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
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 24.04.2013 | Unemployment 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. | |
| 05.10.2012 | Ethnicity and religion: Social Indicators page |
| Ethnicity and religion: Social Indicators page. By Oliver Hawkins and Richard Cracknell. SN/SG/2655. | |
| 29.08.2012 | Gypsies and Travellers: unauthorised development |
| This note covers issues arising when Gypsies and Travellers own land but develop it without planning permission | |
| 08.05.2012 | Gypsies 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. | |
| 05.01.2012 | Ethnic 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
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 16.11.2001 | Anti-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. | |
| 08.03.2000 | Race 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
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 05.12.2011 | ACHIEVEMENT 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 ... | |
| 21.11.2011 | CLEARANCE 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 ... | |
| 15.09.2011 | BEDOUINS 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; ... | |
| 20.06.2011 | SITUATION 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 ... | |
| 09.06.2011 | TRAVELLERS 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
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 01.01.2007 | Ethnicity and health, January 2007 |
| Ethnicity and health, January 2007. POSTnote 07/276. |
