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Debate on Day Five of the 2015 Queen’s Speech: Business, Economic Affairs and Transport

Thursday, 21 May, 2015

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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Women’s Economic Empowerment

Friday, 27 February, 2015

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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Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Bill (HL Bill 57 of session 2014–15)

Friday, 28 November, 2014

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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Women Facing Homelessness, Domestic Violence and Social Exclusion

Monday, 03 November, 2014

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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The Impact of Personal Indebtedness in United Kingdom Households, Especially on Children

Friday, 15 August, 2014

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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Deregulation Bill (HL Bill 33 of 2014–15)

Thursday, 03 July, 2014

The Deregulation Bill is a wide-ranging bill that is intended to remove or reduce regulatory burdens on businesses, civil society, individuals, public sector bodies and the taxpayer across a number of policy areas including: general and specific areas of business, companies and insolvency, the use of land, housing, transport, communications, the environment, education and training, entertainment, public authorities and the administration of justice.
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- Business
- Crime
- Economy
- Employment
- Energy
- Housing
- Justice
- Transport
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Consumer Rights Bill (HL Bill 29 of 2014–15)

Thursday, 26 June, 2014

The Consumer Rights Bill makes provision for the reform of consumer law in the UK and connected areas of law. This Note summarises the Bill’s report stage and third reading in the House of Commons.
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Debate on 20 March: The Level of Employment in the United Kingdom

Monday, 17 March, 2014

This House of Lords Library Note provides background information to employment figures in the United Kingdom, including how they are defined and some of the economic theories surrounding their levels.
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- Employment
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Debate on 6 March: The Contribution of Women to the Economy of the UK, to Mark International Women’s Day

Monday, 03 March, 2014

This Library Note provides background reading in advance of the debate in the House of Lords on the contribution of women to the economy of the UK, to mark International Women’s Day.
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Pensions Bill (HL Bill 55 of 2013-14)

Tuesday, 26 November, 2013

This Note provides background reading on the Pensions Bill, which is due to have its second reading in the House of Lords on 3 December 2013.
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Debate on 18 July: Role of Government in Generating Economic Prosperity and Employment

Friday, 12 July, 2013

This Note outlines recent data on the performance of the UK economy, announcements by the Government for capital spending, spending on research and development and action to help businesses gain access to funding. It also looks at proposals for the Government to take more of a role in managing growth, in particular whether the UK needs a more coherent and long-term industrial strategy.
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Children and Families Bill (HL Bill 32 of 2013–14)

Friday, 28 June, 2013

This Library Note provides information on the Children and Families Bill, which is due for second reading in the House of Lords on 2 July 2013. The Bill covers several areas, including: adoption and children in care; the family justice system; children and young people with special educational needs; the Office of the Children’s Commissioner for England; rights to leave and pay for parents; the right to request flexible working; and early years education and child care.
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Welfare Benefits Up-rating Bill (HL Bill 78 of 2012-13)

Wednesday, 06 February, 2013

The Welfare Benefits Up-rating Bill implements an announcement by the Chancellor in the 2012 Autumn Statement that increases in certain working-age welfare benefits and tax credits would be limited to 1 percent, rather than increasing them in line with inflation. This Library Note is intended to provide background information in advance of the Bill’s second reading in the House of Lords on 11 February 2013.
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Growth and Infrastructure Bill (HL Bill 72 of 2012–13)

Monday, 24 December, 2012

The purpose of the Growth and Infrastructure Bill is to promote investment in infrastructure projects, reduce delays in the planning system and introduce a new employment status of employee shareholder. This Library Note provides background information for the second reading of the Bill in the House of Lords on 8 January 2013.
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Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Bill (HL Bill 45 of 2012–13)

Friday, 09 November, 2012

The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Bill includes measures for changes to competition policy, to employment law, and for reducing regulation, as well as provisions on the Green Investment Bank, directors’ remuneration, copyright and planning. This Library Note provides background reading in advance of the Bill’s second reading in the House of Lords.

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