords on 27 January 2020.
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Research Briefing
Queen’s Speech January 2020: Debate in the House of Lords Day 3
This House of Lords Library Briefing has been published ahead of day 3 of the Lords debate on the December 2019 Queen’s Speech, covering the following subjects: economic affairs, business and public services
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Research Briefing
Queen’s Speech January 2020: Debate in the House of Lords Day 2
This House of Lords Library Briefing has been published ahead of day 2 of the Lords debate on the December 2019 Queen’s Speech, covering the following subjects: home affairs, justice, constitutional affairs and devolved affairs.
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Research Briefing
Queen’s Speech: Debate in the House of Lords Days 1 and 2
This House of Lords Library Briefing has been published ahead of days 1 and 2 of the Lords debate on the Queen’s Speech, covering the following subjects: exiting the European Union, trade, foreign affairs and defence.
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Research Briefing
Extension of Franchise (House of Lords) Bill [HL]: Briefing for Lords Stages
This House of Lords Library Briefing has been prepared in advance of the second reading in the House of Lords of the Extension of Franchise (House of Lords) Bill [HL], scheduled to take place on 19 July 2019.
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Research Briefing
International Relations Committee Report: Rising Nuclear Risk, Disarmament and the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty
This House of Lords Library Briefing Pack contains a selection of material relevant for the forthcoming debate on the International Relations Committee Report: Rising Nuclear Risk, Disarmament and the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.
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