Research Briefings Archive

Research Briefing

Lord Speaker: Election 2016

Monday, 25 April, 2016

The Lord Speaker is elected by Members of the House of Lords every five years. This House of Lords Library briefing provides an overview of the process for electing a Lord Speaker. It includes information on standing for election, voting and the triggers for an election. The primary role of the Lord Speaker is to preside over proceedings in the Chamber, including committees of the whole House. Details about the office of the Lord Speaker itself, as well as background to how the office came into being, are available in Lords Library briefing Principal Office Holders in the House of Lords (19 March 2015).
Research Briefing

Rural Economy: Key Statistics and Recent Developments

Friday, 22 April, 2016

This Lords Library briefing provides key statistics on the rural economy and a summary recent developments.
Research Briefing

World Intellectual Property Day, 26 April 2016

Thursday, 21 April, 2016

This House of Lords Library briefing provides information on World Intellectual Property Day designated for the 26 April 2016.
- Research Briefing
- Culture, Media & Sport
Research Briefing

High Speed Rail (London–West Midlands) Bill: Briefing for Lords Stages

Wednesday, 06 April, 2016

This Lords Library briefing provides a short overview of the contents of the HS2 Bill and its progress in the House of Commons.
Research Briefing

House of Lords: Public Offices and Positions Held by Members

Tuesday, 29 March, 2016

This House of Lords Library briefing presents lists of public offices and positions previously or currently held by Members of the House of Lords as at 23 March 2016.
Research Briefing

Northern Ireland (Stormont Agreement and Implementation Plan) Bill: Briefing for Lords Stages

Wednesday, 23 March, 2016

This House of Lords Library briefing provides an overview of the provisions in the Bill, and a summary of the Bill’s proceedings in the House of Commons.
- Research Briefing
- Devolution
Research Briefing

World Autism Awareness Day, 2 April 2016

Wednesday, 23 March, 2016

This House of Lords Library briefing provides information on the prevalence of autism in the UK and sets out some of the policies and actions being implemented to help autistic people.
- Research Briefing
- Health
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House of Commons Members’ Fund Bill 2015–16: Briefing for Lords Stages

Wednesday, 23 March, 2016

This House of Lords Library briefing provides information in support of the House of Lords consideration of the House of Commons Members’ Fund Bill.
- Research Briefing
- Parliament
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House of Lords: Statistical Profile of Membership

Wednesday, 23 March, 2016

This House of Lords Library briefing presents a range of information about the membership of the House of Lords as the House was composed on Friday 11 March 2016.
- Research Briefing
- House of Lords
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2016 Budget: Overview and Reactions

Friday, 18 March, 2016

This Lords Library briefing provides a summary of 2016 Budget announcements and the immediate reaction.
Research Briefing

European Union: Prime Ministers’ Speeches and Party Manifestos since 1970

Tuesday, 15 March, 2016

This House of Lords Library briefing outlines some of the key statements on Europe made by Prime Ministers since 1970 and reproduces the manifesto commitments made at general elections by each party over the same period.
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Devolved Legislature Elections, 5 May 2016: Background

Friday, 11 March, 2016

This House of Lords Library briefing provides information relating to the elections for the devolved legislatures in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland on 5 May 2016.
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Battle of the Somme: 100 Years Anniversary

Wednesday, 09 March, 2016

This House of Lords Library briefing provides an overview of the history of the battle of the Somme, which took place in the First World War, between 1 July 1916 and 18 November 1916, and was a joint Anglo-French operation in the region of the river of the Somme. It briefly describes the planning of the offensive, the events of the battle, and the role of Commonwealth troops in the conflict. It then provides an overview of the commemorative programme of events to mark the centenary of the battle, which are being organised by the UK Government. The briefing has been prepared to mark the centenary of the start of the battle, on 1 July 2016, and to support the question for short debate on marking the centenary of the battle of the Somme, scheduled to take place in the House of Lords on 14 March 2016.
- Research Briefing
- Defence
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Driving Instructors (Registration) Bill: Briefing for Lords Stages

Tuesday, 08 March, 2016

This House of Lords Library briefing provides background information in advance of the second reading of the Driving Instructors (Registration) Bill in the House of Lords on Friday 11 March 2016.
- Research Briefing
- Transport
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Gambling (Categorisation and Use of B2 Gaming Machines) Bill [HL]: Briefing for Lords Stages

Tuesday, 08 March, 2016

This House of Lords Library briefing provides information in support of the House of Lords consideration of the private member’s bill, Gambling (Categorisation and Use of B2 Gaming Machines) Bill [HL] on Friday 11 March 2016.
- Research Briefing
- Culture, Media & Sport

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