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Debate on the Report by the Care Quality Commission Right Here, Right Now, Regarding Providing Young People with Adequate Help, Care and Support During a Mental Health Crisis

Friday, 19 June, 2015

Among figures presented, the Care Quality Commission’s report Right Here, Right Now noted that 56 percent (449 people) had said that the care they received had “helped to resolve their crisis” or was “partially helpful” but 42 percent (339 people) had said “it did not help”. Published on 12 June 2015, the report’s findings are based on feedback from almost 1,800 people with experience of a mental health crisis as well as local area inspections which looked at how services work together, surveys of service providers, and a review of national data. The material within this Briefing Pack may be of assistance in preparing for the above debate.
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Debate on the Amount of Affordable Housing in All Forms of Tenure and the Case for Increasing the Supply of Affordable Housing

Thursday, 18 June, 2015

This briefing pack contains a selection of material relevant to the forthcoming debate on the Amount of Affordable Housing in All Forms of Tenure and the Case for Increasing the Supply of Affordable Housing.
- Research Briefing
- Housing
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Debate on Recent and Proposed Reforms to the State and Private Pensions

Friday, 12 June, 2015

This Briefing Pack contains a selection of material which may be of assistance in preparing for the debate on the recent and proposed reforms to the state and private pensions, including the triple lock, the introduction of a single tier pension and increased pensions freedom.
- Research Briefing
- Welfare & Pensions
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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’

Thursday, 11 June, 2015

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'.
- Research Briefing
- Business
- Crime
- Economy
- Housing
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Childcare Bill [HL] (HL Bill 9 of 2015–16)

Wednesday, 10 June, 2015

This Library Note provides background reading in advance of the second reading in the House of Lords of the Childcare Bill on 16 June 2015.
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QSD on What Steps the Government is Taking to Encourage Innovation by NHS England

Thursday, 04 June, 2015

This Briefing Pack contains a selection of material relevant to the forthcoming debate in the House of Lords on Innovation in the NHS.
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Debate on Day Four of the 2015 Queen’s Speech: Health, Education, Welfare and Culture

Thursday, 21 May, 2015

This Briefing provides background information on the issues of Health, Education, Welfare and Culture, prepared in advance of the fourth day of debate on the Queen’s Speech on 3 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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Childcare Payments Bill (HL Bill 56 of 2014–15)

Wednesday, 03 December, 2014

This note provides an overview of the Childcare Payments Bill, and its passage through the House of Commons earlier this year, ahead of its second reading in the House of Lords on 9 December 2014.
- Research Briefing
- Families & Social Services
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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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The Case for Arts Education in Schools

Thursday, 20 November, 2014

On 27 November 2014, the House of Lords is scheduled to debate the following motion: “that this House takes note of the case for arts education in schools”
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The Azure Card

Monday, 17 November, 2014

This Library Note provides background reading for Members in advance of the debate to be held on 20 November 2014: “that this House takes note of the Azure card”.
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Impact of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child on Children’s and Young People’s Online and Digital Interactions

Monday, 10 November, 2014

On 20 November 2014, the House of Lords is scheduled to debate the following motion: “that this House takes note of the impact of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child on children’s and young people’s online and digital interactions”
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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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