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Domestic energy prices. Typical household energy bills increased by 54% in April 2022 and 27% in October 2022. Lower wholesale prices have led to falls in prices, but current bills are still 43% above their winter 2021/22 levels.
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Public libraries - House of Commons Library
The Public Libraries and Museums Act 1964 requires local authorities in England and Wales to “provide a comprehensive and efficient library service”. “Comprehensive and efficient” are not defined. It is the responsibility of each local authority to determine how to deliver public library services in the context of local need.
https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/sn05875/
Resources - House of Commons Library
Commons Library Search Commons Library Search is a single search tool for finding books, e-books, journals, full-text articles, online resources, and much more.
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Public libraries in England: Work towards a new national strategy
1. Summary: Plans for a new strategy. In September 2022, Baroness Sanderson of Welton (Conservative), a former journalist and government adviser, was commissioned by the then Conservative government under Boris Johnson to lead an independent review of English public libraries. This review looked for views and ideas on how to improve libraries, and was intended to inform a new government strategy.
https://lordslibrary.parliament.uk/public-libraries-in-england-work-towards-a-new-national-strategy/
Public Libraries - Hansard - UK Parliament
Once libraries are rebranded as glorified community hubs, there is a danger that books are sidelined. This can create a confusion of purpose and allows all sorts of faddish political activism to move in on libraries. There is a lesson from Wales, where I am from. There, libraries have become embroiled in an unsavoury culture wars dispute.
https://hansard.parliament.uk/Lords/2024-09-12/debates/46254E8F-A522-4D2D-878E-8C5CC56A1A8D/PublicLibraries
The House of Lords Library - UK Parliament
The House of Lords Library provides impartial research and information services to support Members of the House of Lords, their staff and staff of the House. Further information about the Library, as well as all our publications, can be found on our website. The Library deals with thousands of ...
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Impartial, authoritative and timely research to support Members of the House of Lords in their parliamentary duties.
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Local Libraries and Independent Bookshops in the UK
4 House of Lords Library Note I Debate on Libraries and Independent Bookshops the evidence was “already sufficient to conclude that public libraries provide positive outcomes for people and communities in many areas”.15 It argued that: [P]ublic libraries, first and foremost, contribute to long term processes of human capital
https://researchbriefings.files.parliament.uk/documents/LLN-2016-0047/LLN-2016-0047.pdf
By John Woodhouse & Public libraries Yago Zayed
The main body of this Paper focuses on public libraries in England. For information on libraries in Wales, see the Welsh Government website: Libraries and archives. An Appendix gives statistics on library visits, book loans, service points, internet access, expenditure, and the number of employees and volunteers working in libraries. These
https://researchbriefings.files.parliament.uk/documents/SN05875/SN05875.pdf
Local Libraries and Independent Bookshops in the UK
A number of public libraries also provide health-related services, such ‘Reading Well Books on Prescription’ scheme that provides books for people with mental health conditions. In addition, it has been suggested that public libraries can help promote prosperity by running services to help jobseekers, such as CV workshops, and by providing information to help businesses start and grow.
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Rules for depositing papers in the Libraries of the House of Commons ...
The Libraries are obliged to keep deposited papers in perpetuity and make them available to Members and their staff (as cited in Erskine May, 23rd Edition p242). The Libraries may also be required to supply copies of deposited papers to members of the public via the House of Commons Enquiry Service or Parliamentary Archives.
https://www.parliament.uk/globalassets/documents/commons-library/deposited-papers-guidelines-for-departments.pdf
Legal databases - House of Commons Library
Browse online resources and databases relating to law and the legal system, including Westlaw, Lexis Library and more.
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Library Closures - Culture, Media and Sport Committee
In fact, leaving aside mobile libraries, the total number of public libraries has remained fairly constant from the late 1970s to the present day, at between 3,300 and 3,400. The only exception was a short dip in the late 1980s/early 1990s when numbers fell to just over 3,200, but the total increased by more than 200 in the following two years.
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Written questions and answers - Written questions, answers and ...
School libraries complement public libraries in giving pupils access to a range of books and other kinds of texts, both in and out of school. School funding can be used to fund book corners, school libraries and librarians. In July 2023, the department published an updated version of the reading framework. It provides guidance for schools on ...
https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2024-12-10/19140
Improving children’s access to books - The House of Commons Library
School libraries can take many forms, with some schools preferring to make books a focus in other ways, including housing them within classrooms. Given the autonomy granted to schools on how to provide a library service to their pupils, the Department does not collect information on the number of school libraries. Survey data on school libraries
https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/cdp-2023-0118/
Research briefings
UK Parliament produces impartial analysis and research on a variety of topics. Read our research on topics that affect the UK like the economy, health, and security. Browse in-depth briefings for legislation and issues debated in the House of Commons. Explore interactive local data dashboards and ...
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Autumn Budget 2024 and Finance Bill 2024-25: Progress of the Bill
The Autumn Budget and the introduction of the Finance Bill 2024-25. The Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, presented the Autumn Budget on 30 October 2024. The Treasury Select Committee held three oral evidence sessions on the Budget 2024 announcements.. Prior to the introduction of the bill, the Commons decided on 62 ‘ways and means resolutions’ (PDF), each of which covered one measure to be ...
https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/cbp-10127/
The structure of the NHS in England - House of Commons Library
This briefing provides an overview of funding and accountability arrangements within the NHS in England. It also highlights issues including patient safety, NHS funding and performance.
https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/cbp-7206/
Our people - House of Commons Library
People and roles in POST. POST sources reliable and impartial scientific research evidence for the UK Parliament and works closely with the Commons Library.
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Supply and sale of the electoral register
local public libraries and local authority archive services; and; the police and security services. Government departments may buy a full copy for vetting and crime prevention and detection purposes. Credit reference agencies are entitled to buy a full copy of the register if they fulfil certain criteria. Credit refence agencies use the full ...
https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/sn01020/