Commons news http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/parliament-government-and-politics/parliament/commons-news/ en-gb Commons news http://www.parliament.uk/assets/images/parliament-uk-logo.gif http://www.parliament.uk/ 15 House of Commons rises for summer recess http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/07/house-of-commons-rises-for-summer-recess/ 6e39a9f3-c2ef-4a4a-88a1-8ad0c7bdfdf0 Commons will return on 6 September 2010 Wed, 28 Jul 2010 13:21:00 GMT news parliament houseofcommons commonsnews parliamentarybusiness Statement on annual energy statement http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/07/statement-on-annual-energy-statement/ 1ad07da8-2b51-4fdf-a49e-c1f82e4b70f1 Energy and Climate Change Secretary announces the Government's annual energy statement Wed, 28 Jul 2010 09:33:00 GMT news coal electricity energyconservation nuclearpower oilpetrolandnaturalgas renewableenergy commonsnews European Investigation Order statement http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/07/european-investigation-order-statement/ ecf8201d-3c7d-46c4-aa5e-bf6dc29a9350 Home Secretary announces the Government's decision to opt into the draft European directive Wed, 28 Jul 2010 09:15:00 GMT news police intelligenceservices eulawandtreaties terrorism commonsnews Three Commons committees to hold public evidence sessions http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/07/three-commons-committees-to-hold-public-evidence-sessions1/ b166ef08-d21a-4f6a-b5c0-fa7afad2d4cc Education, Treasury and Culture, Media and Sport committees to meet on 28 July Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:16:00 GMT news culturemediaandsport broadcasting financialinstitutions education parliament houseofcommons commonsnews committeenews Committee stage of the Academies Bill day three http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/07/academies-bill-commons-committee-stage/ a5c8926a-30bc-4848-bcee-51c0508e7216 Committee of the whole House examines Academies Bill measures Tue, 27 Jul 2010 12:00:00 GMT news localauthorities schools commonsnews billnews Statement on policing http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/07/statement-on-policing/ 89520bbe-9f75-4990-8af1-e247a6ca415d Home Secretary makes statement on police reform Tue, 27 Jul 2010 11:10:00 GMT news communitiesandfamilies police commonsnews Urgent question on Ian Tomlinson http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/07/urgent-question-on-ian-tomlinson/ 4dcba861-2f7b-447e-b2f5-548321f25c15 Question on decision not to prosecute over the death of Ian Tomlinson Tue, 27 Jul 2010 09:17:00 GMT news coroners coroners police commonsnews Change to Commons sitting time for Tuesday 27 July 2010 http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/07/commons-sitting-time-for-tuesday-27-july-2010/ b750f612-29c8-4605-b9ca-37a61fc7da18 Commons will sit at 11.30am instead of 2.30pm Tue, 27 Jul 2010 09:00:00 GMT news parliament houseofcommons commonsnews parliamentarybusiness Speaker announces date for UK Youth Parliament debate http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/07/date-for-second-uk-youth-parliament-debate/ 62b7ff31-d97e-47c5-bbb8-71799d38477c UK Youth Parliament annual debate to be held on 29 October Mon, 26 Jul 2010 14:30:00 GMT news schools students parliament houseofcommons speaker commonsnews Six Commons committees to hold public evidence sessions http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/07/six-commons-committees-to-hold-public-evidence-sessions/ d6530319-3327-4b0b-9fd3-d1d7d55fe948 Education, Public Accounts, Political and Constitutional Reform, Public Administration, Home Affairs and Science and Technology committees meet on 27 July Mon, 26 Jul 2010 13:54:00 GMT news police education schools students parliamentgovernmentandpolitics civilservice constitution elections electoralsystems parliament houseofcommons commonsnews committeenews scienceandtechnology Two Commons committees to hold public evidence sessions http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/07/two-commons-committees-to-hold-public-evidence-sessions/ 90120caf-c86e-4127-9af6-ed094eac6fdd The Transport and Public Accounts committees will take evidence on Monday 26 July Mon, 26 Jul 2010 09:50:00 GMT news defence defenceexpenditure parliament commonsnews committeenews transport Statement on Equitable Life http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/07/statement-on-equitable-life/ 98cdb48e-6710-4741-a4be-b661015a2972 Mark Hoban, Financial Secretary to the Treasury, made statement to Commons Fri, 23 Jul 2010 09:30:00 GMT news financialinstitutions commonsnews MPs consider reform of the National Lottery http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/07/mps-consider-reform-of-the-national-lottery/ d83fbe93-354b-4d11-a505-a631d322d9c2 Westminster Hall debate on good causes within National Lottery Reform Fri, 23 Jul 2010 09:00:00 GMT news commonsnews Statement on the Kabul Conference http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/07/statement-on-the-kabul-conference/ 4c1b3c06-36e1-4242-b6d7-03febe16a538 Foreign Secretary makes statement on Afghan political and economic progress Thu, 22 Jul 2010 09:10:00 GMT news afghanistan afghanistan internationaldevelopment commonsnews Westminster Hall debate on building schools programme http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/07/westminster-hall-debate-on-building-schools-programme/ f7bbf2bf-f848-42be-b79c-af612f8d6a70 MPs discuss the Building Schools for the Future programme Thu, 22 Jul 2010 09:00:00 GMT news localauthorities schools commonsnews MPs debate National Apprenticeship Scheme http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/07/mps-debate-national-apprenticeship-scheme/ a711d53b-6cb0-4f00-98fa-73a1fce84c53 Westminster Hall debate on Government policy on apprenticeships Thu, 22 Jul 2010 09:00:00 GMT news employment employmentschemes training commonsnews Prime Minister's Questions: 21 July 2010 http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/07/prime-ministers-questions-21-july-2010/ 08f08bdf-d183-4a4a-a4ef-69522c9e5f00 Nick Clegg answered questions on Afghanistan, civil liberities and child asylum seekers Wed, 21 Jul 2010 16:30:00 GMT news commonsnews parliamentarybusiness primeminister'squestions Three Commons committees to hold public evidence sessions http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/07/three-commons-committees-to-hold-public-evidence-sessions/ f74df156-bb38-4244-b2ee-be4df295ebb9 Treasury, Political and Constitutional Reform and Science and Technology committees to take evidence Wed, 21 Jul 2010 15:01:00 GMT news economyandfinance publicexpenditure parliamentgovernmentandpolitics legislativeprocess parliament commonsnews committeenews scienceandtechnology New Commons Liaison Committee Chair elected http://www.parliament.uk/business/committees/committees-a-z/commons-select/liaison-committee/news/liaison-committee-chair-elected/ e068c6ba-7c33-402a-8d42-01e848682cac Rt Hon Sir Alan Beith elected as committee meets for first time Wed, 21 Jul 2010 14:58:00 GMT news parliamentgovernmentandpolitics parliament houseofcommons membersofparliament commonsnews committeenews Third reading of the Finance Bill http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/07/third-reading-finance-bill/ 57671ad0-193e-46d7-a8ec-d24d00ceb72e MPs debate measures contained in the June 2010 Budget Wed, 21 Jul 2010 10:32:00 GMT news economicpolicy publicexpenditure taxation budget commonsnews billnews Reform of Ministerial statements http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/07/mps-consider-reform-of-ministerial-statments/ 8343a052-9a22-4c53-88b4-da72805e7c51 Debate on the principle that Ministers make statements to Commons first Wed, 21 Jul 2010 10:30:00 GMT news parliament houseofcommons membersofparliament parliamentaryprocedure commonsnews Four Commons committees to hold public evidence sessions http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/07/four-commons-committees-to-hold-public-evidence-sessions/ d4f7ec43-1031-41e6-957e-817ab1499f42 Scottish Affairs, Public Accounts, Defence and Justice committees to take evidence Wed, 21 Jul 2010 10:30:00 GMT news administrationofjustice defence defenceequipmentandprocurement defencepolicy defenceexpenditure afghanistan commonsnews scotland committeenews socialsecurityandpensions benefitsadministration benefitspolicy sicknessdisabilityandcarers'benefits Westminster Hall debate on coastal towns http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/07/westminster-hall-debate-on-coastal-towns/ 6ea11984-1787-40ca-b362-ac4f9bd32fbc MPs discuss Government policy on coastal towns Wed, 21 Jul 2010 10:00:00 GMT news communitiesandfamilies tourism regionalplanninganddevelopment commonsnews Second reading of Academies Bill http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/07/second-reading-academies-bill/ cb8f0f3c-f2be-4a90-ba8f-8082187e0871 MPs debate measures contained within the Academies Bill Tue, 20 Jul 2010 10:00:00 GMT news education localauthorities schools commonsnews billnews Westminster Hall debate on defamation law http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/07/debate-on-defamation-law/ ed425915-104e-4d4a-962a-1d2ee97b57e5 MPs discuss reviewing the law on defamation to protect free speech Fri, 16 Jul 2010 10:06:00 GMT news civillaw media commonsnews Committee stage of the Finance Bill: day three http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/07/commons-debates-finance-bill/ 51037e6b-17d5-4c1b-a276-d18fdab9fbd7 Committee of the whole House examines Finance Bill measures Fri, 16 Jul 2010 10:00:00 GMT news economyandfinance publicexpenditure taxation budget parliament commonsnews billnews Commons debate prevention and suppression of terrorism http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/07/prevention-and-suppression-of-terrorism/ 8ab8a7d7-38a9-493e-b16f-52a7364d3df3 MPs debate continuation of 28 day detention Thu, 15 Jul 2010 10:01:00 GMT news crimecivillawjusticeandrights criminallaw terrorism parliament commonsnews MPs debate police service funding http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/07/police-service-funding-debate/ df3e0bf1-0313-4b36-934d-e1a5ae2d3fa4 Commons approves the Police Grant Report Thu, 15 Jul 2010 09:18:00 GMT news crime emergencyservices police parliament commonsnews Commons select committees to question Cabinet Ministers http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/07/ministers-to-appear-before-committees/ 6bb3acc8-7aa4-4a60-a6e8-3dd46f9b7f81 Four Cabinet Ministers to appear before committees on 15 July Thu, 15 Jul 2010 09:00:00 GMT news parliament commonsnews committeenews Prime Minister's Questions: 14 July 2010 http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/07/prime-ministers-questions-14-july-2010/ 63fc4716-a767-4551-a84a-ea72f79d565d David Cameron answered questions on Northern Ireland and the National Health Service Wed, 14 Jul 2010 16:00:00 GMT news parliament commonsnews primeminister'squestions Statement on counter-terrorism and security powers http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/07/statement-on-counter-terrorism-and-security-powers/ db013094-47b6-415e-bb48-d2af89b7715f Home Secretary announces review of counter-terrorism and security powers Wed, 14 Jul 2010 10:32:00 GMT news humanrights terrorism parliament commonsnews Backbench Business for Tuesday 20 July http://www.parliament.uk/business/committees/committees-a-z/commons-select/backbench-business-committee/news/determination-of-business/ 65c45f52-8034-4628-a749-8fcf84ef19bb Backbench Business Committee schedules debate on Information for Backbenchers Tue, 13 Jul 2010 14:30:00 GMT parliamentgovernmentandpolitics parliament houseofcommons membersofparliament parliamentaryprocedure commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews NHS White paper statement http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/07/nhs-white-paper-statement/ 471fcd93-cae6-4c1e-8d42-ccd643387ad3 Health Secretary announces publication of White paper on the NHS Tue, 13 Jul 2010 11:20:00 GMT news healthservicesandmedicine healthservices patientrightsandcomplaints parliament commonsnews MPs debate housing benefit http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/07/mps-debate-housing-benefit/ 63bee17c-d710-4797-86c5-690472d814b8 Westminster Hall debate on housing benefit Mon, 12 Jul 2010 10:58:00 GMT news incomeandpoverty housing housingbenefits parliament commonsnews Westminster Hall debate on nuclear power stations http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/07/construction-of-new-nuclear-power-stations/ cb08da75-9d63-4103-99dc-840f044f6584 MPs consider building new nuclear power stations Mon, 12 Jul 2010 10:07:00 GMT news energyandenvironment nuclearpower parliament commonsnews Statement on stop and search powers http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/07/statement-on-stop-and-search-powers/ 899bdf99-22d5-4f4e-9812-489610b00a93 Home Secretary announces new guidelines for the police Fri, 09 Jul 2010 11:00:00 GMT news crimecivillawjusticeandrights humanrights parliament commonsnews Adjournment debate on first world war commemoration http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/07/adjournment-debate-on-first-world-war-commemoration/ ba7d606f-41ab-4e76-ad52-55e2293d5284 MPs consider commemorating the hundredth anniversary Fri, 09 Jul 2010 09:37:00 GMT news culturalheritage veterans parliament commonsnews Commons debate the anonymity of defendants http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/07/commons-debate-the-anonymity-of-defendants/ 5eeb7009-2a42-4eef-883f-76f12f4581ac MPs discuss introducing anonymity to defendants Fri, 09 Jul 2010 08:58:00 GMT news crimecivillawjusticeandrights administrationofjustice courts parliament commonsnews Westminster Hall debate on fuel poverty in rural Britain http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/07/fuel-poverty-in-rural-britain/ 0777bd3f-6e1e-46c3-9e6b-ef8fe988ad61 MPs discuss the cost of fuel in rural areas Thu, 08 Jul 2010 10:21:00 GMT news incomeandpoverty energy utilities parliament commonsnews Schools funding statement http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/07/school-funding-statement/ 82504883-731e-4ff0-b1b7-489282eed9f0 Education Secretary apologises over education funding Thu, 08 Jul 2010 10:06:00 GMT news education schools parliament commonsnews MPs debate jobs and the unemployed http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/07/mp-debate-jobs-and-the-unemployed/ 10daa6a5-ee60-4971-ab72-e13711bc7301 Opposition debate on employment and unemployment Thu, 08 Jul 2010 09:40:00 GMT news economyandfinance employmentandtraining employment unemployment parliament commonsnews Statement on Afghanistan http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/07/statement-on-afghanistan/ 111d0cd9-75f5-4283-898f-e4c10bdd18bb Defence Secretary announces troop redeployment in Helmand Thu, 08 Jul 2010 09:24:00 GMT news defence armedforces militaryoperations afghanistan parliament commonsnews Prime Minister's Questions: 7 July 2010 http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/07/prime-ministers-questions-7-july-2010/ 56437c99-2317-438f-98b6-5fd40b426d4c David Cameron answered questions on police numbers and local planning decisions Wed, 07 Jul 2010 14:45:00 GMT news parliament commonsnews primeminister'squestions Speaker delivers speech on Prime Minister's Questions http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/07/speaker-delivers-speech-on-prime-ministers-questions/ de638f9b-b8f6-4a8a-a986-bce1faf5a8d5 Full text of speech delievered to the Centre for Parliamentary Studies Wed, 07 Jul 2010 11:24:00 GMT news parliamentgovernmentandpolitics parliament houseofcommons parliamentaryprocedure speaker commonsnews Second reading of Finance Bill in Commons http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/07/second-reading-of-finance-bill-in-commons/ 7d384a6b-c428-45ca-ba4e-a6c505f9380b MPs debate changes to taxation Wed, 07 Jul 2010 11:06:00 GMT news economyandfinance publicexpenditure taxation budget parliament commonsnews Independent inquiry into treatment of detainees http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/07/independent-inquiry-into-treatment-of-detainees/ b2cf2698-5b93-4414-a90a-c653a8b290d4 David Cameron announces inquiry into the intelligence services Wed, 07 Jul 2010 09:33:00 GMT news humanrights terrorism parliament commonsnews Statement on education funding http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/07/statement-on-education-funding/ ce60f09c-51a3-4298-bc04-c9d49d4d38b6 Education Secretary announces review of the Building Schools for the Future scheme Tue, 06 Jul 2010 09:28:00 GMT news education schools parliament commonsnews Constitutional and political reform proposals http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/07/constitutional-and-political-reform-proposals/ 9b27b1da-1468-4011-8f02-e1d41bdb821e Nick Clegg outlines electoral reform and fixed-term parliaments Tue, 06 Jul 2010 09:04:00 GMT news constitution elections electoralsystems parliament commonsnews Adjournment debate on the Act of Settlement http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/07/adjournment-debate-on-act-of-settlement-/ 12a7772b-bad3-4b08-9144-5cf3df1b0b6e MPs consider constitutional reform and the succession to the throne Fri, 02 Jul 2010 11:07:00 GMT news churchandstate constitution crown parliament commonsnews MPs discuss global poverty http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/07/mps-discuss-global-poverty/ 834e22d3-8dac-4c7b-969b-1f8b6112a26a Debate on international development and poverty Fri, 02 Jul 2010 10:13:00 GMT news worldeconomy internationalaffairs internationaldevelopment parliament commonsnews MPs debate energy efficiency http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/06/mps-debate-energy-efficiency/ 54f53c3c-d739-4361-9226-bd46a98ee6cb Commons debate on progress and prospects in energy efficiency Thu, 01 Jul 2010 09:42:00 GMT news energyandenvironment climatechange energy energyconservation parliament commonsnews Westminster Hall debate on free school meals http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/06/westminster-hall-debate-on-free-school-meals/ fa516dc6-b350-447c-9100-5ff5cbe1edaf MPs debate Government policy towards free school meals Thu, 01 Jul 2010 09:21:00 GMT news education schools parliament commonsnews Prime Minister's Questions: 30 June 2010 http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/06/prime-ministers-questions-30-june-2010/ 8b22e412-7b07-4102-82bf-6c475d359c96 David Cameron answered questions on unemployment, prisons and children in care Wed, 30 Jun 2010 15:04:00 GMT news parliament commonsnews primeminister'squestions MPs debate local government financing http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/06/mps-debate-local-government-financing/ 8fda9bfe-c0fa-4626-9bb7-c2d912bade00 Opposition debate on finance provided to local government Wed, 30 Jun 2010 12:00:00 GMT news communitiesandfamilies localgovernment parliament commonsnews parliamentarybusiness Election of Commons Backbench Business Committee http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/06/election-of-backbench-business-committee/ 1d1113b1-e18e-4fad-968c-4b2163ed4a05 Election results announced for ballot to elect the Backbench Business Committee Tue, 29 Jun 2010 15:30:00 GMT news parliament houseofcommons commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews G8 and G20 Summit statement http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/06/prime-minister-makes-statement-on-g8-and-g20-summits/ 9aebb7df-9be7-4e7d-a40a-4696ce388ddc David Cameron makes statement on the summits held in Canada Tue, 29 Jun 2010 11:30:00 GMT news economyandfinance worldeconomy internationaleconomicrelations internationaltrade parliament commonsnews Statement on limits on non-EU economic migration http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/06/statement-on-limits-on-non-eu-economic-migration/ d71afa09-4d84-4e71-8e6b-b830c9634736 Home Secretary makes statement on migration to the UK from outside the EU Tue, 29 Jun 2010 11:15:00 GMT news asylumimmigrationandnationality immigration parliament commonsnews parliamentarybusiness June 2010 Budget debate concludes in Commons http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/06/june-2010-budget-debate-continues-in-commons/ 7c6fa182-7a54-43f7-a4d6-44dd6166e7fd Iain Duncan Smith opened the final day of the Budget debate Thu, 24 Jun 2010 09:01:00 GMT news economyandfinance publicexpenditure taxation budget parliament commonsnews parliamentarybusiness Westminster Hall debate on the future of local media http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/06/westminster-hall-debate-on-the-future-of-local-media/ 20d7a1f0-c4cd-4810-8a98-7d8b4a77212e MPs debate the future of local newspapers, radio and televsion Thu, 24 Jun 2010 09:00:00 GMT news culturemediaandsport media broadcasting press parliament commonsnews Westminster Hall debate on the Cumbrian shootings http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/06/westminster-hall-debate-on-the-cumbrian-shootings/ 45ed5ff6-0dcf-489d-ab68-0bf8538bcd4e MPs reflect on the tragic events of 2 June 2010 Wed, 23 Jun 2010 16:30:00 GMT news crimesofviolence offensiveweapons parliament commonsnews northwest Prime Minister's Questions: 23 June 2010 http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/06/prime-ministers-questions-23-june-2010/ db44372f-dc8d-4269-8f6d-ba23665bce79 David Cameron answered questions on the Budget, the Army and Slavery Day Wed, 23 Jun 2010 16:00:00 GMT news parliament commonsnews primeminister'squestions House of Commons Commission to extend budget savings http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/06/house-of-commons-commission-to-extend-budget-savings/ be2c2b73-32b0-4a61-9d08-ef11d488421d Commons will cut £12 million from its budget for the current financial year Wed, 23 Jun 2010 14:50:00 GMT news parliament houseofcommons commonsnews committeenews Chancellor delivers emergency Budget 2010 statement http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/06/emergency-budget-2010-statement/ 254f168c-a8da-4aa1-b29b-c91f763cccdf George Osborne delivers his first Budget statement to the House of Commons Tue, 22 Jun 2010 13:30:00 GMT news economyandfinance economicpolicy publicexpenditure taxation budget parliament commonsnews Chair of Backbench Business Committee elected http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/06/chair-of-backbench-business-committee-elected/ 0cca84d9-fd4e-44ae-ae71-26e6c952c3d5 The Speaker announces Natascha Engel MP elected as Chair of new committee Tue, 22 Jun 2010 11:36:00 GMT news parliament commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews MPs debate Strategic Defence and Security Review http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/06/mps-debate-strategic-defence-and-security-review/ cb351adb-de45-4f03-a2d3-b8934bc1a7ca Commons debate on the review of the armed forces and security policy Tue, 22 Jun 2010 08:30:00 GMT news defence armedforces defenceequipmentandprocurement defencepolicy parliament commonsnews Election of Chair of Backbench Business Committee http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/06/nominations-for-chair-of-backbench-business-committee/ ef8a490d-1632-4db0-b4e5-c4177dd22e3c Ballot takes place between 9am and 11am on Tuesday 22 June Tue, 22 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT news parliament commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews Treasury Chief Secretary makes public spending statement http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/06/statement-on-public-spending/ 84552600-edd5-4b12-8a1f-98e24f28dc17 Danny Alexander makes Commons statement on review of spending Fri, 18 Jun 2010 09:50:00 GMT news businesssupport publicexpenditure parliament commonsnews parliamentarybusiness Statement to MPs on banking reform http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/06/statement-on-banking-reform/ 1a416bda-3842-4208-8463-63a23ad7497b Financial Secretary makes statement on financial regulation Fri, 18 Jun 2010 09:11:00 GMT news economyandfinance financialinstitutions financialservices parliament commonsnews MPs debate the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/06/mps-debate-the-independent-parliamentary-standards-authority/ b1ade911-6de3-4e82-84b8-0d12f9ac9a23 Westminster Hall debate on the independent body that pays MPs expenses Thu, 17 Jun 2010 11:30:00 GMT news parliament houseofcommons membersofparliament commonsnews Prime Minister's Questions: 16 June 2010 http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/06/prime-ministers-questions-16-june-2010/ c8cd7122-d730-48e5-b40e-4f4824a27cf9 David Cameron answered questions on unemployment figures, the NHS and education funding Wed, 16 Jun 2010 16:30:00 GMT news parliament membersofparliament commonsnews primeminister'squestions Prime Minister makes statement on Saville Inquiry http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/06/prime-minister-makes-statement-on-saville-inquiry/ f7bb3b85-3855-4b90-a877-611bb8b12f91 Statement on the publication of the report by the Bloody Sunday inquiry Wed, 16 Jun 2010 11:30:00 GMT news crimecivillawjusticeandrights armedforces devolution northernirelandassembly parliament commonsnews northernireland MPs agree to establish a Backbench Business Committee http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/06/mps-agree-to-establish-a-backbench-business-committee/ 009caff2-3db2-4e80-b33d-e08f4f37b659 New committee to schedule backbench business Wed, 16 Jun 2010 09:51:00 GMT news parliament houseofcommons membersofthelords parliamentaryprocedure commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews Identity Documents Bill Committee issues call for evidence http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/06/identity-documents-bill-committee-issues-call-for-evidence/ 2da74e72-0304-4037-821c-eb1587f2ff52 Submit your views on the Identity Documents Bill Wed, 16 Jun 2010 08:00:00 GMT news crimecivillawjusticeandrights privacy dataprotection commonsnews parliamentarybusiness billnews Statements on Afghanistan, Budget Responsibility and Oil Spill http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/06/statements-on-afghanistan-budget-responsibility-and-oil-spill/ 657264bf-3183-4b02-abe2-8e1e740291fb Prime Minister, Chancellor of the Exchequer and Energy Secretary made statements Tue, 15 Jun 2010 11:23:00 GMT news defence militaryoperations afghanistan economyandfinance economicpolicy publicexpenditure energyandenvironment oilpetrolandnaturalgas environmentalprotection pollution parliament commonsnews parliamentarybusiness MPs debate UK policy on the Middle East http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/06/mps-debate-uk-policy-on-the-middle-east-and-emerging-economies/ bf7ff46a-c3e0-4f89-8e2e-20e7bd2070fb Commons debated the blockade of Gaza, the peace process and Iran Tue, 15 Jun 2010 11:00:00 GMT news internationalaffairs foreignandcommonwealthoffice humanrights internationaleconomicrelations internationallaw middleeast iran terrorism parliament houseofcommons commonsnews Speaker delivers speech on reform in new Parliament http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/06/speaker-delivers-speech-on-reform-in-new-parliament/ 8adbf11f-2e92-4e4d-89c3-a71e8208f5fc Full text of the speech delivered to the Hansard Society Fri, 11 Jun 2010 08:46:00 GMT news parliament houseofcommons membersofparliament speaker commonsnews Result of the ballot for Private Members' Bills http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/06/private-members-bill-ballot-results/ 1e3562f9-7be9-40b6-85ae-d03860841725 John McDonnell MP has first place in annual ballot for Private Members' Bills Thu, 10 Jun 2010 13:00:00 GMT news parliament commonsnews parliamentarybusiness billnews Results of elections for select committee chairs announced http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/06/results-of-elections-for-select-committee-chairs-announced/ d7449c2d-d42d-4e19-a171-e32191e69ac7 Chairs of Commons select committees elected Thu, 10 Jun 2010 11:30:00 GMT news parliament houseofcommons membersofparliament commonsnews committeenews Second reading of Identity Documents Bill http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/06/second-reading-of-identity-documents-bill/ 19017588-db27-4492-a71d-c7758d0593d2 MPs debate the Identity Documents Bill Thu, 10 Jun 2010 09:00:00 GMT news asylumimmigrationandnationality nationality crimecivillawjusticeandrights humanrights parliament commonsnews parliamentarybusiness Prime Minister's Questions: 9 June 2010 http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/06/prime-ministers-questions-9-june-2010/ 4422e8ce-5754-42db-b2c5-4637b48b0c33 David Cameron answered questions on recent events in Cumbria Wed, 09 Jun 2010 15:42:00 GMT news commonsnews primeminister'squestions Candidates for Commons select committee chairs announced http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/06/candidates-for-commons-select-committee-chairs-announced/ 200c847e-544a-489d-b654-f3c1c026cd8c Voting will take place on Wednesday 9 June between 10am and 5pm Tue, 08 Jun 2010 18:00:00 GMT news parliamentgovernmentandpolitics parliament houseofcommons membersofparliament commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews MPs elect Deputy Speakers http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/06/mps-elect-deputy-speakers/ 3f7b70a3-4c9a-4492-9b1d-cf7211b25328 Lindsay Hoyle, Nigel Evans and Dawn Primarolo elected Deputy Speakers Tue, 08 Jun 2010 15:30:00 GMT news parliament houseofcommons speaker commonsnews parliamentarybusiness Voting has taken place in the Deputy Speakers election http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/06/voting-underway-in-deputy-speakers-election/ b812eebf-8965-43e1-9d11-d0ac1727644a Ballot to elect three Commons Deputy Speakers is underway Tue, 08 Jun 2010 09:40:00 GMT news parliamentgovernmentandpolitics parliament houseofcommons membersofparliament speaker commonsnews parliamentarybusiness MPs debate Queen’s Speech http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/05/mps-debate-2010-queens-speech/ 9a1ef755-1ccf-4ce9-b1b8-7ccaf5b2f6c6 Commons debated proposed programme of new laws on education and health Tue, 08 Jun 2010 09:00:00 GMT news parliament houseofcommons commonsnews parliamentarybusiness Debate on the anonymity of rape defendants http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/06/debate-on-the-anonymity-of-rape-defendants/ 815acba6-75dc-4bda-9569-5504cf5748bf Adjournment debate on proposals for anonymity of rape defendants Tue, 08 Jun 2010 08:00:00 GMT news crimecivillawjusticeandrights administrationofjustice courts crime crimesofviolence sexualoffences criminallaw parliament commonsnews parliamentarybusiness Deputy Speaker candidates announced http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/06/deputy-speaker-candidates-announced/ f554cfee-e740-4a45-b484-e8c4dfbbb44f Deputy Speaker nominations confirmed, with voting set to begin in a secret ballot on 8 June Mon, 07 Jun 2010 17:30:00 GMT news parliamentgovernmentandpolitics parliament houseofcommons speaker commonsnews parliamentarybusiness MPs to elect Deputy Speakers using new system http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/06/mps-to-elect-deputy-speakers-using-new-system1/ e7f7a21c-aabe-4e9b-bfe9-4b478887ba9a Secret ballot system used for first time in election of Commons Deputy Speakers Mon, 07 Jun 2010 09:00:00 GMT news parliamentgovernmentandpolitics elections parliament houseofcommons membersofparliament speaker commonsnews Home Secretary statement on Cumbrian shootings http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/06/home-secretary-statement-on-cumbrian-shootings/ 60d3e319-a0ab-4804-adb4-7e2c117fb494 Theresa May made Commons statement on 2 June shootings Fri, 04 Jun 2010 10:30:00 GMT news crimecivillawjusticeandrights crime crimesofviolence offensiveweapons commonsnews northwest parliamentarybusiness Prime Minister's Questions: 2 June 2010 http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/06/prime-ministers-questions-2-june-2010/ 537c1b1e-4044-4738-be96-c2ec5e4f3e1e David Cameron answered questions on subjects including the Gaza flotilla and university places Thu, 03 Jun 2010 09:00:00 GMT news commonsnews parliamentarybusiness primeminister'squestions Speaker addresses Women’s Institute conference http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/06/speaker-addresses-the-womens-institute-conference/ 406d2f62-4944-4da1-a87e-10ed4527c75c Commons Speaker John Bercow addresses WI annual general meeting in Cardiff via video link Wed, 02 Jun 2010 11:21:00 GMT news speaker commonsnews MPs agree allocation of chairs of select committees http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/05/select-commmitte-chair-ballot/ f2aa005f-bad2-404a-bc7a-823a51a152a4 Commons agrees allocation of proportions of chairs of select committees falling to each party Thu, 27 May 2010 12:00:00 GMT news commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews Urgent question on government spending cuts http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/05/urgent-question-on-government-spending-cuts/ 01d64b80-a800-40a9-bdc1-345d00b528fb Chief Secretary to the Treasury responded to urgent question on spending cuts Thu, 27 May 2010 08:55:00 GMT news economyandfinance economicpolicy publicexpenditure parliament commonsnews parliamentarybusiness MPs to begin taking their seats http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/05/swearing-in/ 7874b81b-eb21-456f-9753-1b0f82767530 Following election of the Commons Speaker MPs have begun swearing in Wed, 19 May 2010 13:30:00 GMT news parliament houseofcommons membersofparliament commonsnews John Bercow re-elected Commons Speaker http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/05/john-bercow-re-elected-speaker-of-the-house-of-commons/ 5984811f-1b5c-4adc-9ef9-a95b72a203a0 John Bercow, Member of Parliament for Buckingham, has been re-elected as Speaker of the House of Commons Tue, 18 May 2010 16:35:00 GMT news parliament houseofcommons membersofparliament speaker commonsnews Election of the Commons Speaker http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/05/election-of-speaker/ cc0b670b-af85-446b-8c10-735cc27927ef Process for electing a Speaker of the House of Commons starts on 18 May Mon, 17 May 2010 15:30:00 GMT news parliament houseofcommons membersofparliament speaker commonsnews parliamentarybusiness New Members of Parliament arrive at Commons http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/05/new-members-of-parliament-arrive-at-the-commons/ 3a0c21e6-fde8-4377-99f1-a65b1880065f Newly elected MPs have begun to arrive at the House of Commons Mon, 10 May 2010 15:43:00 GMT news parliamentgovernmentandpolitics parliament houseofcommons membersofparliament commonsnews parliamentarybusiness Election results in a hung Parliament http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/05/hung-parliament/ 50b6893a-b493-4f72-8e58-e78edf2d1d2f No party has been able to secure an overall majority in the Commons Fri, 07 May 2010 09:47:00 GMT news elections generalelection parliament houseofcommons commonsnews parliamentarybusiness General election results beamed onto Big Ben http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/05/big-ben-projections/ c4008908-60aa-4fbd-abfc-a3f8278f8e98 The first result being declared will start the projections onto the Clock Tower Thu, 06 May 2010 17:00:00 GMT news elections generalelection parliament houseofcommons commonsnews Have you had your say? http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/05/general-election/ 0cbfbda4-4496-4f97-8240-f0a63beb6ed3 Voters across the UK have had their say in the 6 May general election Thu, 06 May 2010 16:30:00 GMT news generalelection parliament houseofcommons commonsnews parliamentarybusiness Queen to open new Parliament on 25 May http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/04/queen-to-open-new-parliament-on-25-may/ 1be92ed5-e860-4cec-b370-55e813606bdf State Opening starts new parliamentary session and sets Government’s legislative agenda Thu, 06 May 2010 12:30:00 GMT news parliamentgovernmentandpolitics parliament commonsnews lordsnews parliamentarybusiness Dissolution of Parliament: 12 April 2010 http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/04/dissolution-of-parliament-12-april-2010/ 258daaa1-696f-4667-bbac-19960991f522 Formal end of the 2005 to 2010 Parliament takes place with proclamation for dissolution Wed, 05 May 2010 16:00:00 GMT parliamentgovernmentandpolitics generalelection parliament commonsnews lordsnews parliamentarybusiness Election photographer wants your photos http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/05/election-photographer-wants-your-photos/ 68769080-c837-4766-bcc3-4f5956644891 Official election artist Simon Roberts wants voters to document the election Wed, 05 May 2010 16:00:00 GMT parliamentgovernmentandpolitics elections generalelection parliament houseofcommons commonsnews lordsnews parliamentarybusiness parliamentaryworksofart Deadline for registering to vote is Tuesday 20 April http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/04/deadline-for-registering-to-vote-is-tuesday-20-april/ a631130f-5de7-4c50-9689-3e81edf224a3 You must register by 20 April to be able to vote in 6 May general election Tue, 04 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT news elections electoralregister generalelection houseofcommons commonsnews Official election artist wants voters to get involved http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/04/official-election-artist-wants-voters-to-get-involved/ 85ae4830-bb5a-43b2-8ccf-698e024277c2 Official election artist Simon Roberts wants voters to document the election Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT culturalheritage generalelection parliament commonsnews Report published on HM Revenue & Customs’ estate http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/04/report-published-on-hm-revenue-customs-estate/ 5547c277-7c52-403e-a249-4937c0caf9f6 Report on HM Revenue's private finance deal eight years on Thu, 08 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT publicexpenditure taxation civilservice commonsnews committeenews Report on helping young people access education, jobs and training http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/04/report-on-helping-young-people-access-education-jobs-and-training/ cbd4d374-e3e8-41fd-aba2-4b948302d085 Radical change needed for more successful Government interventions Thu, 08 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT education employmentandtraining commonsnews committeenews MPs call for urgent changes to overseas doctors vetting system http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/04/mps-call-for-urgent-changes-to-overseas-doctors-vetting-system/ f2c7a291-eaa8-4a65-9dfb-97b7ebab63a7 Vetting system for overseas doctors providing out-of-hours GP care must be improved Thu, 08 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT healthservicesandmedicine healthservices healthstaffandprofessions medicalethics patientrightsandcomplaints commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews Committee publishes report on helping over-indebted consumers http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/04/committee-publishes-report-on-helping-over-indebted-consumers/ 4f8ed2d3-12b8-48f0-8ae1-16473df2b92d Report on progress of Government debt advice project Thu, 08 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT businessindustryandconsumers consumers economyandfinance economicsituation commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews Report: Lack of affordable homes could stunt West Midlands growth http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/04/report-lack-of-affordable-homes-could-stunt-west-midlands-growth/ 091c1883-b95f-4b25-ad14-943d13276d85 MPs pinpoint shortage of affordable houses Thu, 08 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT economyandfinance regionalplanninganddevelopment housingandplanning commonsnews westmidlands committeenews england Committee dissatisfied with Government response to Omagh report http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/04/committee-dissatisfied-with-government-response-to-omagh-report/ ba9c5ce3-8362-499b-8ef3-037de350630b NI Committee identifies "serious deficiencies" Thu, 08 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT crimecivillawjusticeandrights terrorism commonsnews northernireland parliamentarybusiness committeenews Five Bills passed by Commons http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/04/five-bills-passed-by-commons/ 6da1f7d3-0a3c-4131-a300-dd63da8f6c91 Bills go through wash-up at end of 2010 Parliament Thu, 08 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT crimecivillawjusticeandrights media economyandfinance economicpolicy internationaldevelopment commonsnews northernireland parliamentarybusiness billnews MPs publish report on scrutiny of value for money at BBC http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/04/mps-pubish-report-on-scrutiny-of-value-for-money-at-bbc/ 04c0486d-cc18-42e4-8be2-8fbe38f44fe4 BBC audit arrangements unsatisfactory Wed, 07 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT culturemediaandsport media broadcasting commonsnews committeenews MPs disappointed at lack of progress at UK Border Agency http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/04/mps-disappointed-at-lack-of-progress-at-uk-border-agency/ b766b332-457a-4b75-a5e4-d163d586dfc6 Backlog of asylum cases and new one building Wed, 07 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT asylumimmigrationandnationality asylum humanrights internationallaw eulawandtreaties europeanunion europeancommission commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews Committee publish report on tackling problem drug use http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/04/committee-publish-report-on-tackling-problem-drug-use/ b4231a43-810f-4a67-93c6-3670deefe017 Limited effect of drug measures for young people Wed, 07 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT communitiesandfamilies crimecivillawjusticeandrights drugscrimes healthservicesandmedicine commonsnews committeenews Digital Economy Bill gets its second Commons reading http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/04/digital-economy-bill-gets-its-second-commons-reading/ 54b4591e-9d76-4ee8-8ed2-4ccab53869a4 Bill implements Government policy on digital media Wed, 07 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT businessindustryandconsumers serviceindustries regulation media commonsnews parliamentarybusiness billnews Government must act on mobility scooters, say MPs http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/04/government-must-act-on-mobility-scooters-say-mps/ eb216f38-2f48-4163-9082-55d96961fce8 Report calls for proper evidence on mobility scooter accidents Wed, 07 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT elderlypeople commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews transport roads Equality Bill passes its final Commons stages http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/04/equality-bill-passes-its-final-commons-stages/ 898474ad-430d-4ad0-a59d-efa9c2459515 The measure harmonises and, in some cases, extends existing discrimination law Wed, 07 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT equality commonsnews billnews Independent Police Complaints Commission fails to inspire trust, say MPs http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/04/independent-police-complaints-commission-fails-to-inspire-trust-say-mps/ d610a21c-a8e6-4a1d-811d-3369d0f52850 Report says IPCC handles investigations in an unsatisfactory and non-transparent manner Wed, 07 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT crimecivillawjusticeandrights administrationofjustice police commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews Prime Minister’s Questions: 7 April 2010 http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/04/prime-ministers-questions-7-april-2010/ bb6ce1ce-4813-4313-8e66-671faefb92b5 Gordon Brown answered MPs' questions in the last PMQs before May 2010 election Wed, 07 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT commonsnews parliamentarybusiness primeminister'squestions Committee report looks at foundations of education system http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/04/committee-report-looks-at-foundations-of-education-system/ 33180458-c826-41b8-890a-e258b24def34 Developments and reports since 1988 Education Act Wed, 07 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT education schools commonsnews parliamentarybusiness billnews committeenews MPs demand close monitoring of Kraft’s undertakings http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/04/mps-demand-close-monitoring-of-krafts-undertakings/ aad324d1-6307-40fd-8fbc-92b24ad73e1a Report on handling of Cadbury takeover Tue, 06 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT businessindustryandconsumers commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews MPs highlight crisis facing local and regional media http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/04/mps-highlight-crisis-facing-local-and-regional-media/ 036d1604-9222-4a32-9c05-48de81c7c03e Report on changing local media and impact of the internet Tue, 06 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT culturemediaandsport media broadcasting commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews Report calls for more women in City to challenge group-think http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/04/report-calls-for-more-women-in-city-to-challenge-group-think/ 91d79905-bf67-4949-933e-31d275d8dc46 Improve corporate governance in City by boosting diversity Sat, 03 