Research Briefing
This House of Lords Library Briefing has been written ahead of the debate in the House of Lords on 7 December 2017, that: “this House takes note of Her Majesty’s Government’s plans to improve the natural environment and animal welfare”.
Research Briefing
This House of Lords Library briefing provides overall information on the demographics and earnings of those participating in the gig economy, on gig economy working practices in each sector, and on the potential effects to be seen in the wider economy.
Research Briefing
This Briefing Pack contains a selection of material relevant for the forthcoming debate on future farm support (16 November 2017).
Research Briefing
This Briefing Pack contains a selection of material relevant for the forthcoming debate on the report by the Communications Committee: Growing Up with the Internet.
Research Briefing
This House of Lords Library briefing has been prepared in advance of the debate in the House of Lords on the new opportunities and challenges for agriculture, fisheries and the rural economy in the United Kingdom on 2 November 2017.
Research Briefing
This Lords Library Briefing has been prepared in advance of the debate scheduled to take place in the House of Lords on 26 October 2017 on the impact of air and water pollution on the environment and public health.
Research Briefing
This Briefing Pack contains a selection of material relevant for the forthcoming debate on making the Government’s science and innovation strategy an effective part of their industrial strategy
Research Briefing
This Briefing Pack contains a selection of material relevant for the forthcoming debate on the reports by the European Union Committee on Brexit, agriculture and farm animal welfare.
Research Briefing
This Briefing Pack contains a selection of material relevant for the forthcoming debate on the report by the Science and Technology Committee on nuclear research and technology.
Research Briefing
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.
Research Briefing
This Briefing Pack contains a selection of materials in preparation for the QSD on leaving Euratom and supply of nuclear materials.
Research Briefing
This Briefing Pack contains a selection of materials in preparation for the debate on the House of Lords Economic Affairs Committee report, The Price of Power: Reforming the Electricity Market.
Research Briefing
This Briefing Pack contains a selection of material relevant for the forthcoming question for short debate on the what steps Her Majesty’s Government is taking to promote financial inclusion through the use of innovative financial solutions and new technology.
Research Briefing
This House of Lords Library briefing has been prepared in advance of the debate scheduled to take place in the House of Lords on 3 July on the case for improving air quality in London. It provides an overview of the regulation of air pollution, the impact of air pollution on health and plans by the Government and the Mayor of London to improve air quality.
Research Briefing
This House of Lords Library briefing provides a summary of recent developments on the subject of air pollution in England, including the Government’s plan published on 5 May 2017, on the instruction of the High Court.
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