Ethnic groups

This page highlights some of the current parliamentary material available on ethnic groups. This includes select committee reports, briefing papers on current legislation and other subjects produced by the parliamentary research services, and the latest Early Day Motions put down by MPs.

Standard Notes

DateDescription
24.04.2013Unemployment by ethnic background
The unemployment rate varies considerably among different ethnicities. This note analyses unemployment by ethnic background, with further breakdowns by age and gender.
05.10.2012Ethnicity and religion: Social Indicators page
Ethnicity and religion: Social Indicators page. By Oliver Hawkins and Richard Cracknell. SN/SG/2655.
29.08.2012Gypsies and Travellers: unauthorised development
This note covers issues arising when Gypsies and Travellers own land but develop it without planning permission
08.05.2012Gypsies and travellers: camp sites and trespass
This note explains the law and Government policy relating to Gypsy and Traveller camps where there are accusations of trespass.
05.01.2012Ethnic Minorities in Politics and Government
Following the 2010 General Election there were 27 black and minority ethnic MPs, 12 more than before the election, but less than 5% of all MPs.

Research Papers

DateDescription
16.11.2001Anti-Terrorism Crime and Security Bill, Parts IV and V:Immigration asylum race and religion (Bill 49 of 2001-02)
Anti-Terrorism Crime and Security Bill, Parts IV and V:Immigration, asylum race and religion (Bill 49 of 2001/02). House of Commons Library Research Paper 01/96.
08.03.2000Race Relations Amendment Bill (HL) Bill (Bill 60 of 1999/2000)
Race Relations Amendment Bill (HL) (Bill 60 of 1999/2000). House of Commons Library Research Paper 00/27.

Early Day Motions

DateDescription
05.12.2011ACHIEVEMENT OF CHILDREN FROM ETHNIC MINORITY BACKGROUNDS
That this House welcomes the joint venture between Wolverhampton University and Walsall Schools to promote the best educational practice that supports the attainment of children from ...
21.11.2011CLEARANCE OF THE ILLEGAL DALE FARM TRAVELLER SITE
That this House pays tribute to and congratulates Basildon Council, the bailiffs, the police and all other emergency services and agencies on their professionalism whilst clearing the ...
15.09.2011BEDOUINS AND THE GOVERNMENT OF ISRAEL
That this House is appalled at proposals by the Israeli government to re-settle Bedouin people living in so-called unrecognised villages in the Negev Desert into larger recognised settlements; ...
20.06.2011SITUATION OF THE NUBA PEOPLE
That this House expresses its deep concern at the attacks by Sudanese armed forces and alliedmilitias moving heavy artillery and aerial bombardment indiscriminately to destroy towns ...
09.06.2011TRAVELLERS IN PRISON
That this House notes with concern that HM Prison Service has been aware of its failure adequately to address the needs of Irish Travellers in prison in England and Wales; congratulates ...

POST Papers

DateDescription
01.01.2007Ethnicity and health, January 2007
Ethnicity and health, January 2007. POSTnote 07/276.

Glossary

  • Research Papers (RP) - briefings produced by the House of Commons Library on Bills, topical issues and regular statistics
  • Standard Notes (SN) - shorter, topical briefings from the Commons Library
  • Early Day Motions (EDMs) - formal motions submitted by MPs in the House of Commons
  • POST Notes - short briefing notes produced by the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology
  • Lords Library Notes (LLN) - papers compiled by the House of Lords Library on Bills and for debates in the Lords