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT businessindustryandconsumers economyandfinance financialinstitutions commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews Report published on Foreign and Commonwealth Office global estate http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/04/report-published-on-foreign-and-commonwealth-office-global-estate/ 5fe2cb8a-05f0-4afb-8c3e-ebc908982749 FCO management of its bricks and mortar Thu, 01 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT foreignandcommonwealthoffice centralgovernment commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews Committee warns FiReControl project has been inadequately planned http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/04/committee-warns-firecontrol-project-has-been-inadequately-planned/ 111587b8-33fa-4ebc-8069-d46f3465f2ed Project reveals "poor judgement and mismanagement" Thu, 01 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT communitiesandfamilies emergencyservices commonsnews committeenews Children in danger of becoming entombed in their homes says Committee http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/04/children-in-danger-of-becoming-entombed-in-their-homes-says-committee/ df6a139e-f540-471b-920e-31044dd812cf Report finds smaller number of school trips and visits Thu, 01 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT education schools teachers commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews Policing and justice devolution in Northern Ireland welcome, say MPs http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/04/policing-and-justice-devolution-in-northern-ireland-welcome-say-mps/ 85c59d20-2350-4777-bd04-a940351a3c77 Cross-community support for restoration of justice and policing powers Thu, 01 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT crimecivillawjusticeandrights commonsnews northernireland billnews committeenews It’s good to talk, MPs tell UK and Scottish Governments http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/its-good-to-talk-mps-tell-uk-and-scottish-governments/ 0c4b35a0-88e0-4ca6-bab5-8c599c40e390 Scottish Affairs Committee publishes report on communication between UK and Scottish Governments Wed, 31 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT parliamentgovernmentandpolitics devolution scottishparliament commonsnews parliamentarybusiness scotland committeenews MPs debate amendments to Personal Care at Home Bill http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/mps-debate-amendments-to-personal-care-at-home-bill/ 99172b0f-20c2-457e-a68d-2aa10b9e5838 Phil Hope, Minister of State at Health, opened the debate on Lords' amendments to the Personal Care at Home Bill Wed, 31 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT elderlypeople commonsnews billnews socialservices Commons Budget debate - final day http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/commons-budget-debate-final-day/ 50e09bff-0a2d-40ed-8e68-29dc5fb4d7b8 Commons passes 50 resolutions on taxation including national insurance, income and captial gains tax Wed, 31 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT economyandfinance economicpolicy economicsituation taxation budget commonsnews parliamentarybusiness MPs debate representation in the Commons http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/mps-debate-representation-in-the-commons/ ccf0d96d-8ce8-44a3-9ca6-b59fa0ae1f72 Debate on Speaker's Conference report on women, the disabled and those from ethnic minorities Wed, 31 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT parliament houseofcommons membersofparliament speaker commonsnews parliamentarybusiness politicalparties Preparations for 2011 Census 'risk letting London down' http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/preparations-for-2011-census-risk-letting-london-down-warn-mps/ 9626267f-a09f-440b-a774-ddde62577102 MPs warn of a repeat of undercounting problems of 2001 Census Wed, 31 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT population census commonsnews london committeenews Climate science 'must become more transparent' http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/climate-science-must-become-more-transparent-say-mps/ 9af33243-4927-425c-9c72-7fbb3a88f05c Disclosure of climate data from the University of East Anglia report published Wed, 31 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT climatechange commonsnews eastofengland parliamentarybusiness committeenews scienceandtechnology researchandinnovation Crown Estate 'needs to support public interest more' http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/crown-estate-needs-to-support-wider-public-interest-more-mps-say/ b960ec5f-ce8c-4fa4-98c0-d17c6c713c5e Treasury Committee today releases its report on the management of the Crown Estate Tue, 30 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT economyandfinance publicexpenditure socialrentedhousing commonsnews committeenews NHS commissioning '20 years of costly failure' http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/20-years-of-costly-failure-mps-verdict-on-nhs-commissioning/ bfd1d518-277c-4938-940a-59098c3a1377 Health Committee delivers a damning verdict on two decades of NHS commissioning Tue, 30 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT healthservicesandmedicine healthfinance commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews Budget debate in Commons - third day http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/budget-debate-in-commons-third-day/ 7791f964-7ee4-4c4c-a089-9d626a7b850a Communities and Local Government Secretary opened the third day of Budget debate Tue, 30 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT economyandfinance economicpolicy economicsituation taxation budget commonsnews parliamentarybusiness Chancellor questioned on 2010 Budget http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/chancellor-questioned-on-2010-budget/ b74c007d-150e-4ade-a769-acb94dda5987 Chancellor Alistair Darling will be questioned by the Treasury Committee Tue, 30 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT budget commonsnews parliamentarybusiness billnews committeenews Commons debate on the planning system http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/commons-debate-on-the-working-of-the-planning-system/ d105edd1-1bc4-4258-8237-457a8d9cbcd3 Working and accountability of the planning process Tue, 30 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT regionalplanninganddevelopment planning commonsnews parliamentarybusiness Government to miss fuel poverty targets, say MPs http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/government-to-miss-fuel-poverty-targets-say-mps/ ebff086b-d35d-4dec-9e6e-b805a8c72c96 Target to end fuel poverty amongst the vulnerable in England in 2010 'will be missed' Tue, 30 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT communitiesandfamilies elderlypeople incomeandpoverty energyandenvironment energy commonsnews committeenews MPs warn Prevent Programme is backfiring in local communities http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/mps-warn-prevent-programme-backfiring-in-local-communities/ 3f5dca81-df08-46e7-adb2-c0d7c324e97c Prevent programme has alienated those it should be engaging, MPs say Tue, 30 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT communitiesandfamilies commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews Treasury Committee examines 2010 Budget http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/treasury-committee-examines-2010-budget/ c884fd66-2edb-44c8-a0d3-180d69db1442 Treasury Committee takes evidence for its inquiry on the 2010 Budget Mon, 29 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT economyandfinance budget commonsnews committeenews Public will not stand for another bailout, Treasury Committee says http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/public-will-not-stand-for-another-bailout-treasury-committee-says/ f02157c5-d8e9-4d88-b6d9-850d56aa0972 Committee releases report on firms which are "too important to fail" Mon, 29 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT economyandfinance financialinstitutions commonsnews committeenews MPs to debate representation in Commons http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/mps-to-debate-representation-in-commons/ 0828633d-fd24-49a1-b788-d388eaf48e11 Vice-Chair of the Speaker's Conference, opens debate Mon, 29 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT houseofcommons membersofparliament speaker commonsnews parliamentarybusiness politicalparties Allow Sure Start Children’s Centres 'time to bear fruit' http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/allow-sure-start-childrens-centres-time-to-bear-fruit-say-mps/ ef5353ef-f127-437d-b107-5b55937e8889 Rushing to judge the centres would be catastrophic, MPs say Mon, 29 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT childrenandfamilies childcare commonsnews committeenews Committee examines academy funding and social work reforms http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/committee-examines-academy-funding-and-social-work-reforms/ 95e36a11-21e9-4f3f-8f26-17424c398a33 Children, Schools and Families Committee takes evidence Mon, 29 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT education highereducation students commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews Cut carbon and create jobs, say MPs http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/cut-carbon-and-create-jobs-say-mps/ 19ceeb94-bccb-46a7-aa28-83117e78f871 Energy and Climate Change Committee says low carbon technologies will create jobs Sun, 28 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT economyandfinance climatechange commonsnews committeenews Report on global security and the transatlantic relationship http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/report-on-global-security-and-transatlantic-relationship-released/ 7e01eab7-751a-458d-8fdf-d51534aa650c Relationship between the UK and the US since 2001 examined Sun, 28 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT internationalaffairs foreignandcommonwealthoffice northamerica commonsnews committeenews Nepal tests UK strategy for post-conflict states http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/nepal-tests-uks-new-strategy-for-post-conflict-states/ a28907cd-4aee-47ae-a14f-f89ac6f5f583 Nepal is early test of the policy shift which focuses on aid Sun, 28 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT internationalaffairs commonsnews committeenews 2010 Budget debate continues in Commons http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/2010-budget-debate-continues-in-commons/ 46748095-773b-418c-b1cb-8773964f66cf George Osborne, Shadow Chancellor, opened the second day of the Commons debate on 2010 Budget Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT economyandfinance economicpolicy economicsituation taxation budget commonsnews Debate on police community support officers http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/debate-on-police-community-support-officers/ 34d9cd76-6774-4939-9455-e6ad52395f9a David Hanson, Minister of State for Crime and Policing, opened debate Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT crimecivillawjusticeandrights police commonsnews parliamentarybusiness Report: Give PPP Arbiter more powers on London Underground http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/report-give-ppp-arbiter-stronger-powers-on-london-underground/ a9a0dd28-f09b-4909-b956-581bcc1c002d More taxpayer and passenger accountability needed, says Transport Committee Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT publicexpenditure commonsnews london committeenews transport Understanding devolution must improve, say MPs http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/understanding-devolution-must-improve-say-mps/ 8011a936-28e4-4f28-8612-bfea2421cd21 UK and Welsh Governments must share knowledge, concludes the Welsh Affairs Committee Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT devolution nationalassemblyforwales commonsnews wales committeenews UK aid delivers in Zimbabwe but violence threatens progress, say MPs http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/uk-aid-delivers-in-zimbabwe-but-violence-threatens-progress-say-mps/ 0dd2d2e2-cd5c-4243-8152-6ca687bd144e Report says governance, human rights and basic services still fall below people's needs Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT internationalaffairs africa internationaldevelopment commonsnews committeenews MPs debate relationship between government and legislature http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/mps-debate-relationship-between-government-and-the-legislature/ 20cf7959-9a40-4b7d-930c-66a70859e953 Chris Mullin, Labour MP for Sunderland South, opened debate in the Commons Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT commonsnews East Midlands Committee calls for fair share on funding http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/east-midlands-committee-calls-for-fair-share-on-funding/ 1fc35291-d99c-46e6-a9fd-09932e79e47c Report says East Midlands region may not be receiving adequate share of Government money Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT regionalplanninganddevelopment commonsnews eastmidlands committeenews Defence cuts must not limit the intelligence war, say MPs http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/defence-cuts-must-not-limit-the-intelligence-war-say-mps/ 5b85b0cc-c1e7-43b3-9dcd-7c8d9c1d1bf0 Capabilities should not be sidelined during defence review Thu, 25 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT defence publicexpenditure commonsnews committeenews Report: HMRC performs below best practice on customer inquiries http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/report-hmrc-performs-below-best-practice-on-customer-inquiries/ b932ed6b-a7ab-4629-8678-f55442db235d Telephone inquiry services below par Thu, 25 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT centralgovernment commonsnews committeenews Bioengineering is being lost in translation, say MPs http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/bioengineering-is-being-lost-in-translation-say-mps/ bfc271f9-2fb0-4ec3-9a59-b29df9364e34 Failure to exploit UK bioengineering research Thu, 25 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT agricultureanimalsfoodandruralaffairs commonsnews committeenews scienceandtechnology Prime Minister’s Questions: 24 March 2010 http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/prime-ministers-questions-24-march-2010/ 61b40a91-3e90-4493-b8e0-a36383d40f8e Gordon Brown answered MPs' questions on Sure Start children's centres and BA cabin staff strike Thu, 25 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT commonsnews parliamentarybusiness primeminister'squestions Commons starts debate on 2010 budget http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/commons-starts-debate-on-2010-budget/ c7b8abfd-4bac-4581-a606-e74b9f289ea0 Cameron and Clegg start budget debate Thu, 25 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT economyandfinance economicpolicy economicsituation taxation budget commonsnews parliamentarybusiness MPs take evidence on value for money in the NHS http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/mps-take-evidence-on-value-for-money-in-the-nhs/ 50a3dbd2-b2c3-4567-85ee-05fe9a10c3e1 Committee questions witnesses on their experiences Thu, 25 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT healthservicesandmedicine healthfinance commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews Committee questions justification for counter-terrorism measures http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/committee-questions-justification-for-counter-terrorism-measures/ cfba5901-f077-459e-ac12-cbefb4dacebf Human Rights Committee calls for review Thu, 25 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT crimecivillawjusticeandrights humanrights terrorism commonsnews lordsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews MPs debate effects of Zimbabwe’s land policies http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/mps-debate-effects-of-zimbabwes-land-policies/ 5e4f9042-f327-46af-946c-e05ab818fb76 Westminster Hall debate on Zimbabwe Thu, 25 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT foreignandcommonwealthoffice internationaldevelopment commonsnews parliamentarybusiness MPs take evidence on management of short-term prison sentences http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/mps-take-evidence-on-management-of-short-term-prison-sentences/ 81eaba81-ea51-429e-8237-dc9a29a89948 NOMS chief executive questioned by MPs Wed, 24 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT crimecivillawjusticeandrights prisons commonsnews committeenews Statement: use of British passports in Dubai murder http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/statement-use-of-british-passports-in-dubai-murder/ 7952d78f-f4d6-4ebe-a30b-08bfce86eb4d Progress on the investigation Wed, 24 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT internationalaffairs internationalpoliticsandgovernment middleeast commonsnews parliamentarybusiness Cluster munitions bill completes its Commons stages http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/cluster-munitions-bill-completes-its-commons-stages/ 1bef0630-f0b1-46a3-b5bc-1c367f294f02 Banning the use of cluster bombs Wed, 24 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT defence armscontrol commonsnews billnews State-run nurseries must not be lost, say MPs http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/state-run-nurseries-must-not-be-lost-say-mps/ b51faa03-8b55-4712-8f7f-d7687ad4dc5b Protect early years education, says Committee Wed, 24 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT childrenandfamilies publicexpenditure commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews Third parties insurers bill completes Commons stages http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/third-parties-insurers-bill-completes-commons-stages/ 5e95fd3c-dc92-4f1a-9d0a-dcca00beb416 Easier to sue insolvent defendants Wed, 24 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT consumers serviceindustries insolvency financialservices commonsnews billnews Report published on sale of Government’s interest in British Energy http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/report-published-on-sale-of-governments-interest-in-british-energy/ a49403a7-2853-44ca-b5ff-ff7610f1b7f6 Questions over future nuclear power stations Wed, 24 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT energyandenvironment nuclearpower commonsnews Tougher international standards needed in airport security, say MPs http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/tougher-international-standards-needed-in-airport-security-say-mps/ d8d6ddaf-2c11-4179-893e-1e0a46e5a6c6 Comittee welcomes full-scale body scanner Wed, 24 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT terrorism internationalaffairs commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews transport aviation Budget 2010 statement http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/budget-2010-statement/ a37c006b-86c1-4921-9f84-0c10457c7f81 Darling's third budget Wed, 24 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT economyandfinance economicsituation taxation budget commonsnews parliamentarybusiness Science Minister appears before Committee http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/science-minister-appears-before-committee/ fd69348c-0c4a-414e-97ca-04a2045135ad Drayson gives evidence on science in government Wed, 24 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT commonsnews committeenews scienceandtechnology MPs call for debate on draft energy national policy statements http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/mps-call-for-debate-on-draft-energy-national-policy-statements/ ef2dc037-98d3-472e-a43a-3ddf8d880d2b In a report published today on the proposals for national policy statements on energy, the Energy and Climate Change Committee calls for a debate on an amendable motion, offering the possibility of a vote, preferably before the end of the current Parliament, or at the earliest opportunity in the next Parliament. Tue, 23 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT energyandenvironment energy commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews Commons debates final stages of Child Poverty Bill http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/commons-debates-final-stages-of-child-poverty-bill/ f4ff3097-da9e-4450-bebf-330dc4d8757c Stephen Timms, Financial Secretary to the Treasury, opened a debate wich considered and passed a number of Lords' amendments to the Child Poverty Bill. The measure has now passed all its parliamentary stages. Tue, 23 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT communitiesandfamilies childrenandfamilies incomeandpoverty commonsnews billnews Millions wasted on new motorcycle super test centres, says report http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/millions-wasted-on-new-motorcycle-super-test-centres-says-report/ 871c09d1-6530-4f37-923d-0f05368726ac The Government’s decision to introduce large Multi Purpose Test Centres (MPTCs) and close down many small, convenient motorcycle test sites was unjustified, the Transport Committee concludes in a new report published today. Tue, 23 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews transport roads motorcycles Information Commissioner gives evidence to MPs http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/information-commissioner-gives-evidence-to-mps/ 267fefce-a154-4ee3-9874-59ad6a316768 In the first of three evidence sessions, the Home Affairs Committee examines the work of the Information Commissioner’s Office following-up on the Committee's report, 'A Surveillance Society'. Watch live from 10.45am. Tue, 23 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT intelligenceservices privacy commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews Lobbying and paid advocacy: Commons statement http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/lobbying-and-paid-advocacy-commons-statement/ 836d04ea-9766-4215-b143-84f23c46798e Leader of the House, Harriet Harman, made a statement to the Commons on allegations that a number of MPs had claimed to have influenced ministerial policy decisions. Tue, 23 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT centralgovernment houseofcommons membersofparliament commonsnews parliamentarybusiness politicalparties UK defence budget fundamentally unaffordable, says report http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/uk-defence-budget-fundamentally-unaffordable-says-report/ ecd9f0c0-f93d-411a-98f8-fa3260ff1bf0 Committee of Public Accounts Major Projects Report 2009 examines whether the Ministry of Defence's (MoD) governance and budgeting arrangements were fit for purpose and whether it understood the serious implications of re-prioritising projects after committing to them. Tue, 23 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT defence defenceequipmentandprocurement publicexpenditure commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews Science cuts threaten economic recovery, MPs warn http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/science-cuts-threaten-economic-recovery-mps-warn/ 95baf8f2-dfae-4ef8-b519-f47d40a24735 Spending should be increased, say MPs Tue, 23 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT economyandfinance commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews scienceandtechnology Early intervention key to crime prevention, MPs say http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/early-intervention-key-to-crime-prevention-mps-say/ dc48057c-9cda-41a4-979b-559a403ceac3 In a report released today, the Home Affairs Committee says early intervention is key to reducing criminality and the ability to identify those most at risk is an important tool in crime prevention. Tue, 23 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT crimecivillawjusticeandrights commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews Report: Strengthen Decent Homes standard and apply it to all http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/report-strengthen-decent-homes-standard-and-apply-it-to-all/ 0824a5d7-50bc-453b-bc56-6120b96679fd The £40bn Decent Homes Programme has had a dramatic positive effect on the living conditions of most social housing tenants, says the Communities and Local Government Select Committee, but the Government has failed to invest enough resources in the parallel programme to improve homes occupied by vulnerable people in the private sector. Tue, 23 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT housingandplanning housingstandards commonsnews committeenews Treasury Committee holds mortgage arrears evidence session http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/treasury-committee-holds-mortgage-arrears-evidence-session/ a97b6b70-c306-437a-b202-e8f5deb5142b The Treasury Committee holds a follow-up evidence session on mortgage arrears. Watch live from 9.45am. Tue, 23 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT economicsituation incomesandpoverty commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews Ofsted questioned on inspection of children’s services http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/ofsted-questioned-on-inspection-of-childrens-services/ b5dc1409-b7b7-4fa1-8f89-e6e099e738a9 The Children, Schools and Families Committee takes oral evidence from Ofsted and the Chief Inspector of Education, Children's Services and Skills. Watch live from 4.15 pm. Mon, 22 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT childrenandfamilies children'ssocialservices education ofsted parliamentgovernmentandpolitics commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews Report: Government complacent on motorsport and aerospace http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/report-government-complacent-on-motorsport-and-aerospace/ d57a60d6-5b5b-4baf-8ccf-8f39bbbd8ea8 The Business, Innovation and Skills Committee today publishes its report on the future of what it calls the two crown jewels of UK manufacturing - motorsport and aerospace. Mon, 22 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT businessindustryandconsumers industry manufacturingindustries commonsnews committeenews Early deaths from air pollution shame UK, says report http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/early-deaths-from-air-pollution-shame-uk-says-report/ aaa78c8e-3c13-4dd0-b592-ea012ce11c55 Air pollution on UK streets is contributing to tens of thousands of early deaths each year and the Government is not doing enough to tackle the problem, according to a report published today by the cross-party Environmental Audit Committee. Mon, 22 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT pollution commonsnews committeenews MPs take evidence on major trauma care in England http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/mps-take-evidence-on-major-trauma-care-in-england/ f15e1080-f197-4385-932a-5bc91e7a09bd The Committee of Public Accounts takes evidence on the care patients who have suffered major trauma receive in England. Watch live from 4.30pm. Mon, 22 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT healthservicesandmedicine commonsnews committeenews Home and Defence Secretaries give evidence on security strategy http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/home-and-defence-secretaries-give-evidence-on-security-strategy/ 9fffab6e-0a7d-48e0-9aba-ba8857e86b68 The newly-created Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy holds its first ministerial evidence session. Watch live from 3.30pm. Mon, 22 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT terrorism defence commonsnews lordsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews Report: UK’s global standing threatened by Foreign Office finances http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/report-uks-global-standing-threatened-by-foreign-office-finances/ 86029e34-39a5-4f6c-bff9-5da0eef0d866 On top of successive tough spending rounds, the Treasury’s decision to expose the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) to the effects of currency fluctuations and the subsequent fall of Sterling have forced the FCO to make cuts which represent a "serious reputational risk to the Department and the UK, and thus a threat to the FCO’s effectiveness," warns the cross-party Foreign Affairs Committee. Sun, 21 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT parliamentgovernmentandpolitics centralgovernment commonsnews committeenews Photographer Simon Roberts selected as 2010 Election Artist http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/photographer-simon-roberts-selected-as-2010-election-artist/ 93c9e0f4-1d5d-4a75-bc77-1984f5e5f3af The House of Commons has selected British photographer Simon Roberts as the nation’s official Election Artist, commissioned by the Speaker’s Advisory Committee on Works of Art to document the campaign activity in the run up to the 2010 general election. Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT parliamentgovernmentandpolitics generalelection commonsnews billnews MPs debate how the NHS deals with patient safety http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/mps-debate-how-the-nhs-deals-with-patient-safety/ ce752533-ba1a-4be2-9e0b-acc46e056a36 Kevin Barron, chairman of the Commons Health Select Committee, opened a debate in Westminster Hall on a recent report from his committee on patient safety. Ann Keen, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Health, responded to the debate. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT healthservicesandmedicine healthservices healthstaffandprofessions patientrightsandcomplaints commonsnews parliamentarybusiness MPs debate Intelligence and Security Committee report http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/mps-debate-intelligence-and-security-committee-report/ ecceb7f1-158a-4934-b9bb-3c8b4c3aa29d Dr Kim Howells, chairman of the Intelligence and Security Committee (ISC), opened a debate in the Commons on his committee's latest annual report. The Foreign Secretary, David Miliband, opened for the Government and Chris Bryant, Minister for Europe at the Foreign Office, closed the debate. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT defence commonsnews parliamentarybusiness Standards and Privileges Committee releases latest report http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/standards-and-privileges-committee-releases-latest-report/ 1f356f49-0dc1-49df-93c3-5198b8de3d88 The House of Commons Committee on Standards and Privileges has released its report on John Barrett, Sir Alan Beith, Sir Menzies Campbell, Sandra Gidley, Paul Holmes and Richard Younger-Ross. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT parliamentgovernmentandpolitics commonsnews committeenews Report labels the National Forest a success story http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/report-labels-the-national-forest-a-success-story/ 6643d28e-19de-48ad-908c-75b27b6c1ca5 Fifteen years on from its inception, The National Forest is successfully delivering tangible environmental, economic and social benefits across a 200 square mile swathe of the Midlands, says the Environment Food and Rural Affairs Select Committee. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT environmentalprotection commonsnews eastmidlands westmidlands committeenews Cluster Munitions Bill passes second reading in Commons http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/cluster-munitions-bill-passes-second-reading-in-commons/ 8e61664e-5003-4d98-b7ac-dcfe3c5cc5d4 Chris Bryant, Minister for Europe at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, moved the second reading of the Cluster Munitions (Prohibitions) Bill which has already passed all its stages in the Lords. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT defence armscontrol commonsnews billnews MPs debate visa rights for migrant domestic workers http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/mps-debate-visa-rights-for-migrant-domestic-workers/ 2bac6871-2cfc-41d9-9b3d-32cab23d07d0 Martin Salter, Labour MP for Reading West, opened a debate in Westminster Hall to highlight the abuse of migrant domestic workers and the workings of the migrant domestic worker visa system. Phil Woolas, Minister for Borders and Immigration, responded to the debate. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT immigration employment commonsnews parliamentarybusiness Committee holds propriety and peerages evidence session http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/committee-holds-propriety-and-peerages-evidence-session/ 02828b09-36de-4e69-94ed-5b9a0c3e215f The Public Administration Select Committee (PASC) holds a one-off evidence session on propriety and peerages. Watch live from 10.15am. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT parliamentgovernmentandpolitics parliament membersofthelords commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews Committee urges more rigorous fraud detection http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/committee-urges-more-rigorous-fraud-detection/ 5e5d17dc-1989-46bb-8ffd-29974a03f44a The Work and Pensions Select Committee today publishes its report on the management and administration of contracted employment programmes. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT employmentandtraining commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews Prime Minister’s Questions: 17 March 2010 http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/prime-ministers-questions-17-march-2010/ 71fad90b-1dda-407c-9368-fb388e8bcd32 Gordon Brown answered MPs' questions on subjects including defence expenditure and human trafficking Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT commonsnews parliamentarybusiness primeminister'squestions MPs call for early action on geoengineering regulation http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/mps-call-for-early-action-on-geoengineering-regulation/ 3aed36cb-0d21-4ccf-95fd-d85bb7747f03 Arrangements for the regulation of geoengineering must not be left until highly disruptive climate change is underway, warns the Science and Technology Committee in a report published today. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT energyandenvironment commonsnews committeenews scienceandtechnology Report on Decent Homes Programme published http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/report-on-decent-homes-programme-published/ 24f58b7c-c8c8-4aae-9f4f-ab0b3caa0e70 Committee of Public Accounts publishes report examining the extent to which the Department for Communities and Local Government and the Homes and Communities Agency are effective in overseeing the Decent Homes Programme. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT publicexpenditure housingandplanning housingstandards socialrentedhousing commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews Firm plans for post-conflict reconstruction needed, say MPs http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/firm-plans-for-post-conflict-reconstruction-needed-say-mps/ bfcda4ed-be4a-44b6-b8e5-ac62564af7a4 When troops are committed to operations in future there must be robust plans to coordinate military and reconstruction efforts from the earliest stages, says the Defence Committee in its report published today. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT defence militaryoperations commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews MPs debate government’s dementia strategy http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/mps-debate-governments-dementia-strategy/ 0aedd9ee-2174-4e2e-8ad7-9fba43038d63 Paul Burstow, Liberal Democrat MP for Sutton and Cheam, moved a debate in Westminster Hall on the government's national dementia strategy. Phil Hope, Minister of State at the Department of Health, responded to the debate. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT elderlypeople mentalhealth commonsnews parliamentarybusiness communitycare MPs debate handling of Equitable Life http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/mps-debate-handling-of-equitable-life/ df40b168-88ba-4cb3-8515-d030c1321234 Mark Hoban, Shadow Treasury Minister, introduced an opposition day debate on the handling of the Equitable Life collapse and its aftermath. Sarah McCarthy-Fry, HM Treasury Exchequer Secretary, responded to the debate. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT elderlypeople economyandfinance financialinstitutions pensions commonsnews parliamentarybusiness Olympics Minister answers questions on Games legacy http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/olympics-minister-answers-questions-on-games-legacy/ 6587ee7f-47b2-4ebf-98df-c05210d6e53b The Culture, Media and Sport Committee is holds its second oral evidence session on the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games 2012: Legacy. Watch live from 10.30am. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT culturemediaandsport sports commonsnews london parliamentarybusiness committeenews Transport Minister makes statement on BA strike http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/transport-minister-makes-statement-on-ba-strike/ fc24a722-3ea9-4262-b70f-c10ebba10ff4 Sadiq Khan, Minister of State at the Department for Transport, answered an urgent question about the planned British Airways cabin crew strikes, which have been announced for 20 to 22 March and 27 to 30 March 2010. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT commonsnews parliamentarybusiness transport aviation Report examines tackling benefit overpayment debt http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/report-examines-tackling-benefit-overpayment-debt/ 2b20953f-0261-4d31-829d-cc2df1454fa6 The Committee of Public Accounts releases its report examining how the Department for Work and Pensions is tackling overpayments and stemming the rising trend in benefit debt. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews benefitsadministration Director General gives evidence on renewal of BBC estate http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/director-general-gives-evidence-on-renewal-of-bbc-estate/ cf3702ce-0c09-425c-949a-7d1b5f4f49bf Mark Thompson, the Director General of the BBC, is among the witnesses appearing before the Committee of Public Accounts as it holds an evidence session on the renewal of the BBC estate. Watch live from 3.30pm. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT culturemediaandsport commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews MPs consider flooding and Cumbria’s transport infrastructure http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/mps-consider-flooding-and-cumbrias-transport-infrastructure/ 1681719f-889c-4aad-98a0-3a50cf201839 The Transport Committee holds an evidence session on the impact of flooding on bridges and other transport infrastructure in Cumbria. Watch live from 2.45pm. