Research Briefing
This House of Lords Library briefing provides background on the government, economy and society of Gibraltar, its historical status, and information on recent debates concerning its sovereignty following the result of the 2016 EU referendum.
Research Briefing
This Briefing Pack contains a selection of material relevant for the forthcoming second reading debate on the Finance (No.2) Bill.
Research Briefing
This Briefing Pack contains a selection of material relevant for the forthcoming QSD on the report Race in the Workplace: The McGregor-Smith Review.
Research Briefing
This Briefing Pack contains a selection of material relevant for the forthcoming question for short debate on support for the steel industry.
Research Briefing
This House of Lords Library briefing provides information in support of the House of Lords second reading of the Merchant Shipping (Homosexual Conduct) Bill scheduled to take place on 6 April 2017.
Research Briefing
This Library briefing provides an overview of the World Trade Organisation. It examines the history, structure and membership of the organisation. It provides information on the agreements underpinning the international trading system and the principles that govern trade between members of the WTO. It also considers how the UK would trade with the EU under WTO terms, if the UK left the EU without a trade deal.
Research Briefing
This Lords Library briefing provides information about the work of the House of Lords Digital Skills Committee; its conclusions and recommendations; the government’s response; and a summary of the debate held in the House of Lords.
Research Briefing
For the UK, the decision to leave the EU could have a significant impact, particularly on its relationship with Ireland. This includes on peace and security, which encompasses the peace process following the 30-year conflict in Northern Ireland, known as ‘the Troubles’, border controls and the Common Travel Area; and trade, particularly the bilateral trade relationship between UK and Ireland. This briefing examines the implications of the UK’s decision to leave the EU on its relationship with Ireland, particularly, in regards to peace, security and trade. In addition to covering the aforementioned issues in closer detail, this briefing also examines the current situation in both the UK and Ireland, and discusses the potential implications of the UK leaving the EU, drawing upon commentary from UK and Irish heads of governments, political parties, think tanks and organisations.
Research Briefing
This Briefing Pack contains a selection of materials in preparation for the forthcoming debate on the economy in light of the budget statement.
Research Briefing
This Briefing Pack contains a selection of material relevant for the forthcoming QSD on what strategy Her Majesty’s Government have adopted to increase the United Kingdom’s exports.
Research Briefing
This Briefing Pack contains a selection of material relevant for the forthcoming debate on the report from the House of Lords European Union Committee, Brexit: The Options for Trade (5th Report, Session 2016–17, HL Paper 72).
Research Briefing
This House of Lords Library briefing provides background reading in advance of the second reading of the Parking Places (Variation of Charges) Bill in the House of Lords on Friday 24 February 2017.
Research Briefing
This Lords Library briefing provides information on the European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill ahead of its second reading on 20 and 21 February 2017. The Bill would give the Prime Minister power to notify the European Council of the UK’s intention to withdraw from the European Union, under the procedure set out in Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union.
Research Briefing
This Briefing Pack contains a selection of material relevant for the forthcoming debate on global standards of nutrition for women and girls.
Research Briefing
This House of Lords Library briefing outlines the current anti-money regulations in regards to Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs), and proposed reforms.
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