Research Briefing
This House of Lords Library Briefing places the current position of the UK public finances in a longer-term context, both historical and into the future. From this perspective, it explores the question of whether the debt position is ‘sustainable’.
Research Briefing
This Lords Library briefing provides information on the Northern Ireland (Regional Rates and Energy) Bill; the Northern Ireland Assembly Members (Pay) Bill; and the Northern Ireland Budget (Anticipation and Adjustments) Bill, ahead of their second readings and remaining stages in the House of Lords on 27 March 2018.
Research Briefing
This House of Lords Library Briefing has been prepared in advance of the debate scheduled to take place in the House of Lords on 22 March 2018 on the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting 2018 and on the International Relations Committee report, 'Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting 2018'.
Research Briefing
This Briefing Pack contains a selection of material relevant for the forthcoming debate on the economy in the light of the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s Spring Statement.
Research Briefing
This Lords Library briefing provides information on the Finance (No.2) Bill, ahead of its second reading and remaining stages in the House of Lords on 8 March 2018.
Research Briefing
This House of Lords Library Briefing has been produced for the debate taking place in the House of Lords on 8 March 2018, to mark International Women’s Day, on “the steps being taken to press for progress on gender equality globally”. It provides an overview of the global situation regarding gender equality, the UK’s position, and actions taken by the UK Government to promote gender equality overseas and domestically.
Research Briefing
This House of Lords Library Briefing has been prepared in advance of the second reading of the Haulage Permits and Trailer Registration Bill [HL] in the House of Lords on 27 February 2018.
Research Briefing
This Briefing Pack contains a selection of material in preparation for the forthcoming debate on what priority Her Majesty's Government will give to investing in nursing globally, in the light of the impact of such investment on improving health, promoting gender equality and strengthening local economies.
Research Briefing
This Briefing Pack contains a selection of material relevant for the forthcoming debate what priority HMG will give to women and girls, including widows, when developing and implementing Department for International Development initiatives and projects.
Research Briefing
This House of Lords Library Briefing examines current UK expenditure on aid and the mechanisms by which it is spent, including through the European Union institutions, and how these might be impacted post-Brexit. The paper examines the Government’s proposals for the UK-EU relationship post-Brexit and reviews what other commentators have suggested about the implications of Brexit for both UK and EU development assistance.
Research Briefing
This Briefing Pack contains a selection of material relevant for the forthcoming debate that the House takes note of the report from the Economic Affairs Committee, Brexit and the Labour Market.
Research Briefing
This Briefing Pack contains a selection of material in preparation for the forthcoming debate on what steps Her Majesty's Government are taking to ensure the availability, and sustainable management, of water in developing countries. The debate takes place on 24 January 2018.
Research Briefing
This House of Lords Library Briefing has been prepared in advance of the debate on 18 January 2018 on the following motion moved by Lord Teverson (Liberal Democrat) “that this House takes note of the case for the UK to remain a global leader for green finance, and for the UK’s financial sector to be resilient to climate change”.
Research Briefing
This Briefing Pack contains a selection of material in preparation for the forthcoming debate on the report from the House of Lords European Union Committee Brexit entitled Brexit: Deal or No Deal (7th Report, HL Paper 46).
Research Briefing
This House of Lords Library briefing has been produced in preparation for the debate on 8 January 2018 on the Government's Industrial Strategy and the case for boosting earning power and productivity across the United Kingdom with investment in the skills, businesses and infrastructure of the future.
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