This House of Lords Library briefing has been prepared in advance of the second reading in the House of Lords of the Unpaid Work Experience (Prohibition) Bill [HL] on 27 October 2017
This House of Lords Library Briefing Pack contains a selection of materials in preparation for the forthcoming QSD on 18 October 2017 on the future of hospitals in West London, particularly Charing Cross hospital.
This House of Lords Library briefing provides information in advance of the debate on 12 October 2017 in the House of Lords on the availability and affordability of housing.
This House of Lords Library briefing provides an overview of globalisation, technology and demography and some of the ways in which they affect work and employment in the UK. It then summarises some relevant public policy proposals and suggests material for further reading.
This Briefing Pack contains a selection of material relevant for the forthcoming debate on what progress Her Majesty’s Government have made in implementing the report from the Farmer Review on The Importance of Prisoners' Family Ties for Reform: Preventing Reoffending and Reducing Intergenerational Crime.
This Lords Library briefing has been prepared in advance of the second reading in the House of Lords of the Age of Criminal Responsibility Bill [HL] on 8 September 2017.
This Lords Library briefing has been prepared in advance of a debate scheduled to take place in the House of Lords on 7 September 2017 about the importance of digital understanding at all levels of society. It provides an overview of what is meant by ‘digital skills’ and surveys recent literature on access to, and use of, the internet across society. It then considers digital skills in relation to the economy and sets out key proposals contained in the Government’s UK Digital Strategy 2017. It concludes with an exploration of the term ‘digital understanding’ and highlights recent Ofcom findings on adults’ media use and attitudes.
This Briefing Pack contains a selection of material relevant for the forthcoming question for short debate on the deferred payment scheme for funding older people's care.
This Briefing Pack contains a selection of materials in preparation for the QSD on what clinical evidence HMG have that the proposed closure of congenital heart disease services at the Royal Brompton Hospital will lead to improved patient outcomes.
This Briefing Pack contains a selection of material relevant for the forthcoming debate on whether HMG intend to review the one per cent cap on public sector pay.
Further to the second reading of the Financial Guidance and Claims Bill on 5 July 2017, this Lords Library Briefing provides background to the Bill and a summary of its main provisions.