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT flooding commonsnews northwest parliamentarybusiness committeenews transport railways roads Report on review of second home payments http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/report-on-review-of-second-home-payments/ c8352815-22ba-475c-8a97-9f0982c6c9ae Decision on appeals and update on repayments Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT parliament membersofparliament commonsnews Select committees go from strength to strength says report http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/select-committees-go-from-strength-to-strength-says-report/ 94424d2b-1a8e-4817-8571-725dcf1bc0b2 Committees offer good value for money, say MPs Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT parliament houseofcommons parliamentaryprocedure commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews Too many ministers, says Public Administration Committee http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/too-many-ministers-says-public-administration-committee/ 23a8b9b3-9bf1-4bba-89df-a6f4efb6dfaa Reduce ministers by one-third, say MPs Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT parliamentgovernmentandpolitics centralgovernment commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews publicadministration MPs concerned at Yorkshire Forward budget cuts http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/mps-concerned-at-yorkshire-forward-budget-cuts/ fef71202-f6aa-4e74-9ade-794aa10b1831 Budget cut by nearly a quarter or 2010-11 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT regionalplanninganddevelopment commonsnews parliamentarybusiness yorkshireandthehumber committeenews Commons debate defence in the world http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/commons-debate-defence-in-the-world/ 2421443c-420f-4532-a288-8e7b28a58c1f MPs discuss Afghanistan, IEDs, armoured vheicles and cyber threats Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT defence commonsnews parliamentarybusiness Report looks at dementia services in England http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/report-looks-at-dementia-services-in-england/ 7b3c4aa5-eb8f-4e2c-9819-5b7107beefc8 The scale and urgency of dementia Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT healthservicesandmedicine commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews Report on Omagh bombing outlines remaining questions http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/report-on-omagh-bombing-outlines-remaining-questions/ c109a9e9-d810-4487-8eb7-0b38d05e9b2b Report says too many questions left unanswered and those responsible have not been brought to justice Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT crimecivillawjusticeandrights terrorism commonsnews northernireland committeenews Committee takes evidence on work of Metropolitan Police http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/committee-takes-evidence-on-work-of-metropolitan-police/ 2e692ab3-3253-48ae-b8e2-4b65fd0e1605 Appointment of senior officers, time spent on patrol, and stop and search Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT crimecivillawjusticeandrights police commonsnews london parliamentarybusiness committeenews Committee takes evidence on proposed end of cheques http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/committee-takes-evidence-on-proposed-end-of-cheques/ 5bde3dba-1307-4291-8608-7943aa882a5c The pros and cons of the abolition of cheques Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT businessindustryandconsumers economyandfinance commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews Committee examines Kraft’s takeover of Cadbury http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/committee-examines-krafts-takeover-of-cadbury/ 5c9b3f78-be64-4f3e-9437-2fd7c8bc6d92 Inquiry into takeovers, mergers and acquisitions Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT businessindustryandconsumers companies commonsnews parliamentarybusiness westmidlands committeenews MPs hold evidence session on housing and planning http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/mps-hold-evidence-session-on-housing-and-planning/ 0c6af55d-bd76-4f94-bc3e-8ff7fdff1f65 Government's house building targets, skills gap and labour shortages Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT housingandplanning housing commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews Commons debates Private Members’ Bills http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/commons-debates-private-members-bills-5/ b3eef8d5-1c77-43bd-945d-d6e6efae7870 Debates on marriage in Wales, sunbeds and co-ops Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT communitiesandfamilies financialinstitutions financialservices healtheducationandpreventivemedicine churchandstate commonsnews parliamentarybusiness billnews Concerns raised over Equality and Human Rights Commission http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/concerns-raised-over-equality-and-human-rights-commission/ 6a1820c0-97d8-4a2b-91e2-51798e9ebe66 Questions over human rights work and leadership Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT humanrights commonsnews lordsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews Committee releases report on implementing Commons reform http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/committee-releases-report-on-implementing-commons-reform/ e3b74902-5fe1-481e-b4ba-bf7cdabe002f Moves towards new backbench business committee Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT parliamentgovernmentandpolitics houseofcommons commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews Culture, Media and Sport Committee on Channel 4’s annual report http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/culture-media-and-sport-committee-on-channel-4s-annual-report/ 45bc58f2-e301-40c0-98dc-eaf79a03b8ca Report on public service broadcasting activities and Digital Economy Bill Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT culturemediaandsport commonsnews committeenews Death of Labour MP Ashok Kumar http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/death-of-labour-mp-ashok-kumar/ e4e6bea1-cca5-4dfa-b30a-21a722baf2b3 PPS to Hilary Benn dies Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT houseofcommons membersofparliament commonsnews northeast parliamentarybusiness Committee examines help for over-indebted consumers http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/committee-examines-help-for-over-indebted-consumers/ 19a6de52-7f57-4f1d-9dd3-7287a52fd977 Free BIS advice for people struggling with debt Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT businessindustryandconsumers consumers economyandfinance economicsituation incomesandpoverty commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews Response to Speaker’s Conference backs monitoring of candidates http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/response-to-speakers-conference-backs-monitoring-of-candidates/ 47d90e11-93cb-458a-b7c8-d7d35f7a56c0 Political parties should monitor diversity of candidates Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT parliamentgovernmentandpolitics membersofparliament speaker commonsnews parliamentarybusiness Parties must find social care consensus soon after election, say MPs http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/parties-must-find-social-care-consensus-soon-after-election-say-mps/ 54184f76-aecd-4ffa-96f6-ef1be444aa6f Current system is chronically underfunded and severely rationed Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT healthservicesandmedicine commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews Minister announces high speed rail strategy http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/minister-announces-high-speed-rail-strategy/ f4c0acac-db63-4e5a-bb1d-efb05cab2afd Announcement of link between London and midlands, north and Scotland Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT commonsnews eastmidlands london northeast northwest parliamentarybusiness scotland westmidlands yorkshireandthehumber transport railways MPs debate support for people in their communities http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/mps-debate-support-for-people-in-their-communities/ e991a49a-ca14-4b80-9c3f-a0e2c697c8d3 Westminster Hall debate on the third sector Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT communitiesandfamilies charities childrenandfamilies commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews Wales and England cross-border progress improved, say MPs http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/wales-and-england-cross-border-progress-improved-say-mps/ fbd9e12a-8a56-4d61-b9d5-259d32b49d30 Better cross-border cooperation but problems remain Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT devolution commonsnews wales committeenews RBS lending to small businesses: Westminster Hall debate http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/rbs-lending-to-small-businesses-westminster-hall-debate/ 0ca96f60-ae10-4f27-9fb8-9d4b306aea91 MPs debate RBS and its attitude to lending Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT economyandfinance financialinstitutions commonsnews parliamentarybusiness Commons debate law on assisted suicide http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/commons-debate-law-on-assisted-suicide/ c22000c8-a1f9-415e-a956-f1e04e5b1d35 New prosecuting guidelines on assisted suicide Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT administrationofjustice courts criminallaw death commonsnews parliamentarybusiness Committee hears evidence on the state of the Government http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/committee-hears-evidence-on-the-state-of-the-government/ 04bb0031-2679-41b8-ad21-369209e0e970 MPs hear about long-standing problems about workings of British government Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT parliamentgovernmentandpolitics commonsnews committeenews New checks on appointing outside ministers needed, says report http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/new-checks-on-appointing-outside-ministers-needed-says-report/ 7edad094-a280-436a-9cf7-a72a4127c9df Committee argues for more scrutiny of outside ministerial appointments Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT parliamentgovernmentandpolitics centralgovernment commonsnews committeenews publicadministration DFID staff cuts threaten work in fragile states, report says http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/dfid-staff-cuts-threaten-work-in-fragile-states-report-says/ bb4424ed-3515-472e-8a32-6c850cdcfe62 White Paper commitment under threat, says Committee Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT internationalaffairs commonsnews committeenews Prime Minister’s Questions: 10 March 2010 http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/prime-ministers-questions-10-march-2010/ f4fa0837-b217-4118-8bdc-a60d2e507c2e Questions on postal votes for troops, the Chilcot Inquiry and rail fares among those put to Gordon Brown Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT commonsnews parliamentarybusiness primeminister'squestions Vehicle Operator Services Agency needs further modernisation, MPs say http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/vehicle-operator-services-agency-needs-further-modernisation-mps-say/ 1fcf6775-eba2-496a-a92a-78d89feafe27 Tackling dangerous vehicles and drivers - PAC report Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT commonsnews committeenews transport Closer UK and Scottish relations must be backed by political will, MPs say http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/closer-uk-and-scottish-relations-must-be-backed-by-political-willmps-say/ e493afa1-663a-474e-bb9c-b3b04ea4ac42 Bringing Scottish and UK Parliaments closer Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT devolution commonsnews scotland committeenews MPs examine out-of-hours healthcare http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/mps-examine-out-of-hours-healthcare/ c771f3c3-41af-467d-8343-99e59dcd0126 Overseas doctors and out-of-hours services Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT healthservicesandmedicine commonsnews committeenews MPs debate Health Committee report on alcohol http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/mps-debate-health-committee-report-on-alcohol/ 88d24601-8fbf-41bf-81a7-2c589da2a188 Westminster Hall debate on effects of alcohol Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT crime leisure licensing alcoholism commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews Committee holds fuel poverty evidence session http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/committee-holds-fuel-poverty-evidence-session/ 107911de-218a-4aab-b9e9-e6e5c983d54c Progress against government targets and winter fuel payments Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT utilities energyandenvironment commonsnews committeenews Benn announces consultation on dangerous dogs http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/benn-announces-consultation-on-dangerous-dogs/ 637f5faf-016a-46a1-960e-69e9615b7fe9 Review of current laws, helping enforcement and stopping ill-treatment Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT crimecivillawjusticeandrights crime commonsnews parliamentarybusiness Bid to revive coal mining areas lacks value for money, MPs say http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/bid-to-revive-coal-mining-areas-lacks-value-for-money-mps-say/ 111a4f79-97bb-4240-8470-31410f380177 Lack of clarity over improvements made to people's lives Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT economyandfinance regionalplanninganddevelopment employmentandtraining commonsnews committeenews Westminster Hall debate on costs of motoring http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/westminster-hall-debate-on-costs-of-motoring/ 84828fc9-9c42-4f47-b715-96826b8aa6a2 Debate on increasing costs of owning and running a car Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT commonsnews parliamentarybusiness roads Ed Balls gives evidence on Government’s education policy http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/ed-balls-gives-evidence-on-governments-education-policy/ 6a649830-c7ae-4713-9327-38f2ececb5e2 Government's past and future education policy Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT education commonsnews committeenews Ed Miliband quizzed on Copenhagen climate change talks http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/ed-miliband-quizzed-on-copenhagen-climate-change-talks/ 55372d9d-5505-4a96-aa4c-ea4fcc8e9f3c Session on International climate change negotiations Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT energyandenvironment climatechange commonsnews committeenews Justice Secretary answers urgent question on Jon Venables http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/justice-secretary-answers-urgent-question-on-jon-venables/ a6573b3b-1059-4cb8-a2cb-d27cb3a3376d Jon Venables' breach of licence conditions Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT crimecivillawjusticeandrights administrationofjustice alternativestoprison commonsnews northwest parliamentarybusiness Report on venture capital support to small businesses published http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/report-on-venture-capital-support-to-small-businesses-published/ bed9acfd-5710-42c7-8cee-6bc2f4ac97fb Is DIS's venture vapital fund properly managed? Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT businessindustryandconsumers commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews MPs revisit inquiries on domestic violence and on Gurkhas http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/mps-revisit-inquiries-on-domestic-violence-and-on-gurkhas/ 06dd49e4-4ce3-4c21-ab64-121925f0dd04 Home Affairs Committee continuing inquiries Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT asylumimmigrationandnationality crimecivillawjusticeandrights commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews MPs complete final stages of Crime and Security Bill http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/mps-complete-final-stages-of-crime-and-security-bill/ fa7fee31-1f08-4c49-84d7-f1551777c19b MPs debate future status of DNA database and alcohol disorder zones Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT crimecivillawjusticeandrights administrationofjustice anti-socialbehaviour dataprotection commonsnews parliamentarybusiness billnews Committee examines UK Financial Investments http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/committee-examines-uk-financial-investments/ 304f4750-b582-4f1b-82eb-8f0ff82c9861 Examining scope for transition to low-carbon economy Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT businessindustryandconsumers economyandfinance financialinstitutions energyandenvironment commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews Report: MPs worried about performance at Revenue and Customs http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/report-mps-worried-about-performance-at-revenue-and-customs/ 2fe8120e-24ca-4cb9-8036-05a59f0d7149 Customers and HMRC work force dissatisfaction Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT businessindustryandconsumers economyandfinance commonsnews committeenews publicadministration Former Education Secretaries give evidence to Committee http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/former-education-secretaries-give-evidence-to-committee/ f2f3d63f-5850-4dd6-972d-c1383273131d How education has developed since 1988 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT education ofsted commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews Banks still use unfair and aggressive tactics, warn MPs http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/banks-still-use-unfair-and-aggressive-tactics-warn-mps/ a5e108d5-5eb8-406e-92b8-70798466f389 Scottish banks' treatment of customers in debt Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT businessindustryandconsumers consumers economyandfinance financialinstitutions commonsnews parliamentarybusiness scotland committeenews Reopen Teesside Cast Products as soon as possible, MPs tell Corus http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/reopen-teesside-cast-products-as-soon-as-possible-mps-tell-corus/ 12d93283-5559-4045-8d5a-f89d355107d1 Report published on inquiry into job losses Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT businessindustryandconsumers manufacturingindustries commonsnews northeast committeenews MPs examine West Midlands housing and economic development http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/mps-examine-west-midlands-housing-and-economic-development/ 23b3543a-3f49-4334-a4be-b51ed4b6caff Evidence session on regional strategy Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT regionalplanninganddevelopment commonsnews parliamentarybusiness westmidlands committeenews MPs hear evidence on progress of 2012 London Olympics http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/mps-hear-evidence-on-progress-of-2012-london-olympics/ e4ddef80-17ba-4e17-a751-c16c25872883 Evidence from civil servants and UK Olympic officials Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT culturemediaandsport sports commonsnews london parliamentarybusiness committeenews Commons debates Private Members’ Bills http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/commons-debates-private-members-bills-4/ 41296c36-b581-433c-a2bb-614fd17545bf Bills on ombudsman for grocery market and allowing pets in care homes Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT agricultureanimalsfoodandruralaffairs food housingandplanning supportedhousing commonsnews parliamentarybusiness billnews socialservices Forensic science cannot compromise on cost, warn MPs http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/forensic-science-cannot-compromise-on-cost-warn-mps/ 56555b7f-33ad-4c18-89c9-f81d803f146d NI needs new forensic laboratory Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT commonsnews northernireland parliamentarybusiness committeenews scienceandtechnology MPs vote for Commons reform http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/mps-vote-for-commons-reform/ d16a7b48-7d0f-4f05-98e4-276dec9d4614 Wright Committee proposals agreed Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT parliamentgovernmentandpolitics legislativeprocess houseofcommons membersofparliament parliamentaryprocedure commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews MPs debate global security and nuclear non-proliferation http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/mps-debate-global-security-and-nuclear-non-proliferation/ c30e38e4-e502-4923-9124-890b3eec5a35 Committee report on global security and Government response Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT defence internationalaffairs commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews Prime Minister’s Questions: 3 March 2010 http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/prime-ministers-questions-3-march-2010/ 3dc122c7-e95b-4767-9e67-90cd64f3d706 Standing in for the Prime Minister, Leader of the House Harriet Harman, answered MPs' questions Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT commonsnews parliamentarybusiness primeminister'squestions Second reading of Bribery Bill in Commons http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/second-reading-of-bribery-bill-in-commons/ 764398da-d213-44fe-becf-d2f06b5258e5 Bill for a modern and comprehensive scheme of bribery offences Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT crimecivillawjusticeandrights administrationofjustice civillaw commonsnews billnews Treasury Committee questions European banker http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/treasury-committee-questions-european-banker/ 4fbc09ed-c047-4ba8-985b-40e615f92e96 Evidence from Euro banker to 'Too Important to Fail?' inquiry Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT businessindustryandconsumers economyandfinance economicsituation financialinstitutions commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews Report on Department for Transport’s performance released http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/report-on-department-for-transports-performance-released/ 2ad4b0d4-f53d-46b7-9dce-783bc3711d27 Criticised for "over-optimistic reporting" Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT parliamentgovernmentandpolitics commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews transport MPs debate home energy efficiency and fuel poverty http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/mps-debate-home-energy-efficiency-and-fuel-poverty/ bdc0ecde-5d78-4f02-a1a9-21d8bf7aff58 Level of fuel poverty in UK Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT utilities energyandenvironment energy commonsnews parliamentarybusiness International Development Committee publish report on Bangladesh http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/international-development-committee-publish-report-on-bangladesh/ 720ce88a-87ef-4899-8256-c7f1256200d6 Poverty levels fall but more to be done Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT internationalaffairs asia internationaldevelopment commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews Report on Equality and Human Rights Commission published http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/report-on-equality-and-human-rights-commission-published/ 9d4a518a-65f2-4644-969f-f959945cc8b7 PAC finds continuing weaknesses in the Commission’s controls Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT equality humanrights commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews MoD wastes millions on unproductive procurement, say MPs http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/mod-wastes-millions-on-unproductive-procurement-say-mps/ 2f562ae8-5c53-4041-89b6-93e63c6d45c2 PAC says MoD’s 10 year equipment programme is unaffordable Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT defence defenceequipmentandprocurement commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews MPs debate reducing NHS expenditure http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/mps-debate-reducing-nhs-expenditure/ 2a5ec42c-9d04-42fd-bfcf-3f086c3e82b4 How to reduce health costs Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT healthservicesandmedicine healthservices commonsnews parliamentarybusiness Constitutional reform bill completes Commons stages http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/constitutional-reform-bill-completes-commons-stages/ c9f16a13-e557-4c3f-9b9d-d79bea279065 Bill moves to House of Lords Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT parliamentgovernmentandpolitics centralgovernment constitution parliament houseoflords membersofthelords commonsnews billnews Correct tactical approach but no less cocaine on streets warn MPs http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/correct-tactical-approach-but-no-less-cocaine-on-streets-warn-mps/ 0e1e281b-b5e9-4fa2-8d9b-983f2e7d116c No evidence enforcement has affected demand for cocaine on the street Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT crimecivillawjusticeandrights drugscrimes healthservicesandmedicine commonsnews committeenews Northern Ireland Secretary appears before Committee http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/northern-ireland-secretary-appears-before-committee/ d20da47c-3cab-4a42-b229-31867012825a Recent political developments in NI Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT commonsnews northernireland parliamentarybusiness committeenews Minister appears before mobility scooter inquiry http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/minister-appears-before-mobility-scooter-inquiry/ 401bd786-6099-4eb1-9179-190f6d4b8b31 Minister, charities and police give evidence Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews transport Committee takes evidence on treating injury on military operations http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/committee-takes-evidence-on-treating-injury-on-military-operations/ 19085396-b5d6-4454-b5e4-7610ba88c7ed Medical treatment of service personnel Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT defence healthservicesandmedicine commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews Commons renews control orders under 2005 Terrorism Act http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/commons-renews-control-orders-under-2005-terrorism-act/ 06ad3fb5-3e7b-48cc-b718-698845e0e75c Control orders can be used for another year Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT crimecivillawjusticeandrights humanrights intelligenceservices terrorism commonsnews parliamentarybusiness FSA Chairman gives evidence to financial institutions inquiry http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/fsa-chairman-gives-evidence-to-financial-institutions-inquiry/ c1af64cd-6f3a-4fc4-bac8-c64d77b1ead9 Government rescue of financial institutions Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT economyandfinance economicsituation financialinstitutions commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews Opposition day debate on defence held in Commons http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/opposition-day-debate-on-defence-held-in-commons/ 225149aa-b5b6-49f0-b9cc-1fbd0d42a5ff Laim Fox and Bob Ainsworth speak in defence debate Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT defence afghanistan commonsnews parliamentarybusiness Home Affairs Committee examines the UK Border Agency http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/home-affairs-committee-examines-the-uk-border-agency/ bd1f5c27-13bd-42e9-9e23-8ad0d4786cdc evidence from Border Agency and British Transport Police Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT asylumimmigrationandnationality immigration police commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews transport Justice Minister appears before Committee http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/justice-minister-appears-before-committee/ c6f48c3a-ab12-4832-aeca-e19a9264e44c evidence on crown dependencies and European justice issues Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT crimecivillawjusticeandrights europeanunion europe commonsnews committeenews Committee publishes report on failure of Metronet http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/committee-publishe-report-on-failure-of-metronet/ 50a567b9-ccac-468c-b60c-16f0d0241d9f Report criticises Department's handling of Metronet contracts Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews transport Minister gives evidence on young not in work or education http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/minister-gives-evidence-on-young-not-in-work-or-education/ 966d82c1-47a0-41e6-b6c4-058bc4d9912d Iain Wright MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for 14–19 Reform and Apprenticeships, is among the witnesses giving evidence to the Children, Schools and Families Committee as part of its inquiry into 'Young People not in Education, Employment or Training'. Watch live from 5pm. Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT education employmentandtraining commonsnews committeenews Committee takes evidence on Foreign Office’s global estate http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/committee-takes-evidence-on-foreign-offices-global-estate/ 1a03a4c6-b225-439c-b582-88f2319837fc Adapting FCO's bricks and mortar to modern world Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT foreignandcommonwealthoffice centralgovernment commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews MPs examine data disclosure from University of East Anglia http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/mps-examine-data-disclosure-from-university-of-east-anglia/ 8e2a1fb9-c1ea-4dbe-8650-b582e3b2d6b6 Evidence about leaked emails on climate change Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT climatechange commonsnews eastofengland committeenews scienceandtechnology Commons debates Private Members’ Bills http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/03/commons-debates-private-members-bills-3/ 03b46299-be50-4d2f-8ec7-02d18d5a90cf Various private members bills debated by MPs Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT communitiesandfamilies charities eulawandtreaties europeanunion housingandplanning privaterentedhousing internationaldevelopment localgovernment commonsnews billnews Rail fares and franchises: Westminster Hall debate http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/02/rail-fares-and-franchises-westminster-hall-debate/ f8d3a7b9-1971-4f15-8713-2b425c22c5cd Louise Ellman MP, Chair of the Commons Transport Committee, introduced a debate in Westminster Hall on the Committee's 2008-09 report on rail fares and franchises, and the Government's response. Chris Mole, Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Transport, replied to the debate. Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT commonsnews parliamentarybusiness railways South West prosperity depends on transport improvements say MPs http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/02/south-west-prosperity-depends-on-transport-improvements-say-mps/ 7ab9c845-c7e0-4fab-a240-f6c232ddfe1a The South West’s future prosperity hinges on improving its transport infrastructure, MPs have warned in a report from the South West Regional Select Committee. Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT regionalplanninganddevelopment planning commonsnews parliamentarybusiness southwest committeenews transport Commons debate on Welsh affairs http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/02/commons-debate-on-welsh-affairs/ 29004991-20ca-461a-87ce-5651bb450fc5 Welsh Secretary, Peter Hain, opened a Commons debate on Welsh affairs. Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT nationalassemblyforwales commonsnews parliamentarybusiness wales Energy Bill passes its final Commons stages http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/02/energy-bill-passes-its-final-commons-stages/ df9538ad-e256-472e-b47b-0dd85c249021 The Commons passed the report stage and third reading of the Energy Bill, which now moves into the Lords. Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT utilities energyandenvironment climatechange energy commonsnews billnews Health Committee questions Public Health Minister http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/02/health-committee-questions-public-health-minister/ 45c02e47-14d3-43d5-9031-086d218be035 The Health Committee holds a one‐off evidence session as part of its inquiry into the responsibilities of the Minister of State for Public Health. Watch live from 10am. Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT healthservicesandmedicine commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews Treasury Minister questioned about Smarter Government http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/02/treasury-minister-questioned-about-smarter-government/ e46ad9de-8cd5-4cf4-802d-2016dfb615a2 The Public Administration Select Committee (PASC) hears from Liam Byrne MP, the Chief Secretary to the Treasury, about the Government’s plans for "Smarter Government" as part of its inquiry into public administration and the fiscal squeeze. Watch live from 10am. Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT economyandfinance publicexpenditure commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews Prime Minister’s Statement: Child Migration http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/02/prime-ministers-statement-child-migration/ 8f3946fa-442d-4108-b46d-8856857086aa The Prime Minister made a statement in the House of Commons apologising profoundly for the UK's role in sending more than 130,000 children to former British colonies. Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT childrenandfamilies internationalaffairs africa australasia northamerica commonsnews parliamentarybusiness Statement: Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/02/statement-mid-staffordshire-nhs-foundation-trust/ 5deb828c-4124-43ee-8745-5af7e7a4f5f3 Health Secretary, Andy Burnham, made a statement in the Commons on the report of the independent inquiry into Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust. Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT healthservices healthstaffandprofessions patientrightsandcomplaints commonsnews parliamentarybusiness westmidlands Report on dealing with tax obligations of older people published http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/02/report-on-dealing-with-tax-obligations-of-older-people-published/ 997931ed-4d06-4c45-bd13-12d1b3ba7118 Committee of Public Accounts publishes report on HM Revenue & Customs examining the claiming of the additional tax allowances available to older people, administering tax for older people and providing cost-effective support for older people. Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT communitiesandfamilies elderlypeople taxation commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews Foreign Secretary to give evidence on Afghanistan and Pakistan http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/02/foreign-secretary-to-give-evidence-on-afghanistan-and-pakistan/ f5c5d2ae-f9d1-4a81-9008-d63501fdc004 The Foreign Affairs Committee takes evidence from Foreign Secretary David Miliband in a one-off evidence session exploring government policy, and in particular the responsibilities of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, in relation to Afghanistan and Pakistan. Watch live from 2.30pm. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT defence armedforces defencepolicy militaryoperations commonsnews committeenews Human Rights report referred to Standard and Privileges Committee http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/02/human-rights-report-referred-to-standard-and-privileges-committee/ eb135fcf-fc6f-43e4-ab5d-870e8b5c9a91 The Commons debated and passed a motion referring a Joint Human Rights Committee (JCHR) report - still in preparation - to the Commons Committee on Standards and Privileges. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT parliament parliamentaryprocedure commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews MPs call for overhaul of libel laws, press standards and PCC powers http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/02/mps-call-for-overhaul-of-libel-laws-press-standards-and-pcc-powers/ ead5fc1a-bce6-4b78-ab21-a10f432eafe3 The Culture Media and Sport Committee today releases its report, 'Press Standards, Privacy and Libel', which makes a number of recommendations with regard to the reform of libel laws, press standards and regulation. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT culturemediaandsport media broadcasting press commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews Children and schools bill passes final stages in Commons http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/02/children-and-schools-bill-passes-final-stages-in-commons/ 71e8bf9e-5572-4d04-9f2b-82e50a82195f The Commons passed the report stage and third reading of the Children, Schools and Families Bill, which now moves into the Lords. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT childrenandfamilies education commonsnews billnews Prime Minister’s Questions: 24 February 2010 http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/02/prime-ministers-questions-24-february-2010/ af1ad544-ecdc-4b5f-bafe-01c53416a76f The Prime Minister, Gordon Brown, answered questions from MPs on subjects including the Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust, Government expenditure on advertising, use of fake UK passports, Corus and the role of the UK in Afghanistan. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT commonsnews parliamentarybusiness primeminister'squestions MPs discuss difficulties faced by British pubs http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/02/mps-discuss-difficulties-faced-by-british-pubs/ 42289728-5183-4163-8a34-d158e3729fe9 Nigel Evans, Conservative MP for Ribble Valley - and vice-chairman of the all-party group on beer, and member of the Campaign for Real Ale - moved a debate in Westminster Hall on the serious difficulties facing British pubs. Gerry Sutcliffe, Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Culture, Media and Sport, responded to the debate Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT leisure licensing commonsnews parliamentarybusiness Committee looks at constitutional process after a general election http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/02/committee-looks-at-constitutional-process-after-a-general-election/ 81c48bab-5e32-482a-9819-09337949b725 The Justice Committee holds a one-off evidence session looking at constitutional processes following a general election. Watch live from 9.30am. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT parliamentgovernmentandpolitics constitution elections generalelection commonsnews committeenews Ministers appear before Science and Technology Committee http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/02/ministers-appear-before-science-and-technology-committee/ 8e21c0ee-dbc7-4ec0-a731-3e080321113a Lord Drayson, Minister for Science and Innovation, is among the witnesses appearing before the Science and Technology Committee as it holds evidence sessions on the impact of spending cuts on science and on independent scientific advice provided to the Government. Watch live from 9.30am. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews scienceandtechnology researchandinnovation science Child Maintenance and Enforcement Commission report released http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/02/child-maintenance-and-enforcement-commission-report-released/ c5bcb986-757b-43ea-9d9c-a14adb3471e8 MPs express concern that the Child Maintenance and Enforcement Commission will not be able to cope with the transition to the new scheme for calculation of child maintenance cases. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT communitiesandfamilies childrenandfamilies childsupport commonsnews committeenews Statement: early prison release scheme to end http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/02/statement-early-prison-release-scheme-to-end/ 00339868-fd35-4d5f-baa8-86085e43631b The Secretary of State for Justice, Jack Straw, made a statement in the Commons announcing that the release of prisoners under the early release scheme will be brought to an end on 12 March. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT crimecivillawjusticeandrights prisons commonsnews parliamentarybusiness MPs debate reform of the Commons http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/02/mps-debate-reform-of-the-commons/ 60b55b3a-86c7-4e4d-aa32-d66289263783 MPs debated Commons reform based on the recent report, 'Rebuilding the House', produced by the Reform of the House of Commons Select Committee, chaired by Dr Tony Wright MP. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT parliamentgovernmentandpolitics centralgovernment legislativeprocess parliament parliamentaryprocedure commonsnews parliamentarybusiness publicadministration Report on services for people with rheumatoid arthritis published http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/02/report-on-services-for-people-with-rheumatoid-arthritis-published/ 17d33953-9320-4c05-9072-64dce6695bd8 Committee of Public Accounts publishes report examining issues including the identifying and diagnosing of cases of rheumatoid arthritis sooner, providing better support for people living with the disease and how the NHS can work more effectively to improve services for people with rheumatoid arthritis. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT healthservicesandmedicine healtheducationandpreventivemedicine commonsnews committeenews Mervyn King to give evidence on latest inflation report http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/02/mervyn-king-to-give-evidence-on-latest-inflation-report/ 6df59425-0ee9-431d-b370-deea3f48b418 Mervyn King, Governor of the Bank of England, is among the witnesses giving evidence to the Treasury Committee on the Bank of England’s February 2010 Inflation Report. Watch live from 9.15am. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT businessindustryandconsumers economyandfinance commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews Urgent Question: use of fake British passports http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/02/urgent-question-use-of-fake-british-passports/ ae59786c-b9f5-4e32-8d55-0c6cad024e06 Chris Bryant, Foreign Office Minister for Europe, answered an urgent question from Shadow Foreign Secretary, William Hague, on the use of fake British passports by people implicated in the murder of Mahmoud al-Mabhouh in Dubai. The Government also made a written ministerial statement on the subject. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT nationality internationallaw internationalaffairs internationalpoliticsandgovernment middleeast commonsnews parliamentarybusiness Government policy on broadband needs rethink, Committee says http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/02/government-policy-on-broadband-needs-rethink-committee-says/ 07592ab7-5ad0-443a-9b9d-c8fb6cf06e83 The Business, Innovation and Skills Committee today publishes its report on Broadband which concentrates on the delivery of the Broadband Universal Service Commitment, Next Generation Access and digital inclusion initiatives. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT internetandcybercrime commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews scienceandtechnology informationtechnology MPs investigate work of the Independent Police Complaints Commission http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/02/mps-investigate-work-of-the-independent-police-complaints-commission/ b8f8ecc4-a253-4454-a810-d8c8cd499e49 The Home Affairs Committee holds a one-off session investigating the work of the Independent Police Complaints Commission, particularly in the period 2008-09. Watch live from 10.30am. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT police commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews Minister quizzed on air pollution deaths http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/02/minister-quizzed-on-air-pollution-deaths/ c697ccb5-57f4-4e6d-bbd6-05cd4b26bca0 The Minister for Food, Farming and Environment appears before the Environmental Audit Committee's third and final evidence session of its inquiry into air quality. Watch live from 10.20am. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT energyandenvironment pollution europeanunion healthservicesandmedicine diseases commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews Government and Ofgem must do more on smart grid delivery, say MPs http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/02/government-and-ofgem-must-do-more-on-smart-grid-delivery-say-mps/ e6397d48-428e-4cf9-8836-ec64efda0f26 In a report on the future of Britain’s electricity networks, the Energy and Climate Change Committee calls on government to provide strategic leadership to ensure the timely delivery of a smart grid. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT energyandenvironment commonsnews billnews East of England MPs debate future of the region http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/02/east-of-england-mps-debate-future-of-the-region/ 82343ad1-e80a-40e6-a86f-a039acc393e7 East of England MPs will have a chance to debate 'priorities for a future regional strategy' and question the Minister for the Region, at a meeting of the East of England Regional Grand Committee. Watch live from 9am. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT commonsnews eastofengland parliamentarybusiness committeenews MPs take evidence from Goldman Sachs and HSBC http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/02/mps-take-evidence-from-goldman-sachs-and-hsbc/ e0c780ce-a8d4-440e-b752-2dfa0d5047d0 The Treasury Committee takes evidence from Goldman Sachs and HSBC as part of its 'Too Important to Fail' inquiry. Watch live from 4pm. Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT economyandfinance economicsituation financialinstitutions commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews Minister appears before South West Committee http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/02/minister-appears-before-south-west-committee/ e680f485-dada-44e0-b807-712fc3c03424 Jim Knight MP, Minister for the South West Region, appears before the South West Select Committee's second evidence hearing for their 'Prospects for the South West Economy' inquiry. Watch live at 3.15pm. Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT economyandfinance regionalplanninganddevelopment commonsnews southwest committeenews MPs urge Government to withdraw NHS funding of homeopathy http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/02/mps-urge-government-to-withdraw-nhs-funding-of-homeopathy/ 02e64653-a30c-4e07-bc08-ba5cff0a50c0 In a report published today, the Science and Technology Committee concludes that the NHS should cease funding homeopathy. Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT healthservicesandmedicine healthfinance commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews researchandinnovation MPs hear evidence on London population and 2011 census http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/02/mps-hear-evidence-on-london-population-and-2011-census/ b1f3109a-6090-48ca-b2e9-862cdfa89ae0 MPs on the London Select Committee hold another public hearing in the Committee’s inquiry into 'London’s Population and the 2011 Census'. Watch live from 2.15pm. Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT asylumimmigrationandnationality commonsnews london parliamentarybusiness committeenews Treasury breached own guidelines on Bank guarantee, MPs say http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/02/treasury-breached-own-guidelines-on-bank-guarantee-mps-say/ 041ddf03-5d67-4f33-885b-64554fee623f The Treasury breached its own guidelines to the public sector when it failed to inform the Treasury Committee and the Public Accounts Committee of the guarantee given to the Bank of England over Emergency Liquidity Assistance (ELA), a Treasury Committee report concludes. Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT economyandfinance economicsituation financialinstitutions commonsnews committeenews MPs call for regulatory gap closure following mutual society losses http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/02/mps-call-for-regulatory-gap-closure-following-presbyterian-mutual-society-losses/ baf48f50-c3c0-4371-8952-2c0f178bffe5 The Treasury Committee today releases its report, 'The Failure of the Presbyterian Mutual Society', which highlights that in the case of the Presbyterian Mutual Society (PMS) there was a regulatory gap which was neither publicised nor filled and calls for this to be addressed in restructuring the financial system. Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT businessindustryandconsumers economyandfinance financialinstitutions financialservices commonsnews committeenews Committee publishes transport legislative competence order report http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/02/committee-publishes-transport-legislative-competence-order-report/ 7ca610e9-10e9-4a8a-a654-cf496e2176dc The Welsh Affairs Committee says powers relating to concessionary fares and learner transport safety should be transferred from Westminster to the National Assembly for Wales. Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT devolution nationalassemblyforwales commonsnews parliamentarybusiness wales committeenews transport MPs set out priorities for railway investment http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/02/mps-set-out-priorities-for-railway-investment/ 407bdee0-e163-4f2a-81f2-60fa4da82856 Wider electrification of the network and effort to address capacity problems across the North should form the Government’s investment priorities for the railways over the coming decade, says the House of Commons Transport Committee. Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews transport railways Statement: armed forces compensation scheme http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/02/statement-armed-forces-compensation-scheme/ dd573d2e-01fe-494c-9975-fa5fcdcad205 Defence Secretary, Bob Ainsworth, announced in a Commons ministerial statement, the publication of the review of the armed forces compensation scheme. Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT defence armedforceswelfare healthservices commonsnews parliamentarybusiness Statement: Binyam Mohamed and Appeal Court judgment http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/02/statement-binyam-mohamed-and-appeal-court-judgment/ 29f19c8f-838e-421b-bbad-70ffd231be15 David Miliband, Foreign Secretary, made a ministerial statement in the Commons on the case of Binyam Mohamed following the judgment handed down in the Court of Appeal. Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT crimecivillawjusticeandrights humanrights intelligenceservices terrorism commonsnews parliamentarybusiness Strategic Defence Review must address low readiness levels say MPs http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/02/strategic-defence-review-must-address-low-readiness-levels-say-mps/ 892c2e6d-9592-46ec-80f6-d7b18302787f The Strategic Defence Review should take account of the current low readiness levels of the Armed Forces and the need for their effective recuperation, says the Defence Select Committee in its report published today. Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT defence commonsnews committeenews Committee inquiry into impact of science spending cuts continues http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/02/committee-inquiry-into-impact-of-science-spending-cuts-continues/ 84cf87db-c7d0-49e7-bf2b-94c22e7033bd The Science and Technology Committee takes evidence for its inquiry examining the impact of spending cuts on science, engineering and technology and scientific research. Watch live from 9.30am. Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews scienceandtechnology researchandinnovation science STEM subjects inquiry focuses on maths and engineering http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/02/stem-subjects-inquiry-focuses-on-maths-and-engineering/ deea5ebb-4707-4215-b2b1-44bd6f63eb59 The Children, Schools and Families Committee, which is examining the teaching of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) subjects, holds an evidence session at 9.30am that focuses on the teaching of maths and engineering. Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT education schools teachers commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews scienceandtechnology MPs debate seagulls and their effect on Gloucester businesses http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/02/mps-debate-seagulls-and-their-effect-on-gloucester-businesses/ 114b695e-5b95-478c-8e76-e22993ebe86c Parmjit Dhanda, Labour MP for Gloucester, introduced a debate in Westminster Hall on the effect seagulls are having on businesses in Gloucester city centre. Dan Norris, Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, responded to the debate. Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT agricultureanimalsfoodandruralaffairs energyandenvironment pollution commonsnews parliamentarybusiness southwest Constitutional Reform Bill: Commons Committee sixth day http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/02/constitutional-reform-bill-commons-committee-sixth-day/ 91bcfd66-65c9-4974-a395-cbe535210815 The House of Commons held the sixth and final day of the Committee stage of the Constitutional Reform and Governance Bill. Report and third reading will be held in due course. Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT parliamentgovernmentandpolitics commonsnews billnews Prime Minister’s Questions: 10 February 2010 http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/02/prime-ministers-questions-10-february-2010/ d6c409c4-ee7b-499a-9117-669a0f9b9915 The Prime Minister, Gordon Brown, answered questions from MPs on subjects including social care, specialist nurses, policing, Sri Lanka, the national stroke strategy and access to vital personal health information for blind and partially sighted people. Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT commonsnews parliamentarybusiness primeminister'squestions Energy Minister before National Policy Statements inquiry http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/02/energy-minister-before-national-policy-statements-inquiry/ 9a0b18b6-d98f-4183-8d5b-18134aa2d0df The Energy and Climate Change Committee holds the tenth and final evidence session of its inquiry into the proposals for National Policy Statements (NPSs) on Energy. Watch live from 9.15am. Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT energyandenvironment climatechange commonsnews committeenews Out-of-hours GP services: Commons statement http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/02/out-of-hours-gp-services-commons-statement/ 9bfc5885-e634-4fa8-96d4-e04834df94a7 Mike O'Brien, Health Minister, made a statement to the Commons about GP out-of-hours cover and the recently published report which considered the commissioning and performance management of out-of-hours services, the selection, induction, training and use of out-of-hours clinicians. Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT healthservicesandmedicine healthstaffandprofessions commonsnews parliamentarybusiness Committee on Reform of House of Commons holds evidence session http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/02/committee-on-reform-of-house-of-commons-holds-evidence-session/ 03084bcf-26f3-4350-b366-1086d3d409c6 The Select Committee on Reform of the House of Commons is to hear evidence from the Leader of the House Rt Hon Harriet Harman MP, the Shadow Leader of the House Rt Hon George Young MP and the Liberal Democrat Shadow Leader of the House David Heath MP on progress made on its report, 'Rebuilding the House'. Watch live from 11am. Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT parliamentgovernmentandpolitics parliament houseofcommons membersofparliament parliamentaryprocedure commonsnews committeenews Report on maintaining stability across the banking system released http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/02/report-on-maintaining-stability-across-the-banking-system-released/ d3f7a2d6-6508-4d39-a496-1d3cf72d2c99 The Committee of Public Accounts publishes report which, on the basis of evidence from the Treasury, examines the action it was taking to ensure that the taxpayer and wider economy are protected; its capacity to manage the programme of measures; and accountability to Parliament. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT businessindustryandconsumers economyandfinance economicsituation financialinstitutions commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews MPs question Defence Secretary on Afghanistan http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/02/mps-question-defence-secretary-on-afghanistan/ 90fe2db5-3b0b-4b9c-98f3-ed6ef3642c3f The Defence Committee take evidences from Bob Ainsworth MP, Secretary of State for Defence, on a number of key issues relating to the UK presence in Afghanistan. Watch live from 10.45am. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT defence commonsnews committeenews Bill freezing terrorist assets passes all Commons stages http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/02/bill-freezing-terrorist-assets-passes-all-commons-stages/ b17c7267-4cc5-4818-b4ef-3b070e7825b2 The Terrorist Asset-Freezing (Temporary Provisions) Bill passed all its Commons stages on 8 February. The second and third readings were moved by two Treasury Ministers: Liam Byrne, Chief Secretary, and Sara McCarthy-Fry, Exchequer Secretary. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT crimecivillawjusticeandrights criminallaw internationallaw terrorism commonsnews billnews Welsh Secretary appears before Wales and Whitehall inquiry http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/02/welsh-secretary-appears-before-wales-and-whitehall-inquiry/ a21567b1-bc9e-4020-9eec-56890c6d516d Peter Hain MP, Secretary of State for Wales, is among the witnesses appearing before the Welsh Affairs Committee 'Wales and Whitehall' inquiry. Watch live from 10.30am. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT parliamentgovernmentandpolitics centralgovernment civilservice devolution nationalassemblyforwales commonsnews wales committeenews Prime Minister reports on Northern Ireland agreement http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/02/prime-minister-reports-on-northern-ireland-agreement/ 7cd9c821-4fc6-4ac5-afac-f48ff62b67bd In a statement to the House of Commons the Prime Minister reported on the agreement reached at Hillsborough Castle the previous week between the Democratic Unionist party and Sinn Fein which will lead to the completion of devolution of power in Northern Ireland. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT devolution northernirelandassembly commonsnews northernireland parliamentarybusiness Welsh Affairs Committee publishes School Governance report http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/02/welsh-affairs-committee-publishes-school-governance-report/ 477aae7a-3b00-4dd7-9aee-29754e4cd46c The Welsh Assembly Government has made a convincing case that transferring school governance powers to the National Assembly for Wales is important in improving education in Wales, says the Welsh Affairs Committee in a report published today. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT education schools devolution nationalassemblyforwales commonsnews wales committeenews MPs call for radical changes to teacher training http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/02/mps-call-for-radical-changes-to-teacher-training/ db779192-aecb-4ca9-b02e-eb7ca9970391 Major reforms must be introduced to help newly qualified teachers make the transition from their initial training to their first teaching post, concludes the Children, Schools and Families Committee in a report published today. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT education teachers commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews MPs call for a Welfare Commission to create a fairer benefits system http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/02/mps-call-for-a-welfare-commission-to-create-a-fairer-benefits-system/ 4bef6a9f-7caf-43d2-9dfc-25e6762f2cfd MPs call for the establishment of a 'Welfare Commission' to create a fairer and simpler benefits system that claimants can understand and the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) can administer more accurately. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT commonsnews billnews socialsecurityandpensions benefitsadministration MPs take evidence from Barclays Chief Executive http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/02/mps-take-evidence-from-barclays-chief-executive/ 0c878e2d-2eff-4138-b6ff-ac7ca83e0f18 The Treasury Committee takes evidence from John Varley, Chief Executive of Barclays, as part of the Committee’s inquiry into financial institutions. Watch live from 9.45am. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT businessindustryandconsumers economyandfinance economicsituation financialinstitutions commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews EU carbon market failing to deliver green investment warn MPs http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/02/eu-carbon-market-failing-to-deliver-green-investment-warn-mps/ 0d8e96ee-3eb3-4cb2-b2eb-19e3b6554144 The EU’s flagship Emissions Trading System is failing to deliver vital green investment after a collapse in carbon prices magnified by the recession, MPs warn in a report out today. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT energyandenvironment climatechange energy europeanunion commonsnews committeenews BBC sport and music coverage examined http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/02/bbc-sport-and-music-coverage-examined/ 8a42e80d-7f02-450d-bcc9-76815c614261 The Committee of Public Accounts holds an evidence session on the BBC’s management of its coverage of major sporting and music events. It follows a National Audit Office (NAO) report on the issue. Watch live from 4.30pm. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT culturemediaandsport media broadcasting sports commonsnews committeenews MPs hear evidence on future of North West’s nuclear industry http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/02/mps-hear-evidence-on-future-of-north-wests-nuclear-industry/ 7f2c583e-bfe2-4975-8004-04a6a0577928 MPs on the North West Committee hear evidence as part of the Committee's second inquiry, the 'Future of the Nuclear Industry in the North West'. Watch live from 4.15pm. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT energyandenvironment energy nuclearpower commonsnews northwest parliamentarybusiness committeenews MPs break new ground by publishing report in range of formats http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/02/mps-break-new-ground-by-publishing-report-in-range-of-formats/ da25cd94-12e9-4903-924b-86039d0d94d3 A report which proposes a range of measures to encourage more diversity in politics is being published in a number of alternative ways so that it is accessible to people with the majority of disabilities. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT parliament houseofcommons membersofparliament speaker commonsnews MPs hear evidence on fire control centre closures http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/02/mps-hear-evidence-on-fire-control-centre-closures/ ee6fa49b-bc82-4724-98cd-8eae109ea5ce The Communities and Local Government Committee holds a one-off evidence session on the FiReControl project. Watch live from 4.20pm. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT crimecivillawjusticeandrights emergencyservices fireservices commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews Commons debates Private Members’ Bills http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/02/commons-debates-private-members-bills-2/ a3ff2277-5860-436d-b414-76311b847070 The Commons debated several Private Members' Bills, starting with the second reading of the Local Authorities (Overview and Scrutiny) Bill, sponsored by David Chaytor MP. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT crimecivillawjusticeandrights civillaw personalinjury sexualoffences humanrights localgovernment commonsnews parliamentarybusiness billnews New powers to tackle illegal file-sharing need clarifying says Committee http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/02/new-powers-to-tackle-illegal-file-sharing-need-clarifying-says-committee/ 0b0cddec-065c-4554-95e1-12e59d8eea9f Parliament’s Joint Select Committee on Human Rights says the Government’s response to the problem of illegal file-sharing in the Digital Economy Bill may have created over-broad powers and that some provisions in the Bill are not specified in enough detail to ensure that they will operate in a way which does not risk a breach of individual rights. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT internetandcybercrime humanrights commonsnews lordsnews parliamentarybusiness billnews committeenews scienceandtechnology informationtechnology MPs debate human rights and policing protests http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/02/mps-debate-human-rights-and-policing-protests/ cb7496e8-607d-4d23-b926-232afa4ccdd9 Andrew Dismore MP, chairman of the Joint Committee on Human Rights, opened a Westminster Hall debate on the Committee's reports on the human rights approach to policing protest, and the Government's responses. Meg Hillier, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the Home Department, responded. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT publicorderoffences police humanrights commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews Committee report assesses work of the BBC World Service http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/02/committee-report-assesses-work-of-the-bbc-world-service/ d44ee691-baf7-472d-a4eb-206ba6d0f873 In its new report, published today, the Foreign Affairs Committee provides an assessment of the work of the BBC World Service during 2008-09, focusing particularly on its activities, performance and administration. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT culturemediaandsport media broadcasting commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews Police and local government grants for 2010 passed by MPs http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/02/police-and-local-government-grants-for-2010-passed-by-mps/ 5b1b13e9-36e5-4f3a-aa23-c229f461af1e The Commons approved police and local authority government grants for 2010-11. David Hanson, Minister for Policing, Crime and Counter-Terrorism, moved the Police Grant Report (England and Wales), and John Denham, Communities and Local Government Secretary, moved the Local Government Finance Report (England). Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT police publicexpenditure localgovernment commonsnews parliamentarybusiness Public Administration Committee hears from Sir Christopher Kelly http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/02/public-administration-committee-hears-from-sir-christopher-kelly/ 6e275f6f-3af3-4dc7-a9c2-99dd646dd7b8 The Public Administration Select Committee takes evidence from Sir Christopher Kelly, the Chair of the Committee on Standards in Public Life. Watch live from 10am. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT parliamentgovernmentandpolitics parliament houseofcommons membersofparliament commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews Prime Minister’s Questions: 3 February 2010 http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/02/prime-ministers-questions-3-february-2010/ 743f62dd-bf1f-41dd-afb8-1c21d7bf3a80 The Prime Minister, Gordon Brown, answered questions from MPs on subjects including crime statistics, the Chilcot Inquiry into the Iraq War, defence spending, electoral reform and Trident. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT commonsnews parliamentarybusiness primeminister'squestions Statement: Strategic Defence Review Green Paper http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/02/statement-strategic-defence-review-green-paper/ 2fe54374-0d26-4959-89f0-b18a27313465 A Green Paper on the future of UK defence - published ahead of the Strategic Defence Review (SDR), which will take place after this year's general election - was announced in a ministerial statement in the House of Commons by Defence Secretary, Bob Ainsworth MP. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT defence defencepolicy defenceexpenditure commonsnews parliamentarybusiness First Minister appears before Wales and Whitehall inquiry http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/02/first-minister-appears-before-wales-and-whitehall-inquiry/ 38655b92-0fd0-43ae-9db4-60decea4536a The Welsh Affairs Committee's 'Wales and Whitehall' inquiry continues with Carwyn Jones, First Minister for Wales giving evidence. Watch live from 10am. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT devolution nationalassemblyforwales commonsnews wales committeenews Population and immigration debate in Westminster Hall http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/02/population-and-immigration-debate-in-westminster-hall/ a7b99234-eb73-495c-b15f-e95619b5b0a6 Nicholas Soames, Conservative MP for Mid Sussex, opened a Westminster Hall debate on the impact of immigration on the population of the UK. Phil Woolas, Home Office Minister for Borders and Immigration, responded to the debate Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT asylumimmigrationandnationality population commonsnews parliamentarybusiness Welsh Affairs Committee publishes sustainable housing report http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/02/welsh-affairs-committee-publishes-sustainable-housing-report/ 4f38367e-5870-4b8a-b708-ed28f9c4ee75 Social housing policy powers should be devolved to the National Assembly for Wales, concludes the Welsh Affairs Committee in a report published today. Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT housingandplanning commonsnews wales committeenews Procedure Committee report: Election of the Speaker and Deputy Speakers http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/02/procedure-committee-report-election-of-the-speaker-and-deputy-speakers/ 9e43d78c-a069-4be0-804e-c12ac3cbda2f The election of the new Speaker in June 2009 was the first to be held under new rules recommended by the Procedure Committee in 2001. The Committee has reviewed the new procedure and is satisfied that it provided fairness and transparency: the secret ballot was a particular success. Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT parliamentgovernmentandpolitics parliament houseofcommons parliamentaryprocedure speaker commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews Committee examines teaching of STEM subjects http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/02/committee-examines-teaching-of-stem-subjects/ 83a6ae61-00cd-4b77-a955-e1e0efe3bd8d The Children, Schools and Families Committee, which is examining the teaching of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) subjects, holds an evidence session at 9.30am that focuses on the teaching of science. Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT education schools teachers commonsnews committeenews science MPs debate Thameslink upgrade project http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/02/mps-debate-thameslink-upgrade-project/ 3d4ff4dd-78a1-433f-bdfb-028384099759 Patrick Hall, Labour MP for Bedford, opened a debate in Westminster Hall on the progress of the Thameslink programme, a major upgrade on the fifty-station railway line which runs through London from Bedford to Brighton. Chris Mole, Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Transport, responded to the debate. Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT commonsnews parliamentarybusiness transport railways Committee looks at DNA database and at crime prevention http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/02/committee-looks-at-dna-database-and-at-crime-prevention/ eba67f4e-1d1b-4926-b878-d6eea6853a4c The Home Affairs Committee takes evidence for two of its current inquiries from 10.30am when it looks at the National DNA Database and then the Government's approach to crime prevention. Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT crimecivillawjusticeandrights privacy commonsnews committeenews MPs take evidence on impact of spending cuts on science http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/02/mps-take-evidence-on-impact-of-spending-cuts-on-science/ bd6e5e4f-ac12-4aca-be01-126044e2de9d The Science and Technology Committee holds an oral evidence session in relation to its inquiry into the impact of spending cuts on science and scientific research. Watch live from 9.30am. Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT commonsnews committeenews scienceandtechnology researchandinnovation science Flood and Water Management Bill: remaining Commons stages http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/02/flood-and-water-management-bill-remaining-commons-stages/ 1418d973-066e-4a16-8290-6334eea1ac5d MPs debated the report stage and third reading of the Flood and Water Management Bill in the Commons. The Bill now moves to the House of Lords. Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT utilities energyandenvironment climatechange flooding waterindustry commonsnews parliamentarybusiness billnews Committee report on procurement of legal aid in England and Wales http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/02/committee-report-on-procurement-of-legal-aid-in-england-and-wales/ 90a4e1fb-1dfd-4161-b67e-6bfe269dd79d The Committee of Public Accounts report examines the procurement and administration of legal aid in England and Wales on the basis of two reports by the Comptroller and Auditor General. Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT administrationofjustice legalprofession commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews Liaison Committee to question Prime Minister http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/02/liaison-committee-to-question-prime-minister/ f7503917-fbf1-49db-97a0-c07900936563 MPs on the Liaison Committee hold their fifth evidence session with the Prime Minister, Rt Hon Gordon Brown, continuing the regular twice yearly sessions the Committee holds with the PM on a range of domestic and international issues. Watch live from 2pm. Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT parliamentgovernmentandpolitics centralgovernment commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews Report calls for civil service to focus on growing its own talent http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/02/report-calls-for-civil-service-to-focus-on-growing-its-own-talent/ bb360591-fabe-49ac-b8b6-fdc6725563ae The Public Administration Select Committee (PASC) today publishes a report examining the practice of recruiting externally to the senior civil service (SCS). Outside recruitment has been used to fill skills shortages and to bring new perspectives to government, but has also been criticised for potentially diluting core civil service values and for being poor value for money. Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT parliamentgovernmentandpolitics commonsnews committeenews publicadministration Committee examines crime prevention approach http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/02/committee-examines-crime-prevention-approach/ 840fa552-5440-484a-aaa0-862c716da228 The Home Affairs Committee holds an evidence session as part of its inquiry examining the Government’s approach to crime prevention. Watch live from 10.30am. Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT crimecivillawjusticeandrights commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews MPs examine further education funding http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/02/mps-examine-further-education-funding/ bd693fea-00ec-4c49-8d17-88a6119167bf The Business, Innovation and Skills Committee holds its first oral evidence session into further education funding and the Skills Funding Agency. Watch live from 10.30am. Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT businessindustryandconsumers employmentandtraining commonsnews committeenews Afghanistan and Yemen: Statement from Foreign Secretary http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/02/afghanistan-and-yemen-statement-from-foreign-secretary/ 60a4cefd-54d0-4ae7-8f32-cef9f2d8a7a6 David Miliband, Foreign Secretary, made a statement to MPs about the Afghanistan conference that took place on 28 January and the Yemen meeting that took place on 27 January. Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT armedforces militaryoperations afghanistan commonsnews parliamentarybusiness Written statement: body-scanners at Heathrow and Manchester http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/02/written-statement-body-scanners-at-heathrow-and-manchester/ 4fcb1e34-4c83-4187-a186-28debb1280d0 Transport Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Paul Clark, made a written ministerial statement about the introduction of body-scanners at UK airports. Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT terrorism commonsnews parliamentarybusiness aviation Institutional inertia threatens counter-terror operations http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/02/institutional-inertia-threatens-counter-terror-operations/ 30470f9e-6848-43d0-8101-4c43b0cfc419 Existing counter-terrorism committees should be merged to form a ''National Security Committee", the Home Affairs Committee says. Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT crimecivillawjusticeandrights terrorism commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews Constitutional Reform Bill: Commons Committee fifth day http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/02/constitutional-reform-bill-commons-committee-fifth-day/ 2e7dbe5e-e116-4849-87e3-de3dcd3db158 The House of Commons held the fifth day of the Committee stage of the Constitutional Reform and Governance Bill. A sixth day is scheduled but the date has yet to be decided. Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT parliamentgovernmentandpolitics commonsnews billnews Commons MPs debate Private Members’ Bills http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/02/commons-mps-debate-private-members-bills/ 667e2e92-1444-4982-8395-a05f09abee8e The Commons debated a number of Private Members' Bills, starting with the second reading of the Mortgage Repossessions (Protection of Tenants etc) Bill, sponsored by Brian Iddon MP. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT regulation flooding healtheducationandpreventivemedicine housing privaterentedhousing socialrentedhousing commonsnews billnews MPs investigate population statistics and the 2011 Census http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/02/mps-investigate-population-statistics-and-the-2011-census/ ec2c459c-ed7f-4482-b43a-0ebcf193839d MPs on the new Select Committee for London hold the Committee's first public hearings of its inquiry into the preparation and use of regional population statistics for London and the 2011 Census. Watch live from 2.15pm. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT asylumimmigrationandnationality communitiesandfamilies commonsnews london parliamentarybusiness committeenews Committee endorses appointment of new CPS Chief Inspector http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/02/committee-endorses-appointment-of-new-cps-chief-inspector/ b08e50d3-9641-4b01-9a79-92913f67b3f2 In a report released today, the Commons Justice Committee endorses the appointment of Michael Fuller, currently Chief Constable of Kent, for appointment as the new HM Chief Inspector of the Crown Prosecution Service. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT crimecivillawjusticeandrights administrationofjustice commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews MPs examine Decent Homes Programme http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/02/mps-examine-decent-homes-programme/ 0948edc7-e9ec-4761-9f3e-e2d42614e483 The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) hears evidence following a National Audit Office (NAO) report on the 'Decent Homes Programme' which aims to improve the condition of homes for social housing tenants. Watch live from 4.30pm. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT housingandplanning commonsnews committeenews Government failing to support Welsh ports, say MPs http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/02/government-failing-to-support-welsh-ports-say-mps/ 4501370c-bfae-48ca-a3f3-860aecb51124 The Welsh Affairs Committee expressed disappointment today in the response from the Department for Transport to the Committee’s report on ports in Wales. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT regionalplanninganddevelopment commonsnews parliamentarybusiness wales committeenews Committee takes evidence on Gifted and Talented programme http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/02/committee-take-evidence-on-gifted-and-talented-programme/ 3ef4ea72-5c29-451a-b91c-0f908e8315a3 The Children, Schools and Families Committee takes evidence on the 'Gifted and Talented programme'. Watch live from 3.45pm. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT communitiesandfamilies commonsnews committeenews Commons marks Holocaust Memorial Day http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/01/commons-marks-holocaust-memorial-day/ afb5effd-38e1-4bc2-a6cd-9c986083b36b The tenth annual UK Holocaust Memorial Day was marked by a topical debate in the Commons, moved by Shahid Malik, Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Communities and Local Government. Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT communitiesandfamilies ethnicgroups commonsnews parliamentarybusiness Debate on committee report on carbon capture and storage http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/01/debate-on-committee-report-on-carbon-capture-and-storage/ 98517d5d-8fdc-48da-aaed-9576447fbe79 Tim Yeo MP, Chairman of the Commons Environmental Audit Committee, opened a debate in Westminster Hall on the Committee's earlier report on carbon capture and storage, and the Government's response. David Kidney, Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Energy and Climate Change, responded to the debate. Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT energyandenvironment energy commonsnews parliamentarybusiness Healthcare commissioning inquiry continues http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/01/healthcare-commissioning-inquiry-continues/ a598be1d-73c6-4c60-8ffb-b61ee67a9af2 The Health Committee holds the third evidence session of its inquiry into Commissioning. Watch live at 10am. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT healthservicesandmedicine commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews Debate on future of dairy farming in the UK http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/01/debate-on-future-of-dairy-farming-in-the-uk/ 69ac99db-96b7-4335-92dd-34cf3700f258 Stephen Crabb, Conservative MP for Preseli Pembrokeshire, opened a debate in Westminster Hall on the future of UK dairy farming. Jim Fitzpatrick, Minister of State, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, replied to the debate. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT agricultureanimalsfoodandruralaffairs agriculture animals commonsnews parliamentarybusiness Government should do more to support export-led recovery say MPs http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/01/government-should-do-more-to-support-export-led-recovery-say-mps/ 75097383-8e9a-47ab-86f5-aed578146ad7 The Business, Innovation and Skills Committee releases its report 'Exporting out of Recession', which examines what should be done by Government to sustain and increase Britain's export strengths. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT businessindustryandconsumers businesssupport internationaltrade economyandfinance commonsnews committeenews Debate on dementia services and care of the elderly http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/01/debate-on-dementia-services-and-care-of-the-elderly/ 18eb688a-61ed-4296-964f-f4599750ec39 Stephen O'Brien, Shadow Health Minister, introduced an Opposition Day debate in the Commons on dementia services and care of the elderly. Phil Hope, Minister of State at the Department of Health, responded to the debate. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT elderlypeople mentalhealth commonsnews parliamentarybusiness socialservices communitycare Report examines chlamydia screening programme http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/01/report-examines-chlamydia-screening-programme/ 6126acb5-a60f-4ce7-8329-d4445bfde6a5 Public Accounts Committee report examines the delivery of the Chlamydia Screening Programme, improving the efficiency of services and the Department of Health’s approach to managing a national initiative in a devolved National Health Service. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT healthservicesandmedicine commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews Minister questioned on development efforts in Nepal http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/01/minister-questioned-on-development-efforts-in-nepal/ 4ff5119d-336f-46a3-af2e-4e3cdb8e924c The International Development Committee is holds its final evidence session on the Department for International Development's (DFID) programme in Nepal. Watch live at 10.30am. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT internationalaffairs asia internationaldevelopment commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews MPs debate the future of Cadbury http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/01/mps-debate-the-future-of-cadbury/ 059504c0-aa6d-422d-a55f-ea6fd6827497 Lynne Jones, Labour MP for Birmingham Selly Oak, moved the adjournment debate in the House of Commons on the future of the British firm, Cadbury, if the sale to the American company, Kraft Foods goes ahead. Shareholders have a week to decide whether to accept the Kraft offer. Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT companies consumers commonsnews parliamentarybusiness Scottish Affairs Committee questions Secretaries of State http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/01/scottish-affairs-committee-question-secretaries-of-state/ dcfe81f7-495f-42f0-b822-076309bf4cb0 Jack Straw, Secretary of State for Justice, and Jim Murphy, Secretary of State for Scotland, appear before the Scottish Affairs Committee as part of its inquiry into cooperation and communication between the Scottish and UK governments. Watch live from 2.30pm. Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT centralgovernment commonsnews parliamentarybusiness scotland committeenews Complaints against MPs: proposal to publish more information http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/01/complaints-against-mps-proposal-to-publish-more-information/ 14af1464-4353-46e6-9d3c-faa3d0bbc80a The Committee on Standards and Privileges has agreed a proposal from the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards that he should publish more information on complaints against Members of Parliament. Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT houseofcommons membersofparliament commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews Energy policy statements inquiry continues http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/01/energy-policy-statements-inquiry-continues/ 8cea8654-f0c1-447a-a7d8-fca8417e9c3e The Energy and Climate Change Committee holds its sixth and seventh evidence sessions for its inquiry into 'The Proposals for National Policy Statements (NPSs) on Energy'. Watch live from 9.15am then at 3.05pm. Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT energyandenvironment commonsnews committeenews Constitutional Reform Bill: Commons Committee fourth day http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/01/constitutional-reform-bill-commons-committee-fourth-day/ 96743b6a-aff8-4f46-aab1-caeab801d61d The House of Commons held the fourth day of the Committee stage of the Constitutional Reform and Governance Bill. A fifth day is scheduled for 2 February. Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT parliamentgovernmentandpolitics commonsnews billnews Prime Minister’s Questions: 27 January 2010 http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/01/prime-ministers-questions-27-january-2010/ 196e0200-02f5-4245-9f1c-347994b46118 Standing in for the Prime Minister, the Leader of the House, Harriet Harman, answered MPs' questions on subjects including Afghanistan, inequality in the UK, the third runway at Heathrow, the Coalfields Regeneration Trust, Equitable Life and cervical cancer screening. Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT commonsnews parliamentarybusiness primeminister'squestions Debate on regional security in the Horn of Africa http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/01/debate-on-regional-security-in-the-horn-of-africa/ eefc22a3-318a-429e-a433-247fd0557087 Mark Pritchard, Conservative MP for The Wrekin, opened a debate in Westminster Hall on regional security in the Horn of Africa. Ivan Lewis, Minister of State at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, responded to the debate. Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT internationallaw terrorism internationalaffairs africa commonsnews parliamentarybusiness shipping Liaison Committee urges action on Wright Committee reforms http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/01/liaison-committee-urges-action-on-reforms-to-committees/ 31baf5ee-e4c4-4cbc-b5fa-400e37928ce3 In a report published today, the Commons Liaison Committee urges the House of Commons to "act courageously" to make the Reform Committee’s proposals a reality in the new Parliament, including its provision for a review after two years. Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT parliamentgovernmentandpolitics parliament houseofcommons commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews Committee hears evidence on defence spending http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/01/committee-hears-evidence-on-defence-spending/ 18dd8f53-dba6-4549-95ff-e0cd480b2905 The Public Accounts Committee holds an oral evidence session on its 'Major Projects report 2009' on Ministry of Defence (MoD) spending. Watch live from 3.30pm. Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT defence defenceexpenditure centralgovernment commonsnews committeenews Ministers appear before bioengineering inquiry http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/01/ministers-appear-before-bioengineering-inquiry/ c44fcbd6-3f1f-437e-adaa-e674595e327c Minister for Science and Innovation, Lord Drayson, among the witnesses appearing before the House of Commons Science and Technology Committee as part of its inquiry into bioengineering. Watch live from 10.15am. Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews scienceandtechnology researchandinnovation Forces may have to merge to support police numbers, say MPs http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/01/forces-may-have-to-merge-to-support-police-numbers-say-mps/ 458ba8da-5d27-4f74-90cc-72414f695693 The Home Affairs Committee says that faced with the prospect of funding cuts, the police service will have to fundamentally rethink the way in which it provides back-office functions in order to support the frontline. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT crimecivillawjusticeandrights police commonsnews committeenews Report finds spending in Malawi needs better assessment http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/01/report-finds-spending-in-malawi-needs-better-assessment/ ab37eaee-7ba9-4cc6-a7b2-067d9e41b0a4 The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) report examines whether the Department for International Development (DFID) has made good choices in Malawi, whether it has the information it needs to improve implementation of the programmes it helps to fund, and whether it is driving improved outcomes. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT internationalaffairs commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews Commons debate industrial relations at Royal Mail http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/01/commons-debate-industrial-relations-at-royal-mail/ d74724ed-8735-41be-be0c-8a69042b5432 Dr John Pugh, Liberal Democrat MP for Southport, moved the adjournment debate in the Commons on the state of industrial relations at Royal Mail. Pat McFadden, Minister for Business, Innovation and Skills, responded to the debate. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT industrialrelations serviceindustries postalservices commonsnews parliamentarybusiness MPs question Bank of England Governor http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/01/mps-questions-bank-of-england-governor/ 13992c78-6606-4ce6-a71a-0f6b2de0e4d5 Mervyn King, Governor of the Bank of England, is among the witnesses giving evidence to the Treasury Committee for its 'Too Important to Fail’ inquiry. Watch from 9.45am. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT businessindustryandconsumers economyandfinance commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews Environment Secretary appears before climate change inquiry http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/01/environment-secretary-appears-before-climate-change-inquiry/ 45722f62-096f-4181-9676-bedfbdf3d5a2 Hilary Benn MP, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs is among the witnesses appearing before the Environmental Audit Committee as it holds the fifth evidence session of its inquiry into climate change adaptation policy. Watch live from 2.50pm. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT energyandenvironment climatechange commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews MPs examine counter-terrorism measures at British airports http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/01/mps-examine-counter-terrorism-measures-at-british-airports/ a6b6c1f4-2840-4277-aa03-bc6f84f74ce4 The Home Affairs Committee holds a one-off evidence session in which it examines the various new counter-terrorism measures to be adopted at British airports, including full body scanners, passenger profiling and 'no fly' lists. Watch live from 10.30am. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT crimecivillawjusticeandrights terrorism commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews Financial Services Bill: MPs debate report and third reading stages http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/01/financial-services-bill-mps-debate-report-and-third-reading-stages/ 048b0843-ea19-4788-af7c-518295b00d13 The remaining stages - report and third reading - of the Financial Services Bill were passed in the Commons on 25 January. The Bill now goes to the House of Lords. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT economyandfinance financialinstitutions financialservices commonsnews billnews Committee questions Minister on human trafficking http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/01/committee-questions-minister-on-human-trafficking/ f49f0fb3-bfc3-418c-88df-1418ea3a8fba The Joint Committee on Human Rights hears evidence on human trafficking from Alan Campbell, Home Office Minister. Watch live from 1.45pm. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT sexualoffences humanrights internationallaw commonsnews lordsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews Toughen FSA oversight of public sector deposits, say MPs http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/01/toughen-fsa-oversight-of-public-sector-deposits-say-mps/ 8484de48-f77d-47e0-8891-9f64193ba3f6 The Financial Services Authority (FSA) should gain new powers to regulate the advice given to public sector bodies about the management of their cash reserves and investments, says the Communities and Local Government Committee (GLC) in a report on the FSA's role and Local Authority Investments. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT economyandfinance financialservices localgovernment commonsnews committeenews Broadcasters neglect Northern Ireland obligations http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/01/broadcasters-neglect-northern-ireland-obligations/ e6d4f28b-c05a-4323-b24f-b53502e803e2 The UK’s major television companies have failed to portray the ordinary life, beauties, history and culture of Northern Ireland to the rest of the country, say MPs in a report published today. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT culturemediaandsport media broadcasting commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews Inquiry looks at young people without jobs or training http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/01/inquiry-looks-at-young-people-without-jobs-or-training/ 7ca37880-4a19-489b-9efe-50539601df48 Children, Schools and Families Committee holds the first evidence session of its inquiry into young people not in education, employment or training. Watch from 3.45pm. Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT employmentandtraining commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews Committee looks at dementia services report http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/01/committee-looks-at-dementia-services-report</ 19ce64ac-cf14-4509-897f-e4524f0c969f The Public Accounts Committee holds an evidence session on the National Audit Office (NAO) Interim Report on Improving Dementia Services in England. Watch from 4.30pm. Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT healthservicesandmedicine commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews Committee looks at dementia services report http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/01/committee-looks-at-dementia-services-report/ 0ab98450-d80b-4611-862b-d6b49a52e491 The Public Accounts Committee holds an evidence session on the National Audit Office (NAO) Interim Report on Improving Dementia Services in England. Watch from 4.30pm. Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT healthservicesandmedicine commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews Exhange rate impact on counter-terrorism programmes http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/01/exhange-rate-impact-on-counter-terrorism-programmes/ c1c67c13-887c-45da-831c-b24b76db7160 Chris Bryant, Minister for Europe at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO), answered an urgent question from David Liddington, Conservative Shadow Foreign Affairs Minister, on the impact of the exchange rate movements on the FCO's counter-terrorism programme, particularly in Pakistan. Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT terrorism foreignandcommonwealthoffice centralgovernment commonsnews parliamentarybusiness Debate on progress made preventing violence against women http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/01/debate-on-progress-made-preventing-violence-against-women/ 372ed186-c35f-4824-a904-197ca2dd84ac Solicitor General, Vera Baird, opened a debate in Westminster Hall on the issue of preventing violence against women. Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT crimesofviolence emergencyservices commonsnews parliamentarybusiness Topical debate: Food industry competitiveness http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/01/topical-debate-food-industry-competitiveness/ 75859f79-bf08-4dd2-bf0c-44e65a93619e Jim Fitzpatrick, Minister of State at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), opened a topical debate on food industry competitiveness. Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT food competition consumers regulation commonsnews parliamentarybusiness Fuel poverty inquiry announced http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/01/fuel-poverty-inquiry-announced/ e8b7bc3f-75d3-448f-8e36-4c2b1181caab The Energy and Climate Change Committee has issued a call for written evidence for its forthcoming short inquiry into fuel poverty. Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT economyandfinance incomesandpoverty commonsnews committeenews Train to Gain programme mismanaged, says Committee http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/01/train-to-gain-programme-mismanaged-says-committee/ a5dd2904-2159-4930-b9cf-45627f6085b3 Public Accounts Committee today publishes its report examining how 'Train to Gain' - part of the Government's Solutions for Business, a portfolio of publicly funded business support products and services - could be better managed by focusing on the areas where is has been most effective. Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT businessindustryandconsumers businesssupport employmentandtraining training commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews MPs look at impact of economic situation on public services http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/01/mps-look-at-impact-of-economic-situation-on-public-services/ c43935db-bf69-4c7c-bbdc-4b4655450b8d The Public Administration Committee (PASC) continues its 'Public Administration in a Fiscal Squeeze' inquiry into the impact of hard economic times on government administration and public services. Watch live from 10am. Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT parliamentgovernmentandpolitics commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews publicadministration Committee evidence session focuses on NHS finances http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/01/committee-evidence-session-focuses-on-nhs-finances/ 6f3b6362-6ac9-40d1-8e0a-2d24eedfdb7e The Health Committee's 'Public Expenditure on Health and Personal services 2009' inquiry continues with an evidence session expected to focus on the state of NHS finances, whether value for money is being achieved for the £103 billion budget for the NHS and future expenditure commitments. Watch live from 10am. Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT healthservicesandmedicine commonsnews committeenews MPs debate Criminal Records Bureau http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/01/mps-debate-criminal-records-bureau/ 7aadb7cf-4bbe-4892-a161-f4e638d1bb34 Edward Vaizey, Conservative MP for Wantage, opened a debate in Westminster Hall on the problems many of his constituents experience with the Criminal Records Bureau. Meg Hillier, Parliamentary Under-Secretary at the Home Office, responded to the debate. Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT crime privacy dataprotection commonsnews parliamentarybusiness Statement: Improving UK protection against terrorism http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/01/statement-improving-uk-protection-against-terrorism/ 98c354d5-2381-49a2-8e80-04b88140772e In a statement to the Commons Prime Minister, Gordon Brown, announced new UK measures to track terrorist suspects and strengthen airport security. Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT terrorism commonsnews parliamentarybusiness aviation MPs pass remaining stages of Fiscal Responsibility Bill http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/01/mps-pass-remaining-stages-of-fiscal-responsibility-bill/ 374b6f2f-cee7-49f3-a6e0-8440d7d94654 The Fiscal Responsibility Bill passed its remaining Commons stages - Committee of the whole House, Report and Third Reading - on 20 January. Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT economyandfinance publicexpenditure centralgovernment commonsnews parliamentarybusiness billnews Statement: New code of practice for alcohol retailers http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/01/statement-new-code-of-practice-for-alcohol-retailers/ 6d67d067-cb1a-496a-bc2f-70e177034ab1 Home Secretary, Alan Johnson, made a written ministerial statement on the Government's response to the recent consultation on the new code of practice for alcohol retailers. Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT businessindustryandconsumers alcoholism commonsnews parliamentarybusiness Prime Minister’s Questions: 20 January 2010 http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/01/prime-ministers-questions-20-january-2010/ 6799c4aa-b640-4676-8fc4-3df220a4a25f The Prime Minister, Gordon Brown, answered questions from MPs on subjects including broadband provision in the Scottish Highlands, Kraft's takeover of Cadbury, the aftermath of the earthquake in Haiti and the Chilcot Inquiry into the Iraq war. Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT commonsnews parliamentarybusiness primeminister'squestions Constitutional reform and governance bill in Commons http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/01/constitutional-reform-and-governance-bill-in-commons/ 783c49b8-8841-47ef-bc31-7aa6e301ae45 The House of Commons held the third day of the Committee stage of the Constitutional Reform and Governance Bill. The fourth and final day of Committee will take place on 26 January. Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT parliamentgovernmentandpolitics commonsnews billnews Committee looks at Forensic Science Northern Ireland http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/01/committee-looks-at-forensic-science-northern-ireland/ 0beb6d13-f14b-4a5b-aeea-e8760a8c977e The Northern Ireland Affairs Committee holds an evidence session looking at the workings of the Forensic Service Northern Ireland. Watch live at 3pm. Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT commonsnews northernireland committeenews scienceandtechnology science Bioengineering inquiry hears from industry advisors http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/01/bioengineering-inquiry-hears-from-industry-advisors/ 361ffdb9-bad1-4221-aba1-f6d18e7ec627 The House of Commons Science and Technology Committee inquiry into bioengineering continues at 9.30am. Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT commonsnews committeenews scienceandtechnology Children’s services directors quizzed over Ofsted inspections http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/01/childrens-services-directors-quizzed-over-ofsted-inspections/ af87a0f4-0074-4a24-8ebc-7bb8e8cecda1 The Children, Schools and Families Committee takes evidence from children's services directors on whether there is public confidence in Ofsted inspections. Watch the evidence session live from 9.45am. Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT communitiesandfamilies childrenandfamilies education commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews Statement: Safeguarding vulnerable adults from harm http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/01/statement-safeguarding-vulnerable-adults-from-harm/ a3a45676-86a0-45c3-9644-8fdc62e2cafc Phil Hope, Minister of State at the Department of Health, made a written ministerial statement on the results of a government consultation exercise on safeguarding vulnerable adults. Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT communitiesandfamilies healthservicesandmedicine commonsnews parliamentarybusiness socialservices Ministers must move on waste mountain reduction http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/01/ministers-must-move-on-waste-mountain-reduction/ 632cafab-b586-42ab-9ab7-419fd5ba317d The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) Waste Strategy has left England’s waste mountain with no clear targets for its reduction, and leaves 90 per cent of waste without specific recycling targets, a report by the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Select Committee says. Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT agricultureanimalsfoodandruralaffairs commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews Economists give evidence to Treasury Committee http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/01/economists-give-evidence-to-treasury-committee/ 31e2b3c8-109c-4c85-90bf-4a02fda755f2 The Treasury Committee takes evidence at 9.45am as part of its inquiry into the 'too important to fail' dilemma. Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT businessindustryandconsumers economyandfinance commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews Wales and Whitehall inquiry continues http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/01/wales-and-whitehall-inquiry-continues/ 1eff0971-e6bc-4f83-9a9d-90de94677391 The Welsh Affairs Committee holds the second evidence session of its 'Wales and Whitehall' inquiry at 10.30am. Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT parliamentgovernmentandpolitics centralgovernment devolution nationalassemblyforwales commonsnews wales committeenews Debate on the role and importance of charity trustees http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/01/debate-on-the-role-and-importance-of-charity-trustees/ 18b45bab-5483-44c1-b169-957e7955f923 Tom Levitt, Labour MP for High Peak, introduced an adjournment debate in the Commons on the role and recruitment of charity trustees to ensure that there are enough people to run Britain's voluntary and community organisations. Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT charities commonsnews parliamentarybusiness North East Committee inquiry into steel industry continues http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/01/north-east-committee-inquiry-into-steel-industry-continues/ 80f64385-b044-46fc-9571-0c91ab5b4e02 Minister for the North East, Nick Brown, is among the witnesses appearing before the North East Committee as it takes evidence as part of it inquiry into the steel industry. Watch live from 3.45pm. Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT businessindustryandconsumers businesssupport industry manufacturingindustries economyandfinance economicsituation commonsnews northeast parliamentarybusiness committeenews Business Committee hears evidence from Lord Mandelson http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/01/business-committee-hears-evidence-from-lord-mandelson/ 7cf8f03d-dbe4-4baa-9ab5-375483aa6cf8 The Business, Innovation and Skills Committee hold a further evidence session at 4.30pm on the work of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, when it takes evidence from Secretary of State Lord Mandelson. Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT businessindustryandconsumers commonsnews committeenews Second reading of Crime and Security Bill in Commons http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/01/second-reading-of-crime-and-security-bill-in-commons/ cea1e24d-6f9b-4e29-aaf5-87adfb3035c5 Home Secretary, Alan Johnson, moved the second reading of the Crime and Security Bill in the Hosue of Commons. It was passed by 272 votes to 197, and now goes to Committee for detailed discussion. Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT crimecivillawjusticeandrights commonsnews billnews Extremism inquiry hears from Communities Secretary http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/01/extremism-inquiry-hears-from-communities-secretary/ 8ed2b239-4c49-44b5-94c1-389e0b8b11ad John Denham, Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government is among the witnesses appearing at the fourth and final oral evidence session of the Communities and Local Government Committee's inquiry into preventing violent extremism. Watch live from 4.10pm. Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT communitiesandfamilies crimecivillawjusticeandrights terrorism commonsnews committeenews Children’s Secretary appears before Committee http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/01/childrens-secretary-appears-before-committee/ a66bbc3e-4f89-40d2-b168-5b7e82f87b61 Ed Balls, Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families appears before the Children, Schools and Families Committee at 5pm to give evidence on the appointment of the Chief Regulator and Chair of Ofqual, the Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator. Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT childrenandfamilies education schools commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews MPs debate how to support young people during the recession http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/01/mps-debate-how-to-support-young-people-during-the-recession/ 4dd09b76-1e02-4c8a-9ced-7b4ad047209b Jim Knight, Minister for Employment and Welfare Reform, introduced a debate in Westminster Hall on supporting young people in the recession. Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT employmentschemes training unemployment commonsnews Whitehall delays hamper new Welsh Assembly powers, say MPs http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/01/whitehall-delays-hamper-new-welsh-assembly-powers-say-mps/ d83d98a1-ac13-4caa-90b2-ab103ec9a9fb The process for new powers to be passed from Westminster to the National Assembly for Wales is working but continues to be hampered by long and unaccountable delays in negotiations between Whitehall and the Assembly, concludes the Welsh Affairs Committee. Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT parliamentgovernmentandpolitics centralgovernment devolution commonsnews wales committeenews Science and technology spending cuts inquiry announced http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/01/science-and-technology-spending-cuts-inquiry-announced/ 13e9bf84-3a92-4bce-929e-7a4272cca737 With concerns growing about the effects of cuts in public spending on science, engineering and technology (SET), the House of Commons Science and Technology Committee has announced an inquiry examining the impact of spending cuts on SET and scientific research. Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT commonsnews committeenews scienceandtechnology informationtechnology researchandinnovation science Statement: Government money for thalidomide survivors http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/01/statement-government-money-for-thalidomide-survivors/ 53ff8765-f151-4a50-b2d6-bb6b418fbd2b In an oral statement Mike O'Brien, Minister for Health Services, announced financial help of £20 million for thalidomide survivors, and told the Commons that the Government wished to express its sincere regret and deep sympathy for the injury and suffering endured by all those affected. Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT healthservices commonsnews parliamentarybusiness Commons debates the conflict in Afghanistan http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/01/commons-debates-the-conflict-in-afghanistan/ 6c3abc38-8e70-4a0b-bc8d-6e88d23eb7bc Foreign Secretary, David Miliband, opened a topical debate on Afghanistan and the current state of the campaign. Liam Fox, Shadow Defence Secretary, responded for the Conservatives and Ed Davey, for the Liberal Democrats. Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT armedforces defencepolicy afghanistan commonsnews parliamentarybusiness Unsustainable prison building is not the answer, say MPs http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/01/unsustainable-prison-building-is-not-the-answer-say-mps/ 7a9747a3-8b4f-4c6f-9e5d-44ae24d7aec0 In a report published today, the Justice Committee calls for a change in the way we tackle criminal justice and seek to cut re-offending. Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT crimecivillawjusticeandrights prisons commonsnews committeenews MPs debate UK relations with China http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/01/mps-debate-uk-relations-with-china/ 450c3b8a-7490-40db-8869-9657faded88a Tony Baldry, Conservative MP for Banbury, opened a debate in Westminster Hall on UK relations with China. Chris Bryant, Minister for Europe at the Foreign Office, responded on behalf of the Government. Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT internationalaffairs asia commonsnews parliamentarybusiness Committee scrutinises how healthcare is commissioned http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/01/committee-scrutinises-how-healthcare-is-commissioned/ 91d3c4e2-88b5-4a57-8800-cbb2ac393084 The Health Committee will hold its second evidence session into 'Commissioning'. Watch live from 10am. Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT healthservicesandmedicine healthfinance healthservices commonsnews committeenews MPs debate importance of reliable energy supplies http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/01/mps-debate-importance-of-reliable-energy-supplies/ c2b76f4c-eedd-4418-96ab-5c38749f689e Greg Clark, Conservative MP for Tunbridge Wells, opened an Opposition day debate in the Commons on energy security and the need to guarantee reliable, affordable and sustainable energy supplies. Ed Miliband, Energy and Climate Change Secretary, moved the amendment to the main motion. At the end of the debate, the Government's amendment was passed by 285 to 173 votes. Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT utilities energy commonsnews parliamentarybusiness Bill to stop violent videos and DVDs being sold to children http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/01/bill-to-stop-violent-videos-and-dvds-being-sold-to-children/ d3ae46a4-f8b6-49ce-bb5f-e2f781fca871 Andrew Dismore, Labour MP for Hendon, moved a Ten Minute Rule Bill which would close a classification loophole in the existing law, and stop violent and disturbing DVDs and videos being freely available to children. The Bill passed its first reading and is down for its second reading on Friday 26 February. Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT culturemediaandsport media commonsnews billnews MPs debate sporting events available on free-to-air TV http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/01/mps-debate-sporting-events-available-on-free-to-air-tv/ 548ca825-9005-42a6-9669-c70977fd2abc John Grogan, Labour MP for Selby, opened a debate in Westminster Hall on the Davis review of free-to-air events - sporting occasions that must be available to free-to-air television. Siôn Simon, Parliamentary Under-Secretary at the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, replied to the debate. Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT broadcasting sports commonsnews parliamentarybusiness Committee takes evidence on energy policy statements http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/01/committee-takes-evidence-on-energy-policy-statements/ 28c2b4f2-068f-4195-a460-57fbc31d0fb8 The Energy and Climate Change Committee holds the second and third evidence sessions of its inquiry into the Proposals for National Policy Statements (NPSs). Watch sessions live at 9.15am and 3.05pm. Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT energyandenvironment energy commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews Environment Secretary quizzed on Defra’s food strategy http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/01/environment-secretary-quizzed-on-defras-food-strategy/ 3bd14b91-dea3-46b9-a278-56a1b66ff5fe The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee will question the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Hilary Benn, on Defra's food strategy. Watch live from 3pm. Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT agricultureanimalsfoodandruralaffairs food commonsnews committeenews Minister appears before geoengineering inquiry http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/01/minister-appears-before-geoengineering-inquiry/ 282eda77-46a5-4a2b-bae1-54df3cbdee6c The Science and Technology Committee takes evidence as part of its inquiry into the regulation of geoengineering. Watch live from 9.30am. Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT commonsnews committeenews scienceandtechnology researchandinnovation science Lord Myners answers questions on Scottish banking http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/01/lord-myners-answers-questions-on-scottish-banking/ 2f9ce270-3ca8-4be8-8feb-760554ce69eb The Scottish Affairs Committee will hear oral evidence from Lord Myners, Financial Services Secretary and Government Spokesperson for HM Treasury on the issue of banking in Scotland. Watch live from 2.30pm. Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT consumers smallbusinesses economyandfinance economicsituation financialinstitutions financialservices commonsnews scotland committeenews Prime Minister’s Questions: 13 January 2010 http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/01/prime-ministers-questions-13-january-2010/ e7390d2e-db14-4168-a0bf-138027300ed6 The Prime Minister, Gordon Brown, answered questions from MPs on subjects including budget deficits, the earthquake in Haiti, the Chilcot inquiry into the Iraq war and UK population growth. Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT commonsnews parliamentarybusiness primeminister'squestions Personal Care at Home Bill passes final Commons stages http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/01/personal-care-at-home-bill-passes-final-commons-stages/ ad0f06cc-f6fa-4311-8923-b7cf45cebc82 The remaining stages - Committee, Report and Third reading - of the Personal Care at Home Bill were taken in the House of Commons. The Bill now moves to the Lords. Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT commonsnews billnews benefitspolicy sicknessdisabilityandcarers'benefits socialservices Sure Start Children’s Centres inquiry concludes http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/01/sure-start-childrens-centres-inquiry-concludes/ eded8f2e-c72b-4fc0-bbcb-67796e9ab827 The Children, Schools and Families Committee holds the last evidence session of its inquiry into Sure Start Children's Centres. Watch live from 9.30am. Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT education commonsnews committeenews Statement: new package for injured service personnel http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/01/statement-new-package-for-injured-service-personnel/ cf17cb07-efa8-4e16-be35-3a709988c35d Mike O'Brien, Minister at the Department of Health, announced in a written ministerial statement a package of measures to support service personnel who have received serious injuries while on active service. Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT veterans afghanistan healthservices commonsnews parliamentarybusiness Statement: Proposals for child exploitation and online protection http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/01/statement-proposals-for-child-exploitation-and-online-protection/ 8ac88c41-18a8-45f7-b1c3-c9075ed7c1d1 Alan Campbell, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the Home Office, announced in a written ministerial statement, the Government's proposals to turn the Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre (CEOPC) into a non-departmental public body. Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT children'ssocialservices internetandcybercrime police commonsnews parliamentarybusiness Minister appears before defence equipment inquiry http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/01/minister-appears-before-defence-equipment-inquiry/ 667a2207-9230-4b5f-8e1d-9155b5d0f643 The Defence Select Committee hears evidence from Lord Drayson, Minister for Strategic Defence Acquisition Reform, as part of its Defence Equipment inquiry. Watch live from 10.30am. Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT defence defenceequipmentandprocurement commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews Banking groups give evidence to Treasury Committee http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/01/banking-groups-give-evidence-to-treasury-committee/ 091972b7-bf70-4437-ad99-aac3c8e2c931 The Treasury Committee is to hold an evidence session with Royal Bank of Scotland, Northern Rock and Lloyds Banking Group. Watch live from 9.45am. Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT businessindustryandconsumers economyandfinance economicpolicy economicsituation financialservices commonsnews Alex Salmond appears before Scottish Affairs Committee http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/01/alex-salmond-appears-before-scottish-affairs-committee/ 747186d0-1915-4d98-86eb-ace11f90322c The Scottish Affairs Committee hears evidence from First Minister of Scotland, Alex Salmond, at 10.30am as part of its 'Scotland and the UK: cooperation and communication between governments' inquiry. Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT internationalaffairs commonsnews parliamentarybusiness scotland committeenews English Heritage given unrealistic targets, says report http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/01/english-heritage-given-unrealistic-targets-says-report/ 421d2d8c-cb23-400b-90c3-8de777440023 Committee of Public Accounts publishes report examining the actions taken to achieve the Department for Culture, Media and Sport's objective to get more people interested in heritage. Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT culturemediaandsport culturalheritage commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews Commons debate second reading of new education Bill http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/01/commons-debate-second-reading-of-new-education-bill/ ae2703b6-676e-48ab-aa48-18321d2ed99f The House of Commons debated the second reading of the Children, Schools and Families Bill. It was moved by the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families, Ed Balls and passed its second reading by 287 votes to 206. The Bill now moves into committee where it will be discussed in detail. Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT childrenandfamilies education commonsnews billnews Welsh Affairs Committee publishes report on local government http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/01/welsh-affairs-committee-publishes-report-on-local-government/ e8176f04-611d-42fe-b388-6e458f03f38b New powers to develop and strengthen the role of community councils and councillors in Wales should be passed to the National Assembly for Wales, says a report by the Welsh Affairs Committee. Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT parliamentgovernmentandpolitics localgovernment commonsnews wales Rhodri Morgan gives evidence to the Welsh Affairs Committee http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/01/rhodri-morgan-gives-evidence-to-the-welsh-affairs-committee/ 1a142bcf-128c-4951-8c29-b6bb057f6787 Former First Minister Rhodri Morgan will give evidence to the Welsh Affairs Committee's inquiry into co-operation and consultation between Wales and Whitehall. Watch live from 10.15am. Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT centralgovernment civilservice devolution commonsnews parliamentarybusiness wales committeenews UK efforts meaningless without global climate deal, MPs warn http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/01/uk-efforts-meaningless-without-global-climate-deal-mps-warn/ 955ebe67-085b-4878-b073-758a2186d5ed The UK’s efforts to tackle climate change could be 'rendered meaningless' if world leaders fail to reverse the growth in global emissions by 2020, MPs on the cross-party Environmental Audit Committee warn today. Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT energyandenvironment climatechange commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews Speaker’s Conference seeks greater participation in politics http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/01/speakers-conference-seeks-greater-participation-in-politics/ e95e4071-2384-4eca-82eb-67aea9485d24 Much more must be done to encourage local political activism and to prevent discrimination against potential parliamentary candidates who do not fit the traditional mould. This is among the conclusions of the Speaker's Conference on Parliamentary Representation which was set up to look at ways of encouraging and enabling a wider diversity of people to become MPs. Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT parliament commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews politicalparties Statement: State of local councils’ salt supplies for road gritting http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/01/statement-state-of-local-councils-salt-supplies-for-road-gritting/ d5b57f27-7444-426d-8d48-7b0a4be65978 Sadiq Khan, Minister of State at the Department for Transport, responded to an urgent question from Caroline Spelman MP about the country's salt reserves and possible implications for local authorities' ability to maintain the road network. Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT localgovernment commonsnews parliamentarybusiness transport Debate: Lobbying and access and influence in Whitehall http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/01/debate-lobbying-and-access-and-influence-in-whitehall/ 8d28a971-06f9-49dd-bddb-5d03a1449504 Dr Tony Wright MP, Chairman of the Public Administration Select Committee, opened a debate in Westminister Hall on the Committee's report on lobbying and access and influence in Whitehall, and the Government's response. Angela Smith, Minister of State at the Cabinet Office, responded to the debate. Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT centralgovernment commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews MPs’ report calls for radical overhaul of alcohol policy http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/01/mps-report-calls-for-radical-overhaul-of-alcohol-policy/ eeca79c9-1c89-409f-ad17-320a099922e1 The Health Committee warns in a report published today that the drinks industry and supermarkets hold more power over government alcohol policies than expert health professionals. Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT alcoholism commonsnews committeenews Video Recordings Bill passes all its Commons stages http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/01/video-recordings-bill-passes-all-its-commons-stages/ 93a66023-9034-44e9-a0de-c8d0ba8fc882 The Video Recordings Bill 2009-10 passed its second reading and all its subsequent stages in the Commons on 6 January. It now moves to the House of Lords. Thu, 07 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT culturemediaandsport media commonsnews billnews scienceandtechnology Andy Burnham gives evidence to social care inquiry http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/01/andy-burnham-gives-evidence-to-social-care-inquiry/ e0b49a26-fdce-4b1f-9c2e-90ec20162609 The Commons Health Committee is holding its final evidence session in its inquiry into the future of social care services with Health Secretary, Andy Burnham. Watch live from 10am. Thu, 07 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT healthservices commonsnews committeenews socialservices Committee says schools should be allowed more freedom http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/01/committee-says-schools-should-be-allowed-more-freedom/ 4cdb555a-e6eb-4f68-b878-832541da22d2 The Government should step back and allow schools the freedom to take ownership of their improvement, concludes the Children, Schools and Families Committee in its report, School Accountability, published today. Thu, 07 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT education commonsnews committeenews Report on Highway Agency’s record on road maintenance http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/01/report-on-highway-agencys-record-on-road-maintenance/ b74fefdb-a56c-4f1d-95d5-c3cb43a8105c The Public Accounts Committee published its report on the Highways Agency on 7 January, which examined the extent to which the Agency is challenging contractors to deliver value for money and better outcomes for road users. Thu, 07 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT commonsnews committeenews roads Treasury Committee publishes response to pre-budget report http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/01/treasury-committee-publishes-response-to-pre-budget-report/ 3c0cddc1-a479-4940-b717-28b0fba60c89 The Treasury Committee, which today publishes its report on the 2009 Pre-Budget Report, calls for greater Government clarity on its plans to reduce the structural deficit. The Committee, which took evidence from the Chancellor and various experts and officials, has published the Report in time for the Commons debate on the Pre-Budget Report (PBR) on Thursday 7 January, following a previous Committee recommendation that the Government increase the opportunity for financial scrutiny by the House. Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT businessindustryandconsumers economyandfinance budget commonsnews committeenews MPs debate new Independent Safeguarding Authority http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/01/mps-debate-new-independent-safeguarding-authority/ 0c7e8964-1599-4434-b05d-b3d4703ac85e Kelvin Hopkins, Labour MP for Luton North, opened a debate in Westminster Hall on the Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA) - created to help prevent unsuitable people from working with children and vulnerable adults. Meg Hillier, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the Home Office, responded to the debate. Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT childrenandfamilies commonsnews parliamentarybusiness Statement: Alan Johnson on aviation and border security http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/01/statement-alan-johnson-on-aviation-and-border-security/ 49593852-231c-448f-ad80-622a1ded2195 Home Secretary, Alan Johnson, made a statement in the Commons on the failed attempt to destroy a passenger plane coming in to land at Detroit airport on Christmas Day, and its implications for national security. Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT terrorism commonsnews parliamentarybusiness aviation Fiscal Responsibility Bill second reading in Commons http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/01/fiscal-responsibility-bill-second-reading-in-commons/ 4f037d11-0369-4750-aca2-7b9441ecb10c Alistair Darling, Chancellor of the Exchequer, moved the second reading in the Commons of the Fiscal Responsbility Bill which was passed by 265 votes to 196. Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT businessindustryandconsumers economyandfinance centralgovernment commonsnews billnews Energy Committee inquiry into national policy statements http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/01/energy-committee-inquiry-into-national-policy-statements/ e23f4789-4fca-4bd7-bbc2-a799297a478b The Energy and Climate Change Committee holds the first evidence session of its inquiry into the Department of Energy and Climate Change's recently-published draft energy national policy statements (NPSs). First to appear before the Committee are officials from leading national planning, surveying and engineering institutions. Watch live from 9.15am. Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT utilities climatechange energy planning centralgovernment commonsnews committeenews Plans for Queen’s Diamond Jubilee announced http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/01/plans-for-queens-diamond-jubilee-announced/ 94fa877c-31a7-468a-a858-eca97ed64eb2 The Government's plans to mark the Queen's diamond jubilee in 2012 were announced in a statement in the House of Commons by Ian Lucas, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills. Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT crown commonsnews parliamentarybusiness Prime Minister’s Questions: 6 January 2010 http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/01/prime-ministers-questions-6-january-2010/ ee00df9b-c273-4105-98f1-044e1caefa13 The Prime Minister, Gordon Brown, answered questions from MPs on subjects including the economic situation, cancer treatment, defence spending, climate change and the boiler scrappage scheme. Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT commonsnews parliamentarybusiness primeminister'squestions Inquiry continues into collapse of Dairy Farmers’ co-operative http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/01/inquiry-continues-into-collapse-of-dairy-farmers-co-operative/ f68b077c-17e1-4fb6-ae11-b2133be1bcc2 The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs holds the latest evidence session in its inquiry into the collapse of the Dairy Farmers of Britain co-operative. Watch live from 4pm. Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT agricultureanimalsfoodandruralaffairs farmers commonsnews committeenews Committee hears evidence on European and UK justice issues http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/01/committee-hears-evidence-on-european-and-uk-justice-issues/ 0b9f8658-dbb9-45ec-8d71-54d07921383b The Justice Committee holds an evidence session on three matters it is currently considering: justice issues in Europe; operation of the Ministerial Freedom of Information (FOI) veto; and sentencing guidelines on corporate manslaughter. Watch live from 4.15pm. Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT crimecivillawjusticeandrights courts freedomofinformation eulawandtreaties commonsnews committeenews Committee takes evidence on national DNA database http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/01/committee-takes-evidence-on-national-dna-database/ 7d5ce809-9429-4566-a452-77c166cd000c The Home Affairs Committee takes evidence this morning from people whose details have been placed on the national DNA database and from the Policy Director for civil liberties organisation, Liberty. MPs will also question senior police officers and Alan Campbell, the Home Office minister concerned. Watch live from 11.15am. Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT crimecivillawjusticeandrights police humanrights commonsnews committeenews Report calls for investigation into credit market http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/12/report-calls-for-investigation-into-credit-market/ 0001906f-e8ed-473f-bf07-332b4c1e3e38 The Treasury Committee today publishes its report on credit searches, which calls on the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) and the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) to investigate the fairness of this part of the credit market. Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT financialinstitutions loans commonsnews committeenews Human Rights Committee report on bonus tax http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/12/human-rights-committee-report-on-bonus-tax/ 32bcc78a-db36-4823-a1f5-8ece5e52abb6 Parliament’s Joint Committee on Human Rights argues in a report published on 21 December, that it is unlikely that bankers affected by the tax on bonuses proposed in the Pre-Budget Report will be able to challenge it successfully under the Human Rights Act. Mon, 21 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT humanrights financialservices taxation commonsnews committeenews MPs launch inquiry into South East housing http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/12/mps-launch-inquiry-into-south-east-housing/ dddd5d3f-d962-4850-a514-bf782caee81e The House of Commons Select Committee for the South East is launching a new inquiry into housing in the South East and is seeking written evidence. Mon, 21 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT housingandplanning commonsnews parliamentarybusiness southeast committeenews Committee calls for top pay commission for the public sector http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/12/committee-calls-for-top-pay-commission-for-the-public-sector/ eba3e2ee-c8d4-4767-9018-1f9d8ff93715 In a report published today, the Public Administration Select Committee (PASC) calls for a Top Pay Commission to “name and shame” public sector organisations that pay excessive salaries to their top officials. Mon, 21 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT publicexpenditure commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews Literacy programmes evidence check report http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/12/literacy-programmes-evidence-check-report/ 6680bb7d-eacc-4d52-a3a9-2cdd03a28e44 Expectations by the Department for Children, Schools and Families of the quality of the evidence base for reading programmes are worryingly low, concludes the Science and Technology Committee in a report published today. Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT schools commonsnews committeenews Report on North East renewable industries http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/12/report-on-north-east-renewable-industries/ 82f28fcc-c2bd-48f5-8c4a-5f9282b5d15e Renewable industries could lead a recovery in the North East’s manufacturing industry, MPs on the region’s Select Committee have said today in its latest report. Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT businessindustryandconsumers regionalplanninganddevelopment commonsnews northeast committeenews Report looks at UK e-Borders programme http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/12/report-looks-at-uk-e-borders-programme/ 60267f89-f90e-4c5f-acf7-97b41cf87b11 The Home Affairs Committee publishes its report today on the project for digitising immigration control which highlights a number of problems in the UK’s e-Borders programme. Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT immigration commonsnews committeenews Defence Secretary makes Nimrod review statement http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/12/defence-secretary-makes-nimrod-review-statement/ adcd1a04-a28b-4e06-9f5b-b76ac0fb81f9 Bob Ainsworth, Secretary of State for Defence, made a statement to the House of Commons explaining to MPs how the Government is implementing the recommendations of Charles Haddon-Cave's report on the events leading to the loss of 14 service personnel aboard Nimrod XV230 on 2 September 2006. Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT defence defenceequipmentandprocurement commonsnews parliamentarybusiness Prime Minister’s Questions: 16 December 2009 http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/12/prime-ministers-questions-16-december-2009/ 8a36a58f-2272-43b4-bebf-cf15a387bfc4 Standing in for the Prime Minister, Leader of the House, Harriet Harman, answered MPs' questions on subjects including the climate change conference at Copenhagen, tax revenue, the Building Schools for the Future fund, the phasing out of cheque payments and Government regulation. Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT commonsnews parliamentarybusiness primeminister'squestions committeenews MPs criticise Defra and oversight of Single Payment Scheme http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/12/mps-criticise-defra-and-oversight-of-single-payment-scheme/ 61e34ca3-6eee-41fd-be58-1404892429b7 The Public Accounts Committee has published its second progress update on the administration of the Single Payment Scheme by the Rural Payments Agency. Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT agricultureanimalsfoodandruralaffairs non-departmentalpublicbodies commonsnews committeenews publicadministration Minister announces changes on employment and housing benefit http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/12/minister-announces-changes-on-employment-and-housing-benefit/ b3578cc3-0f5c-465c-93a0-2ae9bbd763d2 Work and Pensions Secretary, Yvette Cooper, made a statement in the Commons about the proposed changes in the newly-published employment White Paper and consultation document on housing benefit. Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT employmentandtraining commonsnews parliamentarybusiness socialsecurityandpensions Report calls on Government to boost green jobs http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/12/report-calls-on-government-to-boost-green-jobs/ 0fce34a1-15ab-4c52-9f77-e23431aed666 The Environmental Audit Committee publishes its report on green jobs, which argues that the UK is facing a skills gap that could delay its transition to a low-carbon economy. Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT businessindustryandconsumers economyandfinance energyandenvironment commonsnews committeenews MPs critical of home education proposals http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/12/mps-critical-of-home-education-proposals/ 077abd58-8b21-489b-bdcb-9c5359a25959 Flaws in the Government’s proposals on home education must be tackled, concludes the Children, Schools and Families Committee in a report published today. Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT childrenandfamilies education commonsnews committeenews UK business and human rights report http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/12/uk-business-and-human-rights-report/ 5f339e7b-c441-4092-aa8e-55e7a54a4b10 Parliament’s Joint Committee on Human Rights in a report published today, calls on the Government to develop a strategy that clearly sets out the human rights standards which UK businesses are expected to meet. The objective should be an international agreement on business and human rights. Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT businessindustryandconsumers humanrights commonsnews committeenews Second reading of Flood and Water Management Bill in Commons http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/12/second-reading-of-flood-and-water-management-bill-in-commons/ d1321d87-c747-4972-8c62-711ea8e34968 Environment Secretary, Hilary Benn, moved the second reading of the Flood and Water Management Bill in the House of Commons. The Bill seeks to address the threat of flooding and water scarcity, both of which are predicted to increase with climate change. Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT climatechange flooding commonsnews billnews Report looks at lobbying reform http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/12/report-looks-at-lobbying-reform/ 46da9dbe-2500-4cda-beab-d3918e350744 The Public Administration Select Committee today publishes its follow-up report on lobbying. Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT businessindustryandconsumers commonsnews committeenews Defence Secretary announces more money for Afghanistan http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/12/defence-secretary-announces-more-money-for-afghanistan/ cc136623-6b6f-4d60-b45c-04e25986465c In a statement to the House of Commons, the Defence Secretary, Bob Ainsworth, announced changes to the defence programme involving enhanced support for the Afghanistan operation but with reductions elsewhere. Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT defence afghanistan commonsnews parliamentarybusiness MPs examine Past in Northern Ireland report proposals http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/12/mps-examine-past-in-northern-ireland-report-proposals/ 39c157bc-61ba-4260-9451-ec586bd08097 The Northern Ireland Affairs Committee today publishes its report on the Consultative Group on the Past in Northern Ireland's report. Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT crimecivillawjusticeandrights commonsnews northernireland committeenews Committee questions Lord Coe about London Olympics http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/12/committee-questions-lord-coe-about-london-olympics/ 1455a21a-e0cd-4b7b-a8de-0e1b94b3dd85 The Culture, Media and Sport Committee holds an evidence session on the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympic Games with Lord Coe, Chairman of the London Organising Committee, and John Armitt, Chairman of the Olympic Delivery Authority. Watch live from 10.30am. Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT sports commonsnews london committeenews Commons second reading of Personal Care at Home Bill http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/12/commons-second-reading-of-personal-care-at-home-bill/ 8a13bdf5-81be-4095-8460-2d0c6e6380df Health Secretary, Andy Burnham, moved the second reading of the Personal Care at Home Bill in the Commons. Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT commonsnews billnews communitycare Home Affairs Committee questions Home Secretary http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/12/home-affairs-committee-questions-home-secretary/ 12f8b8a0-0a28-4020-93c9-801ecdba3383 The Home Affairs Committee takes evidence from Home Secretary, Alan Johnson, on the work of the Home Office. MPs will also be examining the operation of the National Policing Improvement Agency. Watch live from 10.30am. Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT administrationofjustice police centralgovernment commonsnews committeenews publicadministration Debate on delays in dealing with FOI requests http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/12/debate-on-delays-in-dealing-with-foi-requests/ 4ef78abf-2e90-48c7-8671-c749b6e54ec1 Gordon Prentice, Labour MP for Pendle, opened an adjournment debate on the time taken by the Information Commission to process Freedom of Information requests. The debate was replied to by Michael Wills, Minister of State at the Ministry of Justice. Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT freedomofinformation centralgovernment commonsnews parliamentarybusiness publicadministration Prime Minister reports on recent visit to Afghanistan http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/12/prime-minister-reports-on-recent-visit-to-afghanistan/ d21adaf3-233e-4c71-99fc-8389ccfa9ff7 The Prime Minister, Gordon Brown, made a statement to the Commons about his visit to Afghanistan the previous weekend and to report on the conclusions of the European Council and the UK's role in the global talks on climate change. Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT defence armedforces militaryoperations afghanistan commonsnews parliamentarybusiness Committee calls for urgent action on automotive assistance scheme http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/12/committee-calls-for-urgent-action-on-automotive-assistance-scheme/ 3f5a7fd0-f700-4c1c-8de2-220b0f6b69d0 The Business, Innovation and Skills Committee published its latest report today, which as well as dealing with the work of the Department of the past year, also updated developments on the Government's automotive assistance scheme. Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT businesssupport eugrantsandloans companies manufacturingindustries commonsnews committeenews Harman appears before Human Rights Joint Committee http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/12/harman-appears-before-human-rights-joint-committee/ 2200b7a2-8805-4d2f-acb3-c9041d2f7b51 The Joint Committee on Human Rights hears evidence at 1.45pm from Harriet Harman MP, Minister for Women and Equality, on the work of the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC). Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT equality humanrights commonsnews lordsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews Evidence session on MoD defence equipment programme http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/12/evidence-session-on-mod-defence-equipment-programme/ 838d8624-13b7-4a46-a3f5-089e0224408a The Commons Defence Committee holds an evidence session on the Department's Defence Equipment programme with senior Ministers and officials. Watch live from 10.30am. Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT defenceequipmentandprocurement commonsnews committeenews Report on independent scientific advice to government http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/12/report-on-independent-scientific-advice-to-government/ c84bc730-7aa5-49e6-9577-d5af828c80c3 The Commons Science and Technology Committee publishes its contribution to the Government’s review of the principles that should apply to the treatment of independent scientific advice provided to government. Mon, 14 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT centralgovernment commonsnews committeenews scienceandtechnology Treasury Committee questions economists on Pre-Budget Report http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/12/treasury-committee-questions-economists-on-pre-budget-report/ d5961650-8d05-49b2-95cf-4e218f260be1 The Treasury Committee hears evidence on the Pre-Budget Report from a number of leading economists including Robert Chote, of the Instuitute of Fiscal Studies, and Martin Weale, Director of the National Institute of Economic and Social Research. Watch live from 3.15pm. Mon, 14 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT businessindustryandconsumers economyandfinance budget commonsnews committeenews Preventing violent extremism inquiry continues http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/12/preventing-violent-extremism-inquiry-continues/ 9ca39e40-6ff3-484e-b65a-03a4f9e11f85 The Commons Communities and Local Government Committee is questioning religious leaders and academics in the second evidence session of its inquiry into preventing violent extremism. Watch live from 4pm. Mon, 14 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT crimecivillawjusticeandrights civillaw crime terrorism commonsnews committeenews Sure Start inquiry questions Martin Narey of Barnardo’s http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/12/sure-start-inquiry-questions-martin-narey-of-barnardos/ 838e25bd-8461-4f77-bb54-5b85cc13d0d3 The Children, Schools and Families Committee holds its fourth evidence session into Sure Start Children's Centres with the heads of voluntary organisations - including Martin Narey of Barnardo's. Watch live from 3.45pm. Mon, 14 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT childrenandfamilies pre-schooleducation commonsnews committeenews Westminster Hall debate on tackling pensioner poverty http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/12/westminster-hall-debate-on-tackling-pensioner-poverty/ a11dd5ca-5b20-44a4-b52a-874ef411a991 Terry Rooney MP, Chairman of the Work and Pensions Select Committee, introduced a debate in Westminster Hall on tackling pensioner poverty, which discussed the Committee's report published earlier this year and the Government's response. Helen Goodman, Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Work and Pensions, responded to the debate. Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT pensions commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews socialsecurityandpensions sicknessdisabilityandcarers'benefits 20 years of televised proceedings of the House of Commons http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/12/20-years-of-televised-proceedings-of-the-house-of-commons/ 3868c71b-8953-4a08-b9d9-c85bdf572ad3 To mark the 20th anniversary of the first televised proceedings of the House of Commons, a selection of videos are being made available for the first time on the UK Parliament YouTube channel. Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT houseofcommons commonsnews Debate on balance of power between central and local government http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/12/debate-on-balance-of-power-between-central-and-local-government/ a49dc884-38a4-44c2-97c1-e5e283c19fe9 Dr Phyllis Starkey, Chairman of the Communities and Local Government Committee, opened a debate in the Commons on the balance of power between local and central government, which discussed the key findings set out in the Committee's report earlier this year and the Government response. Barbara Follett, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, responded to the debate. Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT centralgovernment devolution localgovernment commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews publicadministration New data on Members’ Allowances published online http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/12/new-data-on-members-allowances-published-online/ 936467e1-7ad9-44a5-bd05-870c32530cd0 New published data about Members' Allowances was made available online on Thursday 10 December. Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT houseofcommons membersofparliament commonsnews Statement: Using intercept evidence in court http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/12/statement-using-intercept-evidence-in-court/ a4ba1c14-004e-4241-b963-43e5012fc141 Home Secretary, Alan Johnson, made a written ministerial statement to MPs on the use of intercept material as evidence in court. Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT courts terrorism commonsnews parliamentarybusiness HMRC’s tax collection systems are outdated, says Committee http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/12/hmrcs-tax-collection-systems-are-outdated-says-committee/ ab186ce6-4c11-4ae9-85d4-b2ca8f22679b The Public Accounts Committee publishes its report on how HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is faring in trying to improve its processing and collection of various UK taxes. Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT economyandfinance taxation civilservice commonsnews committeenews Westminster Hall debate on the national DNA database http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/12/westminster-hall-debate-on-the-national-dna-database/ f3433dd0-33f7-4078-9894-70f0c801ee0f Diane Abbott, Labour MP for Hackney North and Stoke Newington, opened a Westminster Hall debate on the national DNA database. The debate was responded to by Alan Campbell, Home Office Minister for Crime Reduction. Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT privacy commonsnews parliamentarybusiness informationtechnology Child Poverty Bill: debate on final Commons stages http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/12/child-poverty-bill-debate-on-final-commons-stages/ e28cc25b-3eba-4751-83db-8d680cde8b8d The Commons debated and passed the Report Stage and Third Reading of the Government's Child Poverty Bill. The measure now goes to the House of Lords. Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT childrenandfamilies incomeandpoverty commonsnews billnews Minister gives evidence on Early Years Single Funding Formula http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/12/minister-gives-evidence-on-early-years-single-funding-formula/ 4548314a-c0bc-4fd1-a4c4-2a553aebbaf7 In the second and last session of the Children, Schools and Families Committee's inquiry into the Early Years Single Funding Formula, evidence will be heard from representatives of local authorities and from the Minister of State for Children, Young People and Families. Watch from 9.30am. Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT communitiesandfamilies childrenandfamilies commonsnews committeenews MPs debate Afghanistan strategy in Westminster Hall http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/12/mps-debate-afghanistan-strategy-in-westminster-hall/ 2ac21f34-0e2f-47b5-83a8-53b13ee5db4e Paul Flynn, Labour MP for Newport West, introduced a debate in Westminster Hall on the Government's strategy in Afghanistan. Ivan Lewis, Minister of State at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, responded to the debate. Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT defence armedforces afghanistan commonsnews parliamentarybusiness Question on prison staff in the North West http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/12/question-on-prison-staff-in-the-north-west/ 30c6be3a-9f56-427a-b249-e7fe191caf57 Minister of State for Justice, Maria Eagle, answered a written question from Andrew Stunell on the number of full-time equivalent staff at each prison establishment in the North West in the last five years. Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT commonsnews northwest parliamentarybusiness Prime Minister’s Questions: 9 December 2009 http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/12/prime-ministers-questions-9-december-2009/ 3cade645-f983-46ca-9c49-3054cf6c2860 The Prime Minister, Gordon Brown, answered questions from MPs on subjects including Afghanistan, child tax credits, early intervention and the Copenhagen climate change conference. Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT commonsnews parliamentarybusiness primeminister'squestions Commons debate on disability benefits for the elderly http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/12/commons-debate-on-disability-benefits-for-the-elderly/ 713c45c6-4a34-44a4-b51a-45623c1ab7da Andrew Lansley, Conservative Shadow Health Secretary, opened an Opposition day debate on disability benefits for the elderly. Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT communitiesandfamilies commonsnews parliamentarybusiness socialsecurityandpensions socialservices Dame Suzi Leather gives evidence on Charity Commission http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/12/dame-suzi-leather-gives-evidence-on-charity-commission/ ac14ae95-8def-4d60-8fd9-1bac6db3f2ce The Public Administration Committee questions Dame Suzi Leather, chair of the Charity Commission. The session is the Committee’s regular annual survey of the work and performance of the Commission, and is also an opportunity to consider how charities are faring at a time of recession. Watch live at 10am. Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT charities commonsnews committeenews Boris Johnson and Bob Crow give evidence on Tube finances http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/12/boris-johnson-and-bob-crow-give-evidence-on-tube-finances/ 29e16dc6-d8ce-4ca0-a964-6320d55e8347 The Transport Committee hears evidence from London Mayor, Boris Johnson, and Bob Crow of the Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers' union, as part of the Committee's inquiry into the progress made on London Underground and its public-private partnership (PPP) agreements. Watch live from 2.45pm. Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT serviceindustries commonsnews london committeenews railways Commons debate on flooding in west Cumbria http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/12/debate-on-flooding-in-west-cumbria/ d83ee385-d8a6-4949-baa8-39e215cc6773 Copeland MP, Jamie Reed, opened a House of Commons adjournment debate on the recent severe flooding in west Cumbria. Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Huw Irranca-Davies, responded for the Government. Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT flooding commonsnews northwest parliamentarybusiness Minister questioned on regeneration in Bexley http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/12/question-on-regeneration-in-bexley/ 4c9000bb-e5b8-428d-b028-6aa6faa95667 Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Communities and Local Government, Barbara Follett, answered a written question from David Evennett on funding provided for regeneration and housing projects in the London Borough of Bexley. Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT commonsnews london parliamentarybusiness Committee calls for Ombudsman reforms http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/12/committee-calls-for-ombudsman-reforms/ 278f722b-6804-41a3-90dc-0d242d5e9db3 The Public Administration Committee today publishes a report calling for two key reforms to the relationship between the House of Commons and the Parliamentary and Health Services Ombudsman. Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT healthservices patientrightsandcomplaints houseofcommons commonsnews committeenews publicadministration Debate on the future of the Purton Hulks http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/12/debate-on-the-future-of-the-purton-hulks/ 6d102bbc-c1b1-4cb2-ae33-a6a93a3907f5 Stroud MP, David Drew, introduced a Westminster Hall adjournment debate on the heritage value of the Purton Hulks - a collection of beached vessels that date from 1919 to 1965. Culture, Media and Sport Minister, Margaret Hodge, responded for the Government. Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT commonsnews parliamentarybusiness southwest Committee announces inquiry into 2009 Pre-Budget Report http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/12/committee-announces-inquiry-into-2009-pre-budget-report/ a907655b-69fe-497f-a755-4903a488e581 The Treasury Committee has today announced an inquiry into the 2009 Pre-Budget Report. Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT businessindustryandconsumers economyandfinance budget commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews Chancellor delivers 2009 Pre-Budget Report http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/12/chancellor-delivers-2009-pre-budget-report/ c3702614-9071-404e-a0fc-d85e903ec9cb Chancellor of the Exchequer, Alistair Darling, has delivered his Pre-Budget Report to the House of Commons. Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT businessindustryandconsumers economyandfinance budget nationalinsurance commonsnews parliamentarybusiness David Miliband questioned on developments in the EU http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/12/david-miliband-questioned-on-developments-in-the-eu/ 3d2b1444-2faa-497d-b75a-59789dd130c5 The Foreign Affairs Committee takes evidence from the Foreign Secretary in advance of the December meeting of the European Council of EU heads of state. Watch live from 2.30pm. Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT europeanunion euexternalrelations eucouncilofministers europeancouncil commonsnews committeenews Scotland banking inquiry hears evidence from Lloyds http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/12/scotland-banking-inquiry-hears-evidence-from-lloyds/ 838ee9e1-cbdc-4db7-a212-cdeb38ec7a8f The Scottish Affairs Committee, which is holding an inquiry into banking in Scotland, hears evidence from Archie Kane of the Lloyds Banking Group. Watch live from 2.30pm. Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT economicsituation financialinstitutions financialservices commonsnews scotland committeenews Home Affairs Committee publish UK Border Agency report http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/12/home-affairs-committee-publish-uk-border-agency-report/ 58896e32-5296-4996-9a85-925f9ff7abd8 In a report released today, the Home Affairs Committee expresses its regrets that case registrations at the UK Border Agency ever became “so chaotic” and hopes that the new model for case handling will enable UKBA to resolve historic problems - and cases – and show that it is working as it should. Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT asylumimmigrationandnationality commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews Energy Bill: Commons debates second reading http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/12/energy-bill-commons-debates-second-reading/ f823cc8a-2b27-4806-8a5e-6aebfd0170ad The Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, Ed Miliband, moved the second reading of the Energy Bill in the Commons. Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT utilities climatechange energy commonsnews billnews researchandinnovation Committee inquiries into cocaine trade and terrorist attacks continue http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/12/committee-inquiries-into-cocaine-trade-and-terrorist-attacks-continue/ a7e54915-3c9b-418f-a352-efde7a31d6ec The Home Affairs Committee takes evidence from 10.30am for two of its inquiries, with Sir Ian Blair, former Metropolitan Police Commissioner, and Keith Hellawell, former Government Drugs Adviser, among the witnesses appearing before the Committee. Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT crime drugscrimes terrorism commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews UK asylum system: adjournment debate in Commons http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/12/uk-asylum-system-adjournment-debate-in-commons/ c673336f-d8d3-44ef-a6dc-d246eafaf27e Clare Short, Independent Labour MP for Birmingham Ladywood, introduced an adjournment debate in the Commons on the UK asylum system, destitution and homelessness. Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT asylumimmigrationandnationality commonsnews parliamentarybusiness Question on refuge centres in Enfield http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/12/question-on-refuge-centres-in-enfield/ cdeee942-db62-4101-a7a6-e38d808e8344 Government minister, Maria Eagle, answered a written question from David Burrowes on funding provided for women's refuges and rape crisis centres in Enfield. Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT commonsnews london parliamentarybusiness Committee takes evidence on pub companies http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/12/committee-takes-evidence-on-pub-companies/ 68cde578-f3f4-4b1d-86fb-214bc85fba0f The Business Innovation and Skills Committee examine developments following the publication of its report on Pub Companies in May 2009, with a follow-up evidence session at 10.30am. Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT businessindustryandconsumers companies consumers leisure commonsnews committeenews Michael Grade questioned on future for local and regional media http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/12/michael-grade-questioned-on-future-for-local-and-regional-media/ 40e230ad-6b79-457f-b5e5-e80a40a365bf The Culture, Media and Sport Committee will question Michael Grade, chairman of ITV, and Siôn Simon, Minister for Creative Industries, as part of its inquiry into the future of local and regional media. Watch live from 10.30am. Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT broadcasting press commonsnews committeenews Statement: Smarter government http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/12/statement-smarter-government/ 3e6559f0-e35f-43a4-bf21-c6d4ae0206f0 Liam Byrne, Chief Secretary to the Treasury, made a statement to the Commons on Government plans for putting frontline services first by employing smarter government. Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT crimecivillawjusticeandrights education healthservicesandmedicine commonsnews parliamentarybusiness socialsecurityandpensions socialservices Housing standards inquiry hears from Minister http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/12/housing-standards-inquiry-hears-from-minister/ 1e564fe3-4966-4d95-abf7-7489fc04ca1e The Communities and Local Government Committee holds the latest evidence session of its 'Beyond Decent Homes' inquiry at 4.40pm. Mon, 07 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT housingandplanning commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews Committee publish report on the future of aviation http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/12/committee-publish-report-on-the-future-of-aviation/ b26e066a-7ec6-49f4-a427-7624f4e58c71 In a wide-ranging report, the Transport Select Committee today calls on the Government to ensure that the UK’s major airports, particularly Heathrow, are connected to a future high-speed rail system. Mon, 07 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews transport aviation MPs quiz Ministers on the future of transport in the South West http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/12/mps-quiz-ministers-on-the-future-of-transport-in-the-south-west/ 4412ac2b-1a03-4532-96fe-638afcada86e MPs on the South West Select Committee will take evidence from Jim Knight MP, the Regional Minister, and Chris Mole MP, Minister of State in the Department of Transport as part of the Committee’s ongoing inquiry into Transport in the South West. Mon, 07 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT commonsnews parliamentarybusiness southwest committeenews transport Inquiry continues into Sure Start Children’s Centres http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/12/inquiry-continues-into-sure-start-childrens-centres/ 4d4dc4a0-c057-48e3-b95d-8201557bbfc0 The Children, Schools and Families Commitee holds an evidence session as part of its inquiry into Sure Start Children's Centres at 4pm. Mon, 07 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT childrenandfamilies commonsnews committeenews Committee publishes cultural legislative powers report http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/12/committee-publishes-cultural-legislative-powers-report/ b1eea008-4562-4ac5-8290-f4d05624d273 Powers relating to cultural services provided by county and county borough councils in Wales should be transferred to the National Assembly for Wales, concludes the Welsh Affairs Committee in a report published today. Mon, 07 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT culturemediaandsport commonsnews wales committeenews Minister questioned on regeneration in Kent http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/12/minister-questioned-on-regeneration-in-kent/ 78a07c40-8475-4ec3-a36c-08154406194a Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Communities and Local Government, Barbara Follett, answered a question from Stephen Ladyman on funding for regeneration projects in the Thanet and Dover district council areas. Fri, 04 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT commonsnews parliamentarybusiness southeast Question on breast cancer rates in the West Midlands http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/12/question-on-breast-cancer-rates-in-the-west-midlands/ 9504a6e5-a129-47e2-9c9f-9dc7fbb4a7c1 Cabinet Office Minister, Angela E. Smith, answered a written question from Caroline Spelman on the number of people diagnosed with breast cancer in the West Midlands since 1997. Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT commonsnews parliamentarybusiness westmidlands Debate on Bullingdon Prison in Oxfordshire http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/12/debate-on-bullingdon-prison-in-oxfordshire/ bbdfbc23-9871-464f-ad11-acf3d01604d1 Banbury MP, Tony Baldry, introduced a Westminster Hall adjournment debate on proposed budget cuts for prisons including HMP Bullingdon in Oxfordshire. Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Justice, Claire Ward, responded for the Government. Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT prisons commonsnews parliamentarybusiness southeast Question on gifted children in North West schools http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/12/question-on-gifted-children-in-north-west-schools/ b98a0a1a-a565-464c-8163-deb57c33274b Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Schools, Diana R. Johnson, answered a question from Edward Timpson on the number of children in Crewe and Nantwich and the Cheshire East local authority area that have been identified as gifted and talented. Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT specialeducationalneeds commonsnews northwest parliamentarybusiness Impact of hard economic times on public services http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/12/impact-of-hard-economic-times-on-public-services/ ae36cccb-0211-400c-8b17-1d30660e69f4 The Commons Public Administration Select Committee (PASC) hears evidence from four expert commentators on its new inquiry into public administration and the fiscal squeeze. Watch live from 10am. Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT economicsituation centralgovernment commonsnews committeenews publicadministration MPs debate citizens advice bureaux http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/12/mps-debate-citizens-advice-bureaux/ 1211aa4c-164d-4a54-9c5b-209aca7ebae9 Charlotte Atkins, Labour MP for Staffordshire Moorlands, opened a debate on citizens advice bureaux to celebrate the achievements of bureaux over the past 70 years and examine their current difficulties and future challenges. Kevin Brennan, Minister for Further Education, Skills, Apprenticeships and Consumer Affairs, responded to the debate. Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT communitiesandfamilies charities commonsnews parliamentarybusiness socialsecurityandpensions socialservices Question on sports facilities in the East of England http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/12/question-on-sports-facilities-in-the-east-of-england/ 55be380b-f77d-460e-a781-7be6f9a672fc Sports Minister, Gerry Sutcliffe, answered a written question from Malcolm Moss on the number of sports facilities in each district and unitary local authority area in the East of England. Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT commonsnews eastofengland parliamentarybusiness Welsh Affairs Committee inquiries follow-up http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/12/welsh-affairs-committee-inquiries-follow-up/ 32097ff9-6058-4d7e-8a4a-e2b592e53a62 The Commons Welsh Affairs Committee follows-up its recent cross-border inquiries on health and eudcation and questions three UK Government Ministers: Mike O'Brien (Health), Phil Woolas (Regional Minister, NW) and David Lammy (Higher Education and Intellectual Property). Watch live from 10.30am. Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT education healthservicesandmedicine devolution nationalassemblyforwales commonsnews parliamentarybusiness wales committeenews Debate on Whittington Hospital in Islington http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/12/debate-on-whittington-hospital-in-islington/ c468ac7b-1f48-4159-9cb2-78a582902c7c Labour MP, Jeremy Corbyn, opened a House of Commons adjournment debate on the future of the Whittington Hospital in Islington. Health Minister, Mike O'Brien, responded for the Government. Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT healthservicesandmedicine commonsnews london parliamentarybusiness Future of local media inquiry hears from Google UK http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/12/future-of-local-media-inquiry-hears-from-google-uk/ 14ad9bcc-d6e8-48c8-beb9-2627595dabcb The Culture, Media and Sport Committee questions Matt Brittin, Managing Director of Google UK, as part of its inquiry into the future for local and regional media. Watch live from 10.30am. Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT media broadcasting press commonsnews committeenews Commons debates Report Stage of Equality Bill http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/12/commons-debates-report-stage-of-equality-bill/ 9d2a0349-77e6-427b-9696-bef4ef53b5ec The House of Commons debated the Report Stage and Third Reading of the Equality Bill. Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT equality commonsnews billnews Question on housing benefit in Newcastle Upon Tyne http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/12/question-on-housing-benefit-in-newcastle-upon-tyne/ c0748eee-3218-4aab-8368-5415d942df01 Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Work and Pensions, Helen Goodman, answered a written question from Jim Cousins on housing benefit and council tax benefit in Newcatle Upon Tyne. Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT commonsnews northeast parliamentarybusiness Question on classroom assistants in the North East http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/12/question-on-classroom-assistants-in-the-north-east/ be7c8a11-58d2-4d79-b7d0-b7ee5850e728 Minister of State for Schools and Learners, Vernon Coaker, answered a written question from Jim Cousins on the number of full-time teaching assistants in schools in the North East region. Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT commonsnews northeast parliamentarybusiness Question on holiday play schemes in the South East http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/12/question-on-holiday-play-schemes-in-the-south-east/ da5a0784-4dae-4f2a-862a-05e9dfd8c321 Minister of State for Children, Young People and Families, Dawn Primarolo, answered a question from Norman Baker on the number of holiday play schemes in Lewes, East Sussex and the South East. Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT commonsnews parliamentarybusiness southeast Environment Committee reports on its pre-appointment hearing http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/12/environment-committee-reports-on-its-pre-appointment-hearing/ 140b311f-ae6b-471d-a563-42ae7e2056e6 The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee publishes its report on its pre-appointment hearing held recently with the Government's preferrred candidate - Poul Christensen CBE - for the chairmanship of the Natural England organisation. Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT environmentalprotection commonsnews committeenews Question on motoring offences in Norwich http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/12/question-on-motoring-offences-in-norwich/ 5ea1fab0-4339-4aa8-9ba5-cf000cc19c26 Justice Minister, Maria Eagle, answered a written question from Chloe Smith on the number of motoring convictions in the Norwich North constituency resulting in a custodial sentance since 1997. Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT commonsnews eastofengland parliamentarybusiness Prime Minister’s Questions: 2 December 2009 http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/12/prime-ministers-questions-2-december-2009/ bf2cb1a7-b66f-401b-ad9e-d996cc3a1aaf The Prime Minister, Gordon Brown, answered questions from MPs on subjects including Afghanistan, the Copenhagen Conference, inheritance tax, domestic violence and the Cumbria floods. Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT commonsnews parliamentarybusiness primeminister'squestions Commons debates EU proposals on future financial regulation http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/12/commons-debates-eu-proposals-on-future-financial-regulation/ e640edf9-b4be-4824-9dae-8e6c390a24b8 The Commons debated the EU Commission's draft legislative proposals to establish a new supervisory financial architecture which establishes a European systemic risk board, comprised of EU central banks, to identify risks in the financial system. The debate was initiated by the UK Parliament's European Scrutiny Committee. Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT financialinstitutions financialservices europeanunion commonsnews parliamentarybusiness Westminster Hall debates future of higher education http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/12/westminster-hall-debates-future-of-higher-education/ 2da99784-5b62-45b7-bd77-c86803d94dac Rob Wilson, Conservative MP for Reading East, opened a debate on the future of higher education in Westminster Hall. David Lammy, Minister for Higher Education, responded to the debate. Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT highereducation commonsnews parliamentarybusiness Alan Johnson makes statement on Gary McKinnon extradition http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/12/alan-johnson-makes-statement-on-gary-mckinnon-extradition/ 2faef5af-5324-4d2e-b495-e5519b3cc3d2 Home Secretary, Alan Johnson, made a Commons statement on his decision not to intervene to stop Gary McKinnon's extradition to the United States. The statement was made in response to an urgent question from David Burrowes, Conservative MP for Enfield Southgate, on behalf of his constituent, Mr McKinnon. Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT internetandcybercrime internationallaw northamerica commonsnews parliamentarybusiness Transport Committee questions Lord Adonis http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/12/transport-committee-questions-lord-adonis/ e34e1bd8-2f6b-42ab-bf9b-74b6703ae19b The Transport Committee hears evidence on the work of the Department for Transport over the past year from Transport Minister, Lord Adonis, and Robert Devereux, Permanent Secretary, from 2.45pm. Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT commonsnews committeenews transport Foreign Affairs Committee looks at UK-US relations http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/12/foreign-affairs-committee-looks-at-uk-us-relations/ 2c1ffe75-01c0-4a0f-b46a-1a7a76104d27 The Commons Foreign Affairs Committee holds an evidence session with BBC journalist Justin Webb - recently returned from the US - and former diplomats Sir Jeremy Greenstock and Sir David Manning, as part of its inquiry into global security and UK-US relations. Watch live from 2.30pm. Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT internationalaffairs internationalpoliticsandgovernment northamerica commonsnews committeenews Question on specialised diplomas in South Yorkshire http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/12/question-on-specialised-diplomas-in-south-yorkshire/ 300b45e5-99d8-4d26-b32f-7ef6f9bf67bb Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Iain Wright, answered a written question from Jeff Ennis on the number of students enrolled on a 14 to 19 diploma course in Barnsley and South Yorkshire. Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT commonsnews parliamentarybusiness yorkshireandthehumber Committee takes evidence on child maintenance and enforcement http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/12/committee-takes-evidence-on-child-maintenance-and-enforcement/ 6d559073-1e72-4845-a067-cdee653f742b The Commons Work and Pensions Committee is holding a one-off evidence session with senior executives at the Child Maintenance and Enforcement Commission. Watch live from 9.30am. Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT childrenandfamilies children'ssocialservices divorce commonsnews committeenews International Development Committee HIV/AIDS strategy report http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/12/international-development-committee-hivaids-strategy-report/ ce90d6d7-069c-4f72-a603-21979d44c222 In its latest report on HIVAIDS, published on World AIDS Day, the International Development Committee has expressed concern that DFID’s HIV/AIDS Strategy may not be effective in providing prevention and care services in the community or in tackling the interaction between HIV/AIDS and other diseases, such as TB and malaria. Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT healthservicesandmedicine diseases internationalaffairs internationaldevelopment commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews Question on delayed and late flights from Heathrow airport http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/12/question-on-delayed-and-late-flights-from-heathrow-airport/ 55eda1ab-53c8-46c7-a49a-c7e51f366167 Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport, Paul Clark, answered a question from Norman Baker regarding the number of delays of flights arriving at and taking off from Heathrow airport. Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT commonsnews london parliamentarybusiness southeast Prime Minister’s statement on Afghanistan and Pakistan http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/12/prime-ministers-statement-on-afghanistan-and-pakistan/ d52cfdd7-1cd8-406d-a5d7-4252c380fa8a Prime Minister, Gordon Brown, made a statement to the Commons about sending more British troops to Afghanistan and the progress made by Pakistan in taking on al-Qaeda in Waziristan. Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT armedforces defenceequipmentandprocurement militaryoperations afghanistan commonsnews parliamentarybusiness Evidence session on how UK should adapt to climate change http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/12/evidence-session-on-how-uk-should-adapt-to-climate-change/ 5cac2c6f-c0cd-433b-a427-9901c7809c0e The Commons Environmental Audit Committee holds an evidence session on adapting to climate change with senior directors of Natural England, Water UK and the UK Climate Impacts Programme. Watch live from 10.20am. Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT utilities climatechange water commonsnews committeenews Question on jobseeker’s allowance claims in the South East http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/12/question-on-jobseekers-allowance-claims-in-the-south-east/ 934297c1-e546-4f95-a7e3-ae5743ebd209 Cabinet Office Minister, Angela E. Smith, answered a written question from Norman Baker on the number of people aged between 16 and 24 who have claimed jobseeker's allowance in Lewes and the South East. Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT commonsnews parliamentarybusiness southeast Question on youth unemployment in the Vale of Clwyd http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/12/question-on-youth-unemployment-in-the-vale-of-clwyd/ d320c214-d6f9-4013-a222-b2b2e7207955 Cabinet Office Minister, Angela E. Smith, answered a question from Chris Ruane on long-term youth unemployment in the Vale of Clwyd constituency. Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT commonsnews parliamentarybusiness wales Commons statement on NHS patient safety http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/12/commons-statement-on-nhs-patient-safety/ a112e2b6-cb29-4cf8-b23c-b1ba45e7f536 Health Secretary, Andy Burnham, made a statement to the House of Commons about the patient safety in the National Health Service (NHS), particularly in a number of hospital trusts in Essex. Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT healthservicesandmedicine healthstaffandprofessions patientrightsandcomplaints commonsnews eastofengland parliamentarybusiness Cocaine trade inquiry continues http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/12/cocaine-trade-inquiry-continues-2/ 617296d6-d450-4ac4-844e-66fa4d54bc68 The Commons Home Affairs Committee holds an evidence session with Justice Minister, Maria Eagle, the UK Border Agency, the Serious Organised Crime Agency (SOCA) and senior police officers as part of its inquiry into the cocaine trade. Watch live from 10.30am. Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT drugscrimes commonsnews committeenews Defence equipment inquiry questions MoD http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/12/defence-equipment-inquiry-questions-mod/ 5178f327-2479-4c79-be30-c4164c8b4272 The Defence Committee continues its inquiry into the MoD’s Defence Equipment programme. Watch from 10.30am. Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT defence defenceequipmentandprocurement commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews Financial Services Bill second reading in the Commons http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/12/financial-services-bill-second-reading-in-the-commons/ 343d78fb-0718-4ab3-ab71-f7cc305aca63 Chancellor of the Exchequer, Alistair Darling, introduced the Second Reading of the Financial Services Bill in the Commons. Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT financialinstitutions financialservices commonsnews billnews Children caught up in UK immigration system detained for too long http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/11/children-caught-up-in-uk-immigration-system-detained-for-too-long/ c92bbf65-6416-4159-88bf-f37324c9469a In a report released Sunday 29 November 2009, the Commons Home Affairs Committee says too many children are being detained, for too long, in UK immigration centres. Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT asylumimmigrationandnationality asylum commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews Speaker gives Hansard Society annual lecture http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/11/speaker-gives-hansard-society-annual-lecture/ 1e45d4cf-7fd3-4c58-a6c1-a3304fcea1d3 John Bercow, Speaker of the House of Commons, will give the Hansard Society/Political Studies Association annual lecture - Parliament in an anti-politics age - at Portcullis House, Westminster at 6.30pm this evening (Monday 30 November). Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT houseofcommons membersofparliament speaker commonsnews parliamentarybusiness Second evidence session of homeopathy inquiry http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/11/second-evidence-session-of-homeopathy-inquiry/ e1e2632b-0b1a-43a5-b2da-3932324ab7cf The Commons Science and Technology Committee holds the second evidence session of its inquiry into how the Government uses evidence to formulate its policy on homeopathy. Witnesses include Health Minister, Mike O'Brien, and senior health officials . Watch live from 4.15pm. Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT healthservicesandmedicine commonsnews committeenews Report looks at government language http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/11/report-looks-at-government-language/ 6db8eacd-a89c-4870-b62c-9a9915c78641 The Commons Public Administration Committee publishes a report urging politicians and public servants to use language that is clear, honest and understandable. The report gives examples of official language that fails this test. Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT centralgovernment legislativeprocess commonsnews committeenews publicadministration Inquiry into preventing violent extremism begins http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/11/inquiry-into-preventing-violent-extremism-begins/ 61e0f1c5-94a9-4555-90f4-006556e845ad The Communities and Local Government Committee holds the first evidence session of its inquiry into the Government's policy on preventing violent extremism. Watch from 4.20pm. Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT crimecivillawjusticeandrights terrorism commonsnews committeenews Speaker calls for a reconnection between Parliament and public http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/11/speaker-calls-for-a-reconnection-between-parliament-and-public/ 7eda6db9-1bd3-450e-b117-e57c353e64de John Bercow, Speaker of the House of Commons, gave the Hansard Society/Political Studies Association annual lecture - Parliament in an anti-politics age - at Portcullis House, Westminster this evening. Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT houseofcommons membersofparliament speaker commonsnews parliamentarybusiness parliamentaryoutreach Committee publishes report on business appointments hearing http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/11/committee-publishes-report-on-business-appointments-hearing/ 7a442350-d53a-4d6d-9985-b05b2f6175c9 The Public Administration Select Committee publishes its report on the pre-appointment hearing it held with Lord Lang of Monkton, the Prime Minister's preferred candidate for the post of Chair of the Advisory Committee on Business Appointments. Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT businessindustryandconsumers civilservice commonsnews committeenews publicadministration Commons debates the Queen’s Speech http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/11/commons-debates-the-queens-speech/ 1dc5278c-414e-4f39-ba7a-50c07ee959dd Once the Queen has delivered the Speech outlining the Government's agenda for the coming year, each House begins discussing the proposed programme of new laws and policies. Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT communitiesandfamilies crimecivillawjusticeandrights economyandfinance energyandenvironment healthservicesandmedicine commonsnews parliamentarybusiness billnews Call for election of Commons select committee members http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/11/call-for-election-of-commons-select-committee-members/ e028a34a-4753-4bee-8125-e3f0d695152d Graham Allen, Labour MP for Nottingham North, introduced an adjournment debate in the House of Commons on the election of members of select committees. The debate included discussion on the recent report from the House of Commons Reform Committee, of which Mr Allen was a member. Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT parliament houseofcommons membersofparliament parliamentaryprocedure commonsnews parliamentarybusiness Chancellor makes statement on emergency bank loans http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/11/chancellor-makes-statement-on-emergency-bank-loans/ 8afdf8e0-fa19-45bc-9165-0bcf8b19b5ce The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Alistair Darling, made a statement to the Commons on the emergency loans made by the Bank of England to the Royal Bank of Scotland and HBOS in the autumn of 2008. Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT financialinstitutions loans commonsnews parliamentarybusiness Commons statement on future of Scottish devolution http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/11/commons-statement-on-future-of-scottish-devolution/ f69081ff-9bfd-4b3b-b480-7ff7b2a77a52 Scottish Secretary, Jim Murphy made a statement to the Commons about the publication of the Government's White Paper on plans for further devolution in Scotland. Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT devolution scottishparliament commonsnews parliamentarybusiness scotland Personal care at home consultation published http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/11/personal-care-at-home-consultation-published/ 66212454-605b-423e-93d7-b861cc1fb970 Phil Hope, Minister of State at the Department of Health, made a written ministerial statement in the Commons about his department's new consultation document: Personal Care at Home: a consultation on proposals for regulations and guidance. Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT commonsnews parliamentarybusiness socialservices communitycare Health Committee’s social care inquiry continues http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/11/health-committees-social-care-inquiry-continues/ be180a57-8e8d-4c8b-84c5-a0e17632fd56 The Health Committee continues its inquiry into social care, taking evidence from a number of voluntary organisations involved in caring for the disabled, elderly and mentally ill. Watch live from 10am. Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT childrenandfamilies elderlypeople commonsnews committeenews socialservices Result of the ballot for Private Members’ Bills http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/11/result-of-the-ballot-for-private-members-bills/ 43dfaac8-076c-4116-9c33-4a41f761a293 Brian Iddon, Labour MP for Bolton South East, has topped the annual MPs' ballot for Private Members' Bills. Fellow Labour MPs David Chaytor, Andrew Gwynne and Albert Owen were second, third and fourth. Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT parliamentgovernmentandpolitics parliament membersofparliament parliamentaryprocedure commonsnews billnews Minister questioned on class sizes in Sussex http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/11/minister-questioned-on-class-sizes-in-sussex/ 20310025-75f7-4be7-be62-950fbfa4aaf9 Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Schools, Diana R. Johnson, answered a written question from Norman Baker on average class sizes in both Sussex and his Lewes constituency. Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT schools commonsnews parliamentarybusiness southeast Banking in Scotland inquiry continues http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/11/banking-in-scotland-inquiry-continues-2/ b3dc9b22-579f-48f8-a76c-52b2f28d13fd The Commons Scottish Affairs Committee takes evidence from the Federation of Small Businesses, the Law Society of Scotland and Citizens' Advice Scotland as part of its inquiry into Banking in Scotland. Watch live from 2.30pm. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT economicpolicy financialinstitutions financialservices commonsnews scotland committeenews MPs question International Development Secretary http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/11/mps-question-international-development-secretary/ 483a7239-4b7f-478e-ab36-0dba1782c3ca The Commons International Development Committee holds a one-off evidence session with Secretary of State, Douglas Alexander, on the Department's 2009 annual report. Watch live from 3.30pm. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT internationaldevelopment commonsnews committeenews Inquiry on priorities in railway investment continues http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/11/inquiry-on-priorities-in-railway-investment-continues/ c84cb331-6f68-43c0-bd33-cd81f57bf1fb The Commons Transport Committee is hearing evidence from various rail freight groups and Chris Mole, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Transport, as part of its continuing inquiry into priorities for investment in the railways. Watch live from 2.45pm. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT commonsnews committeenews transport railways Prime Minister’s Questions: 25 November 2009 http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/11/prime-ministers-questions-25-november-2009/ 38c65911-945e-4ac9-b2fa-e27cfbb7ef53 The Prime Minister, Gordon Brown, answered questions from MPs on subjects including the recent flooding in Cumbria, the banning of extremist groups and the Iraq inquiry. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT commonsnews parliamentarybusiness primeminister'squestions Committee investigates chlamydia screening programme http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/11/committee-investigates-chlamydia-screening-programme/ 597365cb-18ae-4a4d-9f31-11aeff7de864 The Commons Public Accounts Committee is holding an evidence session on young people's sexual health and the National Chlamydia Screening Programme with senior officials from the Department of Health and the Health Protection Agency. Watch live from 3.30pm. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT healtheducationandpreventivemedicine healthservices commonsnews committeenews Speaker’s Conference publishes interim report http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/11/speakers-conference-publishes-interim-report/ 41b2e14f-66f1-4098-a7f2-9b7eb2e00d54 The Speaker’s Conference has called for political parties to be required to make public the number of women, people from ethnic minorities and disabled people who come forward for selection as parliamentary candidates. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT parliamentgovernmentandpolitics electoralregister membersofparliament speaker commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews politicalparties Homeopathy policy evidence session http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/11/homeopathy-policy-evidence-session/ 4445608b-5c8d-4335-8949-8511f49c87bf The Commons Science and Technology Committee holds the first evidence session of its inquiry into how the government uses evidence to formulate its policy on homeopathy. Watch live from 9.30am. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT healthservicesandmedicine commonsnews committeenews Debate on King George Hospital in Ilford http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/11/debate-on-king-george-hospital-in-ilford/ c3f8e1c6-617d-4084-a59a-9c9606d96aa2 Labour MP, Mike Gapes, introduced a House of Commons adjournment debate on the future of King George Hospital in Ilford. Health Minister, Mike O'Brien, responded for the Government. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT commonsnews eastofengland london parliamentarybusiness Lord Turner gives evidence to Treasury Committee http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/11/lord-turner-gives-evidence-to-treasury-committee/ fc60427c-1b3d-4234-bf1f-799d5a58fc10 The Commons Treasury Committee holds an evidence session on the Financial Services Authority's (FSA) annual report with the FSA's chairman, Lord Turner and Chief Executive, Hector Sants. Watch live from 2.30pm. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT financialinstitutions financialservices commonsnews committeenews MPs debate cowboy builders http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/11/mps-debate-cowboy-builders/ 5218cab0-655c-49ae-9ce9-0f165d08b4e6 Dr Vince Cable, Liberal Democrat MP for Twickenham, opened a short debate in the Commons on cowboy builders. Kevin Brennan, Minister for Further Education, Skills, Apprenticeships and Consumer Affairs responded to the debate. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT housing housingstandards commonsnews parliamentarybusiness Mervyn King appears before Treasury Committee http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/11/mervyn-king-appears-before-treasury-committee/ 89d52865-f735-4719-a4d3-f7e33c790be2 The Treasury Committee holds an evidence session on the Bank of England's November 2009 inflation report with Governor, Mervyn King, other bank directors and members of the Monetary Policy Committee. Watch live from 9.45am. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT economicpolicy economicsituation commonsnews committeenews Future of local and regional media inquiry continues http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/11/future-of-local-and-regional-media-inquiry-continues/ feb5a2ad-d976-425d-8ee5-05793dee36ae The Culture, Media and Sport Committee holds its fifth evidence session with senior executives from Ofcom, the Office of Fair Trading and the BBC as part of its inquiry into the future for regional and local media. Watch live from 10.30am. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT broadcasting press commonsnews committeenews International Development Committee to hold public meeting http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/11/international-development-committee-to-hold-public-meeting/ f24eb1e1-f156-4de9-be24-3f36316a1afd Parliamentary Outreach will host a public meeting of the International Development Committee in Birmingham on Thursday 3 December as part of the Committee's inquiry into DFID's aid programme for Bangladesh. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT internationalaffairs commonsnews parliamentaryoutreach westmidlands Inquiry into broadband speed continues http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/11/inquiry-into-broadband-speed-continues/ 29b12feb-f7c3-4698-b73c-9a09fb31fb98 The Business, Innovation and Skills Committee holds an oral evidence session at 9.30am as part of its inquiry into broadband speed. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT broadcasting commonsnews committeenews informationtechnology Commons statement on Cumbrian floods http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/11/commons-statement-on-cumbrian-floods/ 1e383c85-d37a-4287-900e-cca4b46c4d16 Hilary Benn, Environment Secretary, made a statement to the House of Commons about the serious flooding in Cumbria and other parts of the UK. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT flooding commonsnews northwest parliamentarybusiness transport Keep Grand Prix at Silverstone, says Committee http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/11/keep-grand-prix-at-silverstone-says-committee/ 52299076-097e-4c1b-a8ad-4a7ce0b88589 The British Grand Prix is vital to the future well-being of the British motor sport industry and it would be a massively damaging blow if it was to disappear. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT serviceindustries tourism sports commonsnews eastmidlands eastofengland committeenews Home Affairs Committee talks to new ID Commissioner http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/11/home-affairs-committee-talks-to-new-id-commissioner/ 7b206b72-4baf-4617-a7d3-0e1d4e720269 The Home Affairs Committee holds a one-off session with new Identity Commissioner, Sir Joseph Pilling, and then starts a short inquiry about the effects on the police of potential funding cuts with a number of senior officers and the police minister. Watch live from 10.30am. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT crime police privacy dataprotection commonsnews committeenews Committee questions Lord Chancellor Jack Straw http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/11/committee-questions-lord-chancellor-jack-straw/ 5b5b8f8f-933e-4f8e-9cd1-43d9938452e5 The Justice Committee holds a one-off evidence session with Jack Straw, Justice Secretary and Lord Chancellor, on the work of the Ministry of Justice. Watch live from 4.15pm. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT crimecivillawjusticeandrights administrationofjustice humanrights commonsnews committeenews Committee calls for urgent Commons changes http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/11/committee-calls-for-urgent-commons-changes/ 510a8e9a-9193-482c-a65b-aacf9bb31452 A Committee of MPs established by the House of Commons in July 2009 to look into reform of the House of Commons, following concerns raised about its standing and independence in the wake of the expenses crisis, concludes that urgent change is needed to make the House a more vital institution, more responsive to the public and more independent of Ministers in deciding what it debates. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT parliament houseofcommons membersofparliament parliamentaryprocedure commonsnews committeenews Committee questions Defence Secretary Bob Ainsworth http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/11/committee-questions-defence-secretary-bob-ainsworth/ 1e30c6fc-d731-4811-aa82-0e1635a3da7d The Defence Committee takes evidence from Bob Ainsworth MP, Secretary of State for Defence, at 10.30am. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT defence armedforces armedforceswelfare defencepolicy defenceexpenditure commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews MPs investigate rheumatoid arthritis services http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/11/mps-investigate-rheumatoid-arthritis-services/ f288889e-b963-40ae-a5e1-f835bb9d3c3b The Public Accounts Committee hears evidence from senior Health Department and National Health Service (NHS) executives about the services offered to people with rheumatoid arthritis. Watch live from 4.30pm. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT diseases healthservices patientrightsandcomplaints commonsnews committeenews Wales: rail and cross-border transport inquiry http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/11/wales-rail-and-cross-border-transport-inquiry/ 3bb47c2c-919e-4009-985e-c4421ee07bef The Welsh Affairs Committee, joined by the Welsh Assembly's Enterprise and Learning Committee, will take evidence today in Cardiff from train companies Arriva and First Great Western about future rail infrastructure in the principality. The meeting is held in the Assembly's committee rooms 1 and 2 and you can watch live from 11am. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT nationalassemblyforwales commonsnews wales committeenews transport railways Decent homes inquiry takes evidence in Stockport http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/11/decent-homes-inquiry-takes-evidence-in-stockport/ 7ec0081d-d2bd-4045-88fc-7d8ce060e64c The Communities and Local Government Committee hears evidence in Stockport from public and private landlords' associations as part of its 'Beyond Decent Homes' inquiry. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT housing commonsnews northwest committeenews Committee says action must be taken on UK children http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/11/committee-says-action-must-be-taken-on-uk-children/ 1b413544-d826-4360-a1e7-7540973bac5e On the 20th anniversary of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), Parliament’s Joint Select Committee on Human Rights says the UK needs a concerted plan to address the UK’s poor ranking for child well being among industrialised nations. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT childrenandfamilies internationalaffairs internationalorganisations unitednations commonsnews lordsnews committeenews Evidence sessions for homeopathy inquiry announced http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/11/evidence-sessions-for-homeopathy-inquiry-announced/ c0574136-48db-411a-ab36-97e60007eb6c The Commons Science and Technology Committee has announced its first evidence sessions for its inquiry into how the Government uses evidence to formulate its policy on homeopathy. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT medicine commonsnews committeenews scienceandtechnology MPs ask questions about the 2011 census http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/11/mps-ask-questions-about-the-2011-census/ 186a249e-9788-4067-addf-2c7de8f09ccd The Commons Public Administration Committee speaks to various experts on the proposed new questions which will be asked in the 2011official census, as part of its inquiry into the preparations for that event. Watch live from 10am. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT communitiesandfamilies childrenandfamilies census commonsnews committeenews Social care inquiry continues http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/11/social-care-inquiry-continues/ 627395cd-9bdb-4a1f-aaeb-7389acf192fd The Health Committee holds the latest evidence session in its inquiry into the future of social care services with a number of community and home care assocations. Watch live from 10am. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT childrenandfamilies elderlypeople commonsnews committeenews socialservices Report looks at work of serious crime agency http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/11/report-looks-at-work-of-serious-crime-agency/ 642df3db-9888-4cdf-9539-93dd82468df2 The Commons Home Affairs Committee recommends in its latest report that the Serious and Organised Crime Agency (SOCA) should be more accountable than it is currently. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT crime commonsnews committeenews Home Secretary responds to MPs on sacking of Professor Nutt http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/11/home-secretary-responds-to-mps-on-sacking-of-professor-nutt/ 1e57c9ae-4860-489d-9954-0d2e90e20483 The Commons Science and Technology Committee publishes Home Secretary, Alan Johnson's, response to its request for background to the sacking of Professor David Nutt as Chairman of the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT drugscrimes drugsmisuse commonsnews committeenews Evidence sessions on defence equipment inquiry announced http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/11/evidence-sessions-on-defence-equipment-inquiry-announced/ e31da8ef-7855-49ee-b06e-b7e35a7a222b The Defence Committee announced its first three evidence sessions in its inquiry into aspects of the Ministry of Defence's (MoD) Defence Equipment programme. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT defenceequipmentandprocurement commonsnews committeenews Debating the Queen’s Speech in the Commons http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/11/debating-the-queens-speech-in-the-commons/ 9978440e-cc11-47b5-9473-9c278f45c879 After the State Opening on Wednesday 18 November, both Houses of Parliament get back to work - debating and passing legislation and examining and scrutinising the work of the Government. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT parliamentgovernmentandpolitics parliament commonsnews parliamentarybusiness billnews New Bills announced in Queen’s Speech http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/11/new-bills-announced-in-queens-speech/ 5d7d2728-9fe7-47b7-93f1-00066cabbfa7 Thirteen new Bills were announced today in the Queen's Speech. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT commonsnews lordsnews parliamentarybusiness billnews New inquiry into bio-engineering launched http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/11/new-inquiry-into-bio-engineering-launched/ 88fb5a2f-5d66-4942-a49c-ae58ac7385d5 The Commons Science and Technology Committee announces its inquiry into bio-engineering, examining how the UK can maintain a globally competititve position in emerging and existing bio-engineering research fields. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT genetics commonsnews committeenews researchandinnovation science Report on European financial regulation proposals http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/11/report-on-european-financial-regulation-proposals/ d522fb23-9905-473b-8d89-04bd3a2c1f0d Following an urgent inquiry into the European Commission’s proposals for financial regulation, the Commons Treasury Committee today publishes its report on the subject. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT regulation financialinstitutions financialservices europeanunion europeancommission commonsnews committeenews Statement on South Downs National Park http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/11/statement-on-south-downs-national-park/ 11994e02-8967-4d7f-9038-18422477cd90 Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Hilary Benn, made a written statement confirming the establishment of the South Downs National Park on 31 March 2010. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT countryside environmentalprotection commonsnews parliamentarybusiness southeast Draft Immigration Bill published http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/11/draft-immigration-bill-published/ 4a1508b6-bd9a-464d-a690-2ecbf378fc12 Phil Woolas, Borders and Immigration Minister, announced the publication of the Government's new draft Immigration Bill in a Written Ministerial Statement in the Commons. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT asylum immigration commonsnews billnews Commons debates Policing and Crime Bill http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/11/commons-debates-policing-and-crime-bill/ 081143a4-9b03-4cc2-a9fd-e2c86ae27453 The Commons debated Lords Amendments to the Policing and Crime Bill which draws together a number of policy issues on policing and crime. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT crimecivillawjusticeandrights commonsnews billnews Urgent question on First Capital Connect http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/11/urgent-question-on-first-capital-connect/ b6a99e06-516f-40b4-947a-e3149c88b8de Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport, Chris Mole, answered an urgent question from St Albans MP, Anne Main, on delays to First Capital Connect services. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT commonsnews eastofengland london parliamentarybusiness railways MPs debate health inequalities report http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/11/mps-debate-health-inequalities-report/ a58b1ece-6010-4240-901b-07cfd090feb4 Kevin Barron MP, Chairman of the Health Committee, opened a debate in Westminster Hall on his Committee's report published earlier this year on Health Inequalities, and the Government's Response. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT healthservicesandmedicine commonsnews parliamentarybusiness Committee continues inquiry into future of social care http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/11/committee-continues-inquiry-into-future-of-social-care/ 8668991a-1d6b-46c9-a732-c6b3470c6432 The Health Committee holds the latest evidence session in its inquiry into the future of social care services with, amongst others, the union UNISON and Lady Young, Chair of the Care Quality Commission. Watch live from 10am. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT childrenandfamilies elderlypeople commonsnews committeenews socialservices Question on support for small businesses in Sussex http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/11/question-on-support-for-small-businesses-in-sussex/ c2113840-8928-4382-95b9-b91c1ed16b18 Minister for Regional Economic Development, Rosie Winterton, answered a written question from Nicholas Soames on Government support for small and medium-sized businesses in Sussex. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT businesssupport commonsnews parliamentarybusiness southeast MPs debate Lords amendments to Apprenticeships Bill http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/11/mps-debate-lords-amendments-to-apprenticeships-bill/ 6d2adeb9-0496-43e3-8606-e9c486145f78 The Commons debated Lords amendments to the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Bill, which introduces a wide range of measures covering apprenticeships, learning and skills and educational provision. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT adulteducation furthereducation schools students teachers employmentandtraining training commonsnews billnews Debate on the future of the South London line http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/11/debate-on-the-future-of-the-south-london-line/ e2654277-5424-4e93-94c1-1863e27e556e Bermondsey MP, Simon Hughes, introduced a Westminster Hall adjournment debate on the future of the South London line. Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport, Chris Mole, responded for the Government. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT commonsnews london parliamentarybusiness railways Prime Minister’s Questions: 11 November 2009 http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/11/prime-ministers-questions-11-november-2009/ c8e8f73f-f844-45a2-b4f7-c94e45beb9ad The Prime Minister, Gordon Brown, answered questions from MPs on subjects including Afghanistan, youth unemployment, child protection and respite for carers. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT commonsnews parliamentarybusiness primeminister'squestions Debate on the work of the DWP in Plymouth http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/11/debate-on-the-work-of-the-dwp-in-plymouth/ 642ead55-b925-4167-8516-419f83c54bee Labour MP, Linda Gilroy, raised a Westminster Hall adjournment debate on the work of the Department of Work and Pensions in Plymouth. Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, Helen Goodman, responded for the Government. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT commonsnews parliamentarybusiness southwest MPs debate non-proliferation treaty review conference http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/11/mps-debate-non-proliferation-treaty-review-conference/ 4ca7523a-bf08-456a-b414-abefbaf262ab Tony Lloyd, Labour MP for Manchester Central, introduced a debate in Westminster Hall on the prospects for the 2010 nuclear non-proliferation treaty review conference. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT defencepolicy commonsnews parliamentarybusiness Questions to Welsh Secretary: 11 November 2009 http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/11/questions-to-welsh-secretary-11-november-2009/ a10617b8-6dae-440b-b3ae-0830bf8bab78 Welsh Secretary, Peter Hain, answered MPs' questions on subjects including the economy, the Welsh Defence League and the future jobs fund. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT commonsnews parliamentarybusiness wales Questions on anti-social behaviour offences in the East of England http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/11/questions-on-anti-social-behaviour-offences-in-the-east-of-england/ 8e6c1e0b-6d34-49d5-a1ee-4b2c06714dea Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, Claire Ward, answered questions from David Amess and Nadine Dorries on cautions and fines imposed for anti-social behaviour offences in Essex and Bedfordshire. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT anti-socialbehaviour commonsnews eastofengland parliamentarybusiness Report looks at post office programme http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/11/report-looks-at-post-office-programme/ a24cd03a-3969-4678-8cf1-a754dc900b07 The Public Accounts Committee publishes a report today looking at the planning of the Post Office Network Change Programme. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT businessindustryandconsumers postalservices commonsnews committeenews Transport Committee questions train operators http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/11/transport-committee-questions-train-operators/ 0fbae003-abe8-428c-a942-fb8f500034a7 The Transport Committee hears evidence from a number of train operators as part of its inquiry into priorities for investment in the railways. Watch live from 3.45pm. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT commonsnews committeenews transport railways MPs debate Lords amendments to Health Bill http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/11/mps-debate-lords-amendments-to-health-bill/ d652ecac-8780-4ab3-82c0-0cd81d7f4e11 The Commons debated Lords amendments to the Health Bill, which aims to improve the quality of NHS care and to improve public health. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT healtheducationandpreventivemedicine smoking healthservices healthstaffandprofessions patientrightsandcomplaints commonsnews billnews Committee examines UK-US foreign relations http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/11/committee-examines-uk-us-foreign-relations/ 4bb9b77c-286c-4e23-87e5-048db9ebcdd8 The Foreign Affairs Committee examines several expert witnesses as part of its inquiry into the relationship between the UK and the US and the implications this has for UK foreign policy. Watch live from 5.30pm. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT defence internationalaffairs foreignandcommonwealthoffice internationalpoliticsandgovernment northamerica commonsnews committeenews Debate on Centre for Defence Medicine at Selly Oak http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/11/debate-on-centre-for-defence-medicine-at-selly-oak/ 5b6b9022-2434-4f29-9bc5-44a9e2f2e3e0 Birmingham Edgbaston MP, Gisela Stuart, opened a Westminster Hall adjournment debate on the Centre for Defence Medicine at Selly Oak. Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Defence, Kevan Jones, responded for the Government. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT armedforceswelfare commonsnews parliamentarybusiness westmidlands MPs debate financial services regulation http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/11/mps-debate-financial-services-regulation/ 05c8455c-2e66-4fef-95b5-f4dda189be83 David Heathcoat-Amory, Conservative MP for Wells, introduced a debate in Westminster Hall on the regulation of financial services. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT regulation financialinstitutions financialservices commonsnews parliamentarybusiness Omagh bomb inquiry: intelligence-sharing and lessons learnt http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/11/omagh-bomb-inquiry-intelligence-sharing-and-lessons-learnt/ 174533f5-45c6-4c25-85b5-e7631a771b5b The Northern Ireland Affairs Committee holds the latest evidence session of its investigation focusing on the sharing of intelligence relating to the bombing, and lessons learnt in the intervening 10 years. Watch live from 5pm. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT terrorism commonsnews northernireland committeenews MPs debate amendments to Welfare Reform Bill http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/11/mps-debate-amendments-to-welfare-reform-bill/ ab2de4e2-016e-4d79-a9a8-3f80c05d4f93 The Commons debated Lords amendments to the Welfare Reform Bill which proposes the reform of the benefits system by improving support and incentives for people to move from benefits into work. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT employment commonsnews billnews socialsecurityandpensions Question on flood defences in the West Midlands http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/11/question-on-flood-defences-in-the-west-midlands/ fa6f8ebf-f6f2-4bbb-8a4d-ec053c13ce6d Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Marine and Natural Environment, Huw Irranca-Davies, answered a written question from Bill Wiggin on spending on flood defences in the West Midlands in the last five years. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT flooding commonsnews parliamentarybusiness westmidlands MPs question former Prime Minister John Major http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/11/mps-question-former-prime-minister-john-major/ 8215353e-789a-44a4-9ccf-f4e284a39517 The Public Administration Select Committee (PASC) questions the former Prime Minister, Sir John Major, about ministerial and other appointments from outside Parliament. Watch from 11am. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT parliamentgovernmentandpolitics centralgovernment ministers commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews publicadministration Question on East of England Development Agency http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/11/question-on-east-of-england-development-agency/ 61bb3602-ad8c-4a0d-a528-1664d38b7b55 Minister of State for Regional Economic Development, Rosie Winterton, answered a written question from Caroline Spelman on the amount of money spent by the East of England Development Agency on external public relations and marketing agencies. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT commonsnews eastofengland parliamentarybusiness MPs question Home Secretary about UK-US Extradition Treaty http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/11/mps-question-home-secretary-about-uk-us-extradition-treaty/ f4ff0d97-178a-4741-8dae-59aa32a2e25d The Home Affairs Committee questions various witnesses, including Home Secretary, Alan Johnson, about the role of the Home Secretary in relation to the UK-US Extradition Treaty. Watch from 4.30pm. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT internetandcybercrime internationallaw northamerica commonsnews committeenews Inquiry: Young people not in education, training or employment http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/11/inquiry-young-people-not-in-education-training-or-employment/ adbc969b-37e3-4386-b023-213ab4207bd0 The Children, Schools and Families Committee has announced it is to hold run a new inquiry into young people not in education, employment or training - otherwise known as NEETs. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT education employment training commonsnews committeenews Home Office response to terrorist attacks http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/11/home-office-response-to-terrorist-attacks/ cd7989d7-2aff-4247-bfa2-140ad259f495 The Home Affairs Committee hears evidence on the Home Office's response to terror attacks from witnesses involved in preventing, investigating, and prosecuting such attacks. Watch from 10.30am. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT crimecivillawjusticeandrights terrorism commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews Question on funding of Stonehenge visitor centre http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/11/question-on-funding-of-stonehenge-visitor-centre/ dd443088-0ebc-44d0-8fb0-29838a701ddf Culture, Media and Sport Secretary, Ben Bradshaw, answered an oral question from Robert Key on whether the proposed funding for the visitor centre at Stonehenge includes provision for partnership joint funding of Stonehenge galleries at Salisbury and Devises. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT tourism culturalheritage commonsnews parliamentarybusiness southwest Equality and Human Rights Commission Chair gives evidence http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/11/equality-and-human-rights-commission-chair-gives-evidence/ a5678620-76ad-4daf-b00d-919897cabf02 The Joint Committee on Human Rights holds its annual evidence session with the Chair of the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC), Trevor Phillips OBE, at 1.45pm. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT crimecivillawjusticeandrights equality humanrights commonsnews lordsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews Statement on Energy National Policy http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/11/statement-on-energy-national-policy/ c757883f-1c7a-4f27-a482-e2b27a9c6f89 The Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, Edward Miliband, gave a statement to the House of Commons about the energy national policy statements and the Government's proposals on clean coal. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT energyandenvironment energy nuclearpower oilpetrolandnaturalgas renewableenergy commonsnews parliamentarybusiness MPs debate the Coroners and Justice Bill http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/11/mps-debate-the-coroners-and-justice-bill/ fa07431b-9414-4643-9658-05e74477e640 The House of Commons considered the Lords amendments to the Coroners and Justice Bill. The introduction of this Bill follows a number of separate reviews of the law on coroners and justice. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT crimecivillawjusticeandrights civillaw coroners commonsnews parliamentarybusiness billnews Report on healthcare associated infections http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/11/report-on-healthcare-associated-infections/ 579abbaf-301b-400e-9fe2-f9b849eaed03 The Public Accounts Committee today publishes a report examining progress in reducing healthcare associated infections in hospitals. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT healthservicesandmedicine diseases commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews Benefits system evidence session http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/11/benefits-system-evidence-session/ b1646130-4116-4833-89e3-f7815967f5e8 The Work and Pensions Committee holds the second evidence session of its inquiry into decision-making and appeals in the benefits system. watch from 4.15pm. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews socialsecurityandpensions benefitsadministration benefitspolicy sicknessdisabilityandcarers'benefits Debate on Copenhagen climate change conference http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/11/debate-on-copenhagen-climate-change-conference/ 24bca3ae-428e-4a17-b0c7-72244cc872b8 Energy and Climate Change Secretary, Edward Miliband, opened a House of Commons debate on preparation for the Copenhagen climate change conference in December. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT energyandenvironment climatechange commonsnews parliamentarybusiness Report urges action on Wales’ cruise market potential http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/11/report-urges-action-on-wales-cruise-market-potential/ 1f45b7af-20c9-4408-9dd0-35ae06f85d36 Huge growth in the leisure cruise market in the last ten years must be seized upon by the Government to deliver significant opportunities for economies in and around Welsh ports, says the Welsh Affairs Committee in a report published today. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT commonsnews wales committeenews shipping Report on maintenance of prisons http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/11/report-on-maintenance-of-prisons/ 57259ab9-6299-4647-b7d3-c447909bfe5e The Public Accounts Committee publishes its report on the maintenance of the prison estate, which examines the work of the National Offender Management Service (NOMS), its management processes, its understanding of whole life costs, and the way it works with external contractors. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT prisons commonsnews committeenews Debate on pupil funding in Haringey http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/11/debate-on-pupil-funding-in-haringey/ 6dd553bc-f27d-4efc-aea6-435a5c126819 Hornsey and Wood Green MP, Lynne Featherstone, led a Westminster Hall adjournment debate on the amount of money children in Haringey schools get - nearly £1200 less per head - in comparison to children in neighbouring boroughs such as Hackney, Islington and Camden. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT education localauthorities schools commonsnews london parliamentarybusiness Parliamentary and Health Services Ombudsman gives evidence http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/11/parliamentary-and-health-services-ombudsman-gives-evidence/ 064a8358-d773-4ad5-bfcc-20fd570ff27e The Public Administration Select Committee (PASC) hears evidence from Ann Abraham, the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO). The session is the Committee’s regular annual survey of the work of the Ombudsman. Watch from 10am. