Research Briefing
Easter Trading Bill [HL]
This In Focus briefing provides background information in advance of the second reading in the House of Lords of the Easter Trading Bill [HL] on 19 June 2015.
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Research Briefing
Debate on the Contribution of the Creative Industries to the United Kingdom Economy
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.
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Research Briefing
QSD on Corruption in the UK in the Light of Transparency International UK’s Report ‘Corruption on your Doorstep: How Corrupt Capital is Used to buy Property in the UK’
This Briefing Pack contains a selection of material which may be of assistance in preparing for the QSD on Corruption in the UK in the Light of Transparency International UK's Report 'Corruption on your Doorstep: How Corrupt Capital is Used to buy Property in the UK'.
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Research Briefing
QSD on the Sustainable Development Goals to be Agreed by the United Nations in September
This Briefing Pack contains a selection of material which may be of assistance in preparing for the debate on the Sustainable Development Goals to be agreed by the United Nations in September.
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Research Briefing
Debate on HM Government’s Support for Trade and Investment and the Contribution such Support Makes to Economic Growth
This Briefing Pack contains a selection of material relevant to the forthcoming debate in the House of Lords on the Government’s support for trade and investment and the contribution such support makes to economic growth.
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Research Briefing
Debate on Empowering Women, including Widows, in the Developing World in order to Aid Conflict Resolution and the Long-Term Sustainability of More Stable Societies
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.
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Research Briefing
Cities and Local Government Devolution Bill [HL] (HL Bill 1 of 2015–16)
This Note outlines the proposals for reform of combined authorities and local authorities set out in the Cities and Local Government Devolution Bill [HL].
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Research Briefing
Debate on Day Five of the 2015 Queen’s Speech: Business, Economic Affairs and Transport
This Briefing provides background information on the issues of Business, Economic Affairs and Transport, prepared in advance of the fifth day of debate on the Queen’s Speech on 4 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
Women’s Economic Empowerment
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'.
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Research Briefing
Enabling Economic Leadership for Cities
On 11 December 2014, the House of Lords is scheduled to debate the following motion: “that this House takes note of the case for enabling economic leadership for cities”.
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Research Briefing
Global Development Goals in 2015
On 11 December 2014, the House of Lords is scheduled to debate the following motion: “that this House takes note of the case for establishing new global development goals in 2015”.
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Research Briefing
Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Bill (HL Bill 57 of session 2014–15)
This Library Note provides background reading ahead of the Bill’s second reading in the House of Lords on 2 December 2014.
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Research Briefing
Women Facing Homelessness, Domestic Violence and Social Exclusion
On 6 November 2014, the House of Lords is scheduled to debate the following motion: “that this House takes note of women facing homelessness, domestic violence and social exclusion”.
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Research Briefing
The Impact of Personal Indebtedness in United Kingdom Households, Especially on Children
This Library Note was prepared for a debate in the House of Lords on the impact of personal indebtedness in UK households, especially on children, which was scheduled to take place on 17 July 2014, but was postponed to a future date.
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