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT crimecivillawjusticeandrights administrationofjustice healthservicesandmedicine centralgovernment commonsnews committeenews publicadministration Debate on sustainable housing in Blackpool http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/11/debate-on-sustainable-housing-in-blackpool/ 6b4f92c1-6d71-43e3-916f-583e3b3cdb01 Labour MP, Gorden Marsden, opened a Westminster Hall adjournment debate on sustainable housing strategies for Marton Moss in Blackpool. Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, Ian Austin, responded for the Government. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT housingandplanning housing commonsnews northwest parliamentarybusiness Question on cancer rates in the North East http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/11/question-on-cancer-rates-in-the-north-east/ 7503efcc-88d7-4da7-a618-5e539eb44dd9 Cabinet Office Minister, Angela E. Smith, answered a written question from Stephen Hepburn on the number of people diagnosed with cancer in the North East of England. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT healthservicesandmedicine healthservices commonsnews northeast Northern Ireland questions: 4 November 2009 http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/11/northern-ireland-questions-4-november-2009/ 8f436238-4d45-4d5f-adaf-a04b1cdcb921 Northern Ireland Secretary, Shaun Woodward, answered MPs' questions on subjects including the Saville inquiry, paramilitary activities, the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland, loyalist decommissioning, devolution and local government reorganisation. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT commonsnews northernireland parliamentarybusiness Lord Myners appears before Treasury Committee http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/11/lord-myners-appears-before-treasury-committee/ 66e8b40a-87bb-4ac1-a576-6d48dcdf2095 The Treasury Committee hears its second day of evidence from expert witnesses - including Lord Myners, Financial Services Secretary to the Treasury - on two of its current inquiries: Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT companies competition consumers financialinstitutions financialservices europeanunion commonsnews committeenews Prime Minister’s Questions: 4 November 2009 http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/11/prime-ministers-questions-4-november-2009/ 1e3cc365-b5f0-4f28-a632-b53ced49b073 The Prime Minister, Gordon Brown, answered questions from MPs on subjects including cancer care, operations in Afghanistan, MPs' expenses, the European Union, tax credits, the UK Youth Parliament, the car scrappage scheme and scientific advice to the Government. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT commonsnews parliamentarybusiness primeminister'squestions Debate on investigation into collapse of MG Rover http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/11/debate-on-investigation-into-collapse-of-mg-rover/ 02f06c83-a49d-4758-a9ee-ba7005479fe9 Birmingham Northfield MP, Richard Burden, introduced a Westminster Hall adjournment debate on the results of the investigation into the affairs of Phoenix Venture Holdings Group and MG Rover Group. Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skill, Ian Lucas, responded for the Government. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT businessindustryandconsumers industry manufacturingindustries commonsnews parliamentarybusiness westmidlands Debate on police community support officers in Somerset http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/11/debate-on-police-community-support-officers-in-somerset/ d1535b9b-9273-4ce9-8642-6abc223dc37d Taunton MP, Jeremy Brown, opened a House of Commons adjournment debate on the budget for police community support officers in Somerset. Minister for Policing, Crime and Counter-Terrorism, David Hanson, responded for the Government. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT crimecivillawjusticeandrights police commonsnews parliamentarybusiness southwest Question on dental services in the East of England http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/11/question-on-dental-services-in-the-east-of-england/ ca171e4b-0c15-4527-ab8b-2d5c3ed8508d Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Health Services, Ann Keen, answered a written question on the number of dentists in each county of the East of England who undertake NHS work. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT healthservicesandmedicine healthservices commonsnews eastofengland Work of the UK Border Agency evidence session http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/11/work-of-the-uk-border-agency-evidence-session/ 965e8017-8470-4917-a5c6-a56c811bc5ba The Home Affairs Committee questions the Immigration Minister, Phil Woolas, and Lin Homer, Chief Executive of the UK Border Agency (UKBA). This is one of the Committee’s regular evidence sessions on the work of UKBA. Watch live from 10.30am Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT asylumimmigrationandnationality commonsnews committeenews Speaker’s statement in the Commons http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/11/speakers-statement-on-mps-expenses/ edc9c351-8eed-4e6b-a004-e9c66ccdce38 Speaker of the House of Commons, John Bercow, made a statement on the Chair of the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT parliamentgovernmentandpolitics parliament houseofcommons membersofparliament speaker commonsnews parliamentarybusiness Evidence session on literacy intervention policy http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/11/evidence-session-on-literacy-intervention-policy/ 55434b3b-1ddd-46c9-8539-4e44b4475843 The Commons Science and Technology Committee holds its first evidence check on literacy interventions with a number of academic experts. Watch from 9.30am. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT schools specialeducationalneeds commonsnews committeenews Question on water charges in the East of England http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/11/question-on-water-charges-in-the-east-of-england/ 3d3db762-88fd-433c-802e-196e6d58ff04 Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Marine and Natural Environment, Huw Irranca-Davies, answered a written question from David Ruffley MP on water charges in the East of England. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT energyandenvironment water waterindustry commonsnews eastofengland Commons debates constitutional reform legislation http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/11/commons-debates-constitutional-reform-legislation/ 565d9442-81e3-49cc-93be-ce4c9b2c1992 A committee of the whole House scrutinised the Constitutional Reform and Governance Bill. A carry-over motion has already been passed to allow the Bill to resume its progress through Parliament in the next session. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT parliamentgovernmentandpolitics constitution commonsnews parliamentarybusiness billnews Transport Committee questions Minister http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/11/transport-committee-questions-minister/ 9cae57c6-5938-4368-9243-bd21bd08ef86 Transport Secretary, Lord Adonis, will answer topical questions put to him by the Commons Transport Committee in what both hope will become a regular occasion. His session will be preceded by an update on road casualty statistics from a senior member of he the UK Statistics Authority. Watch live from 2.45pm. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT commonsnews committeenews transport Equality and Human Rights Commission evidence session http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/11/equality-and-human-rights-commission-evidence-session/ 07d4eb7c-135e-489c-8693-ca70c65cac14 The Work and Pensions Committee holds a one-off evidence session with senior executives from the Equality and Human Rights Commission (ECHR) on its project - Working Better: meeting the changing needs of families, workers and employers in the 21st Century. Watch live from 9.30am. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT communitiesandfamilies childrenandfamilies elderlypeople employment healthservices commonsnews committeenews socialservices Statement on banking reform http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/11/statement-on-banking-reform/ 598ef5f0-067a-4cfe-b60f-63294a5bf518 Chancellor of the Exchequer, Alistair Darling, made a House of Commons statement on banking reform, focusing on changes to the structure of banks where there is a government shareholding. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT economyandfinance financialinstitutions commonsnews parliamentarybusiness Committee questions Hilary Benn on illegal waste exports http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/11/committee-questions-hilary-benn-on-illegal-waste-exports/ 3ebcbbf0-a565-49d7-bd67-2ea58907e9b1 The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee questions Environment Secretary, Hilary Benn and the Environment Agency, following the re-opening of its inquiry into the Waste Strategy for England 2007, which is examining the issue of illegal waste exports, following allegations of shipments to Brazil and other countries. Watch live from 3pm. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT pollution wastemanagement commonsnews committeenews BAE Systems and Airbus give evidence to inquiry http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/11/bae-systems-and-airbus-give-evidence-to-inquiry/ 4c07c926-0df4-4678-98a3-8b8e63bc0f74 The Business, Innovation and Skills Committee hears evidence for its new inquiry into the motor sport and aerospace industries in the UK. The first witnesses to appear will be businesses in the aerospace sector, including BAE Systems and Airbus. Watch live from 10.30am. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT companies industry manufacturingindustries internationaltrade economicsituation commonsnews committeenews Report on offender management IT system http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/11/offender-management-system-a-shambles-says-report/ a1d805d6-1e61-4a35-978c-7172fa831111 The Public Accounts Committee report published today examines why the C-NOMIS project, intended to deliver a single offender management IT system across prison and probation services, failed and what the National Offender Management Service (NOMS) has done to retrieve the situation through a redesigned NOMIS programme. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT administrationofjustice prisons commonsnews committeenews Role of the prison officer report published http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/11/role-of-the-prison-officer-report-published/ e4978c21-1c61-4572-b8d6-dbba73bb9f90 A report published today by the Justice Committee, on the role of the prison officer, says that the positive work done by uniformed prison officers is undermined by a crisis in the prison system which will be further undermined by planned changes. The result will be more victims, more crime, more fear of crime, and poor value from an already very costly prison system. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT administrationofjustice crime prisons commonsnews committeenews Report looks at local support for vulnerable groups http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/11/report-looks-at-local-support-for-vulnerable-groups/ eadb27a9-85aa-413b-8a81-83cf60562118 The ring fence money provided by central government for the local delivery of housing-related support and other services offered to vulnerable groups should not be reinstated, but services must be protected, says the Communities and Local Government Committee in its report on the Supporting People programme. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT communitiesandfamilies childrenandfamilies elderlypeople housing commonsnews committeenews socialservices Perpetuities and Accumulations Bill: third reading http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/11/perpetuities-and-accumulations-bill-third-reading/ a2339484-c2dc-4867-bec5-7bf40e60df7a The House of Commons debated the third reading of the Perpetuities and Accumulations Bill. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT economyandfinance commonsnews parliamentarybusiness Evidence sought on new early years single funding formula http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/11/evidence-sought-on-new-early-years-single-funding-formula/ 99cec8e8-df39-4e9f-a394-f2de0e93ad52 The Children, Schools and Families Committee has invited written evidence on the early years single funding formula. This follows the Committee’s oral evidence session on 28 October. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT childrenandfamilies pre-schooleducation commonsnews committeenews Statement on European Council in Brussels http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/11/statement-on-european-council-in-brussels/ d24cf49f-967f-4a9d-b0d1-f1143ebc6d87 Prime Minister, Gordon Brown, made a Commons statement on the outcome of the recent European Council in Brussels, including action on tackling climate change. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT energyandenvironment climatechange europeanunion commonsnews parliamentarybusiness Urgent question on Professor David Nutt http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/11/urgent-question-on-professor-david-nutt/ 6884a374-a6ea-47f3-add1-5a9a4751dffe Home Secretary, Alan Johnson, answered an urgent question from Chris Grayling on the sacking of Professor David Nutt, Chair of the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT healthservicesandmedicine healtheducationandpreventivemedicine drugsmisuse commonsnews parliamentarybusiness Treasury Committee continues financial regulation inquiries http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/11/treasury-committee-continues-financial-regulation-inquiries/ c9d69ab3-eb82-4b07-9f53-5f9af2932d2a The Treasury Committee hears evidence over two days - Tuesday and Wednesday, 3 and 4 November - from a number of expert witnesses on two of its current inquiries: Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT companies competition consumers financialinstitutions financialservices europeanunion commonsnews committeenews Environmental Audit Committee questions ministers http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/11/environmental-audit-committee-questions-ministers/ 307d471e-2181-472c-bc81-1489f581979e The Commons Environmental Audit Committee holds a further evidence session in its inquiry into green skills and jobs with ministers from the departments of Business, Innovation and Skills and Energy and Climate Change. Watch live from 10.20am. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT education employmentandtraining energyandenvironment commonsnews committeenews Inquiry into Sure Start children’s centres begins http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/11/inquiry-into-sure-start-childrens-centres-begins/ 181872c6-076f-4894-b9cb-c5ca5150db52 The first oral evidence session of the Children, Schools and Families Committee's inquiry into Sure Start children's centres will take place today. Watch live from 3.45pm. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT childrenandfamilies children'ssocialservices incomeandpoverty commonsnews committeenews MPs question Communities and Local Government Minister http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/11/mps-question-communities-and-local-government-minister/ 1291ae58-c2ba-4640-9c16-69b9bd41b6db The Communities and Local Government Committee questions Communities Secretary, John Denham, and ministers John Healey and Rosie Winterton about their department's annual report for 2009. Watch live from 4.40pm. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT communitiesandfamilies housingandplanning localgovernment commonsnews committeenews Broadband speed inquiry continues http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/11/broadband-speed-inquiry-continues/ 0b7e207d-2373-47b3-b243-e0ab8cf71a76 The Business, Innovation and Skills Committee questions BT and the TalkTalk Group - amongst other broadband providers - as part of its inquiry into broadband speed in the UK. Watch live from 4.15pm. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT businessindustryandconsumers consumers serviceindustries commonsnews committeenews Debate on fireworks safety http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/10/debate-on-fireworks-safety/ ae30c157-6556-485c-b709-692036a50c92 Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Business, Innovation and Skills, Ian Lucas, opened a House of Commons topical debate on the issue of fireworks safety. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT businessindustryandconsumers commonsnews parliamentarybusiness Report on mental health legislation in Wales http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/10/report-on-mental-health-legislation-in-wales/ d95314be-7e8c-4b18-8a88-06a9c0a0d3ad The National Assembly for Wales should have additional powers to introduce laws relating to mental health, say MPs in a report published today. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT healthservicesandmedicine mentalhealth nationalassemblyforwales commonsnews wales committeenews Debate on the future of social care http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/10/debate-on-the-future-of-social-care/ b7d6507c-3cae-4d4e-b335-509c5babe12e Health Secretary, Andy Burnham, introduced a House of Commons debate on the social care green paper, "Shaping the Future of Care Together". Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT commonsnews parliamentarybusiness socialservices Future of social care services inquiry begins http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/10/future-of-social-care-services-inquiry-begins/ 3b0fbf31-6aaf-4a04-bf9b-baf07831c9f5 The Health Committee hears evidence from a number of witnesses from the Department of Health's Social Care Directorate as it begins its inquiry into the future of social care services. Watch live from 10.30am. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT communitiesandfamilies children'ssocialservices elderlypeople commonsnews committeenews sicknessdisabilityandcarers'benefits socialservices communitycare Maritime and Coastguard Agency report http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/10/maritime-and-coastguard-agency-report/ 39bb1c38-ecf5-4cd6-a50b-e2e22415c204 The Public Accounts Committee today publishes a report on the Maritime and Coastguard Agency's handling of growth in the UK registered fleet, and its work to maintain and improve the quality of the UK flagged vessels. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews shipping Debate on local spending reports http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/10/debate-on-local-spending-reports/ 958e45d5-107f-4185-850a-dd870ae52e2a The House of Commons debated an Opposition motion and Government amendment on the publication of local spending reports identifying how much is spent in each area by local authorities. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT parliamentgovernmentandpolitics localgovernment commonsnews parliamentarybusiness Committee takes evidence from Cabinet Secretary http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/10/committee-takes-evidence-from-cabinet-secretary/ 8ce7d71a-ab2c-45e5-b546-f4db6b499c29 The Public Administration Committee questions Gus O'Donnell, Cabinet Secretary and Head of the Home Civil Service, on the work of the Cabinet Office during 2008-09. Watch the session live from 10am. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT centralgovernment civilservice commonsnews committeenews publicadministration Debate on transport in Pudsey http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/10/debate-on-transport-in-pudsey/ 430c0de2-c0d1-4414-ba04-acd788ca3944 Labour MP, Paul Truswell, led a Westminister Hall adjournment debate focusing on transport issues in his constituency of Pudsey in Yorkshire. Transport Minister, Sadiq Khan, responded for the Government. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT commonsnews parliamentarybusiness yorkshireandthehumber transport railways Commons statement on Nimrod review http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/10/commons-statement-on-nimrod-review/ 945c44cd-8d64-42f3-84ad-1ad877fb2128 Defence Secretary, Bob Ainsworth, made a statement to the House of Commons on the outcome of the independent review into the loss of Nimrod aircraft XV230 over Afghanistan on 2 September 2006. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT defence defenceequipmentandprocurement commonsnews parliamentarybusiness MPs hear evidence in railway investment inquiry http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/10/mps-hear-evidence-in-railway-investment-inquiry/ c82213c8-7651-488c-98db-c269aa00b5d7 The Transport Committee questions witnesses, including Transport for London, ASLEF and the Office of Rail Regulation, as part of its inquiry into railway investment priorities, from 2.45pm. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT commonsnews committeenews railways Debate on central London businesses http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/10/debate-on-central-london-businesses/ 6589ab61-2da5-4e14-a83c-3d5084d161f7 Cities of London and Westminster MP, Mark Field, opens Westminster Hall debate on rates of taxation for central London businesses. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT businessindustryandconsumers economyandfinance taxation commonsnews london parliamentarybusiness Dairy Farmers of Britain inquiry continues http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/10/dairy-farmers-of-britain-inquiry-continues/ c283b5a5-f59f-47fb-a7ca-ec9f0f178c9b The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee continues its inquiry into the collapse of Dairy Farmers of Britain (DFB) earlier this year. The Committee hears evidence from Tesco and the former Director of DFB at 2.45pm and Minister for Farming, Food and the Environment, Jim Fitzpatrick, at 5.30pm. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT agricultureanimalsfoodandruralaffairs agriculture farmers food companies commonsnews committeenews Responses to local authority investments report http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/10/responses-to-local-authority-investments-report/ 177cad68-10aa-4cda-adc2-b76395302aa9 The Communities and Local Government Committee today publishes the responses to its report earlier this year on local authority investments. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT economyandfinance economicsituation financialinstitutions financialservices localgovernment commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews Debate on Wareham railway station http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/10/debate-on-wareham-railway-station/ 72a45e4a-b535-4284-bbff-27b8e1c0f588 Mid Dorset and Poole North MP, Annette Brooke, intoduced a Westminster Hall adjournment debate on the proposed closure of the Wareham station pedestrian level crossing. Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport, Chris Mole, responded for the Government. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT commonsnews parliamentarybusiness southwest transport railways Debate on parading in Northern Ireland http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/10/debate-on-parading-in-northern-ireland/ 0d6f6b4a-7116-4928-b909-09643acaf61b The House of Commons debated and agreed on a Democratic Unionist Party motion on the subject of parading in Northern Ireland. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT devolution northernirelandassembly commonsnews northernireland parliamentarybusiness Debate on the Swindon to Kemble railway http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/10/debate-on-the-swindon-to-kemble-railway/ 45d93b48-7be4-4cac-82a3-89a91da39211 Stroud MP, David Drew, led a Westminster Hall adjournment debate on plans for the Swindon to Kemble railway line. Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport, Chris Mole, responded for the Government. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT commonsnews parliamentarybusiness southwest transport railways MPs question Energy and Climate Change Minister http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/10/mps-question-energy-and-climate-change-minister/ aca11f19-aa70-4ecf-83a2-05eeee98a57e The Energy and Climate Change Commitee questions Ed Miliband and officials from the Department of Energy and Climate Change about the department's annual report. The evidence session starts at 9.15am. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT energyandenvironment climatechange commonsnews committeenews Prime Minister’s Questions: 28 October http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/10/prime-ministers-questions-28-october/ 3149465c-93cf-465a-85b3-d34436c168ed The Prime Minister, Gordon Brown, answered questions from MPs on subjects including asbestosis, Territorial Army training, the recession, the trading relationship between Britain and India, climate change, Afghanistan, and hidden phone charges. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT commonsnews parliamentarybusiness primeminister'squestions Evidence session on credit searches http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/10/evidence-session-on-credit-searches/ 6be00eb3-2995-4eb0-95a3-6ab8afe99e23 The Treasury Committee holds a short inquiry - starting at 9.45am - on the impact of credit searches on the credit ratings of consumers shopping around for personal loans or credit cards, on the most advantageous terms. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT consumers economyandfinance financialinstitutions financialservices loans commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews Urgent question on Territorial Army training http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/10/urgent-question-on-territorial-army-training/ c0f6580e-099b-4ecb-819c-5eecfcfacffc Minister for the Armed Forces, Bill Rammell, answered an urgent question from Liam Fox on funding for Territorial Army training. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT defence armedforces commonsnews parliamentarybusiness Report stage of Marine and Coastal Access Bill http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/10/report-stage-of-marine-and-coastal-access-bill/ d1c2b87c-165b-4d5a-8fcf-dca745f55f55 The House of Commons debated the first day of the report stage of the Marine and Coastal Access Bill. The second day of report stage and third reading of the Bill takes place on on Tuesday 27 October. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT agricultureanimalsfoodandruralaffairs fisheries energyandenvironment environmentalprotection marineprotection commonsnews parliamentarybusiness billnews Report on financial management at Home Office http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/10/report-on-financial-management-at-home-office/ 9d5cbf4c-a10c-4f65-9d49-2a56743b4f59 The Public Accounts Committee report published today examines the Home Office's newly-developed financial management capability and capacity, and the challenges it faces to embed sound financial control at all levels. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT centralgovernment civilservice commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews Carbon budgets evidence session http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/10/carbon-budgets-evidence-session/ 589ea7ba-937f-49bd-bd11-baf7763a28bb The Environmental Audit Committee holds the fourth evidence session of its inquiry into carbon budgets and whether the government is doing enough to meet the budgets set out in the Climate Change Act. Watch from 10.20am. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT energyandenvironment climatechange energy commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews Cocaine trade inquiry continues http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/10/cocaine-trade-inquiry-continues/ d203dec6-4a80-48a1-9ede-d9b1f5245215 The Home Affairs Committee hears evidence at 10.30am from drugs experts, including the medical director of the Priory Hospital, as part of its continuing inquiry into the cocaine trade. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT childrenandfamilies drugscrimes healthservices commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews Welsh Affairs Committee questions Minister http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/10/welsh-affairs-committee-questions-minister/ 09683ff2-e707-4c55-998b-bca09ad7656c The Welsh Affairs Committee questions Welsh Secretary, Peter Hain, about the Wales Office Annual Report, from 11am. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT centralgovernment nationalassemblyforwales commonsnews wales committeenews South West transport inquiry continues http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/10/south-west-transport-inquiry-continues/ 30778f5e-bfbd-4a35-9eba-327fa9411307 The South West Regional Select Committee is in Bristol today to hear the views of various campaign groups, companies, local authorities and transport operators as part of its inquiry into transport in the south west of England. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT regionaldevelopmentagencies regionalplanninganddevelopment commonsnews parliamentarybusiness southwest committeenews transport Rural Payments Agency evidence session http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/10/rural-payments-agency-evidence-session/ 286d8109-b2f0-4f83-94b5-aa9ab38e2955 The Public Accounts Committee again questions civil servants about the administration of the single payment scheme to farmers by the Rural Payments Agency, following the Committee's second progress update on the subject published in October. Watch the evidence session from 4.30pm. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT agricultureanimalsfoodandruralaffairs agriculture farmers centralgovernment civilservice non-departmentalpublicbodies commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews Report on national minimum wage in Scotland http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/10/report-on-national-minimum-wage-in-scotland/ c715333a-f942-49d2-996d-2eaec30457c5 All employers who break national minimum wage law should be named and shamed, concludes a report by the Scottish Affairs Committee on the enforcement of the national minimum wage in Scotland. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT employmentandtraining employment pay commonsnews parliamentarybusiness scotland committeenews Communication between UK Government and Scottish Executive http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/10/communication-between-uk-government-and-scottish-executive/ d269f23c-4419-40b1-bc27-7ee9bc9dbbaa The Scottish Affairs Committee has announced a new inquiry: Scotland and the UK: co-operation and communication between governments. Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT administrationofjustice internationallaw terrorism internationalaffairs middleeast devolution scottishparliament commonsnews parliamentarybusiness scotland committeenews Major obstacles to reducing poverty in Nigeria says report http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/10/major-obstacles-to-reducing-poverty-in-nigeria-says-report/ 4308579b-3508-4101-a09d-ea70edc9efc9 Corruption, poor governance and misuse of oil wealth remain major obstacles to reducing poverty in Nigeria, says a report by the International Development Committee. Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT internationalaffairs africa internationaldevelopment commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews Westminster Hall debate on the Licensing Act http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/10/westminster-hall-debate-on-the-licensing-act/ 2f98e67c-8d92-4fb8-951c-1dee5b6401c9 MPs debated the Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee's report on the Licensing Act 2003. Chair of the Committee, John Whittingdale, opened the adjournment debate in Westminster Hall. Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT culturemediaandsport licensing commonsnews parliamentarybusiness Debate on securing economic recovery http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/10/debate-on-securing-economic-recovery/ 41d2e59f-2740-456b-bea7-28cce97a6fdf Economic Secretary to the Treasury, Ian Pearson, opened a House of Commons topical debate on securing economic recovery. Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT economyandfinance commonsnews parliamentarybusiness Committee evidence session on Lords ministers http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/10/committee-evidence-session-on-lords-ministers/ 32e9a608-6beb-4f78-ab4d-7b5090535926 The Public Administration Committee takes evidence at 10am from one former and two current ministers in the House of Lords, as part of its inquiry into the ways in which the Government brings outside experience and expertise into ministerial and other political offices. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT parliamentgovernmentandpolitics centralgovernment ministers houseoflords membersofthelords commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews publicadministration Question on rail services in Northampton http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/10/question-on-rail-services-in-northampton/ f165ca8e-482f-47a9-a477-e9a4834e338b Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport, Chris Mole, answered a question from Labour MP, Sally Keeble, on the need for improvements to rail services in Northampton Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT commonsnews eastmidlands parliamentarybusiness transport railways Question on the Severn crossings http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/10/question-on-the-severn-crossings/ b24064e9-e98e-461a-822f-20e7c3489009 Minister for Transport, Sadiq Khan, answered a question from Newport East MP, Jessica Morden, on payment options for people using the Severn crossings. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT commonsnews southwest wales transport roads Debate on libel law and reporting of parliamentary proceedings http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/10/debate-on-libel-law-and-reporting-of-parliamentary-proceedings/ 4868a172-c08e-4a98-9e4f-03374cfdefd8 Liberal Democrat MP, Evan Harris, opened a Westminister Hall adjournment debate on the effect of English libel law on the reporting of parliamentary proceedings. The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Justice, Bridget Prentice, responded for the Government. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT culturemediaandsport media broadcasting press parliamentgovernmentandpolitics parliament parliamentaryprocedure commonsnews parliamentarybusiness Report criticises lack of support for urban poverty http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/10/report-criticises-lack-of-support-for-urban-poverty/ b54508e7-fa10-4402-a036-3c126d0d1499 The International Development Committee criticises the UK Department for International Development (DFID) for downgrading its support for urban poverty at a time when more and more of the world’s poor are living in urban slums and mega-cities are expanding rapidly. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT incomeandpoverty internationalaffairs africa internationaldevelopment centralgovernment commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews Debate on the political response to climate change http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/10/debate-on-the-political-response-to-climate-change/ aa95a361-51af-4c26-8ddb-8fd87c47a33a The House of Commons debated and voted on a Liberal Democrat motion and a Government amendment on the political response in the UK to climate change. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT energyandenvironment climatechange commonsnews parliamentarybusiness Pedestrians and cyclists: improving road safety report http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/10/pedestrians-and-cyclists-improving-road-safety-report/ f39d55ae-14f6-4096-9ebd-8d6174171cf3 The Public Accounts Committee report published today examines pedestrian and cyclist safety, the Department of Transport's strategy and activities, its work with other organisations and data on road casualties. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT centralgovernment commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews transport roads cycling Minister questioned on Royal Mail strike action http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/10/minister-questioned-on-royal-mail-strike-action/ e0f8e445-8eab-4381-b660-00766f44ed0b The Minister for Business, Innovation and Skills, Pat McFadden, made a statement in the House of Commons on planned industrial action in relation to Royal Mail and answered questions from MPs. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT businessindustryandconsumers postalservices commonsnews parliamentarybusiness Second reading of Constitutional Reform and Governance Bill http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/10/second-reading-of-constitutional-reform-and-governance-bill/ a36cfce1-8258-4ea7-bfbd-ab5ea0daf4a7 The House of Commons debated the second reading of the Constitutional Reform and Governance Bill - a motion was also passed to allow the Bill to be carried-over to the next session of Parliament if required. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT parliamentgovernmentandpolitics constitution commonsnews parliamentarybusiness Committee questions Children’s Secretary http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/10/committee-questions-childrens-secretary/ 54d82bf3-e0e9-4a30-b14d-87b64faf149b The Children, Schools and Families Committee holds a one-off evidence session at 9.30am with Secretary of State, Ed Balls, and Permanent Secretary, David Bell. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT childrenandfamilies education commonsnews committeenews British High Commissioner to Australia evidence session http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/10/british-high-commissioner-to-australia-evidence-session/ 2281c839-d125-4a94-a2e1-810f6f876924 The Foreign Affairs Committee questions Baroness Amos at 2.30pm about her appointment as the next British High Commissioner to Australia. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT internationalaffairs australasia foreignandcommonwealthoffice centralgovernment commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews Power cuts in north west Kent debated http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/10/power-cuts-in-north-west-kent-debated/ 59223a30-bcb2-4e48-8417-3264278ce81b Bexleyheath and Crayford MP, David Evennett, introduced a House of Commons adjournment debate on recent power cuts in Bexley in north west Kent. The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, David Kidney, responded for the Government. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT energyandenvironment energy electricity commonsnews parliamentarybusiness southeast Prime Minister’s Questions: 21 October 2009 http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/10/prime-ministers-questions-21-october-2009/ 019e1a88-632d-4087-afb6-4dfa155fc1ad The Prime Minister, Gordon Brown, answered questions from MPs on subjects including Territorial Army training, swine flu vaccinations, Royal Mail strike action, the UK banking system, Afghanistan and greenhouse gas emissions. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT commonsnews parliamentarybusiness primeminister'squestions Debate on the textile industry in Scotland http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/10/debate-on-the-textile-industry-in-scotland/ 24e55cdb-6490-4344-86ca-ff4368568526 Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk MP, Michael Moore, introduced a Westminster Hall adjournment debate on the state of the textile industry in Scotland. Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, Ian Lucas, responded for the Government. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT businessindustryandconsumers commonsnews parliamentarybusiness scotland Debate on mental health services in the New Forest http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/10/debate-on-mental-health-services-in-the-new-forest/ c8273e26-e1b2-4841-a082-caa94b0b49e2 Conservative MP, Julian Lewis, opens Westminster Hall adjournment debate on the proposed closure of a mental health in-patient unit in the New Forest. Health minister, Phil Hope, responded for the Government. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT healthservicesandmedicine healthservices mentalhealth commonsnews parliamentarybusiness southeast Urgent question on the transfer of prisoners http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/10/urgent-question-on-the-transfer-of-prisoners/ fb4914af-8d45-4c4e-b51f-40dd8ec57d38 Justice Secretary, Jack Straw, answered an urgent question from Dominic Grieve on the temporary transfer of prisoners before planned inspections. The Justice Secretary also made a written statement outlining the background to the case. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT crimecivillawjusticeandrights prisons commonsnews parliamentarybusiness Report looks at service families’ accommodation http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/10/report-looks-at-service-families-accommodation/ b84d4bea-7f4a-463f-bdda-178bc0b411dc The Public Accounts Committee report published today on Service Families' Accommodation, examines the condition and management of the housing stock, the process for allocating accommodation and moving Service families, the maintenance service and the encouraging of home ownership. Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT armedforceswelfare housing commonsnews committeenews Committee hears from former human rights commissioners http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/10/committee-hears-from-former-human-rights-commissioners/ 2d3e0ef2-f9e4-4a62-9cc1-104ceba467a8 The Joint Committee on Human Rights takes evidence from four former Commissioners from the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) at 1.45pm. Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT equality humanrights commonsnews lordsnews committeenews Gordon Brown, David Cameron and Nick Clegg appear before MPs http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/10/gordon-brown-david-cameron-and-nick-clegg-appear-before-mps/ da4bcc2d-3349-4aa5-8a6b-6aac405d8b7e MPs on the Speaker’s Conference question Gordon Brown MP, David Cameron MP and Nick Clegg MP in their capacity as political party leaders at 10.30am today. Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT parliamentgovernmentandpolitics parliament houseofcommons membersofparliament speaker commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews Debate on economic recovery and welfare http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/10/debate-on-economic-recovery-and-welfare/ b2f41666-232e-46fe-81fb-7466b542b7fb The House of Commons debated an Opposition motion and a Government amendment on the subject of economic recovery and welfare. Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT economyandfinance commonsnews parliamentarybusiness Committee questions Culture Minister http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/10/committee-questions-culture-minister/ 88b01b92-0c15-4482-918e-4f052b172e6b The Culture, Media and Sport Committee will hold a one-off session at 11am with Ben Bradshaw, Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, to discuss his department's annual report. Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT culturemediaandsport commonsnews committeenews Committee takes evidence on the cocaine trade http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/10/committee-takes-evidence-on-the-cocaine-trade/ 41ce4ead-2099-47e4-bb13-56437d88a4b5 The Home Affairs Committee will hear evidence on at 10.30am from a number of witnesses as part of its inquiry into the cocaine trade. Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT childrenandfamilies drugscrimes healthservices commonsnews committeenews Urgent question on the Children’s Commissioner http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/10/urgent-question-on-the-childrens-commissioner/ 0f2e4707-36aa-4284-bf19-74c1a30844f8 Children, Schools and Families Secretary, Ed Balls, answered an urgent question from Michael Gove on his decision to appoint Maggie Atkinson as Children's Commissioner for England, in light of a recent Select Committee report questioning her appointment. Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT communitiesandfamilies childrenandfamilies children'ssocialservices commonsnews parliamentarybusiness Commons statement on defence procurement http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/10/commons-statement-on-defence-procurement/ d73d13da-d806-4658-9dd8-7bff1613e346 Defence Secretary, Bob Ainsworth, made a statement to the House of Commons on the independent review undertaken by Bernard Gray to identify improvements in the acquisition of defence equipment. Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT defence defenceequipmentandprocurement commonsnews parliamentarybusiness Treasury Committee hear from Harriet Harman http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/10/treasury-committee-hear-from-harriet-harman/ 15045d64-4ca9-445e-b9c0-022fdb1f060f The Treasury Committee continues taking evidence for its inquiry, Women in the City, at 9.45am. Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT businessindustryandconsumers commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews Government response to future of post offices report http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/10/government-response-to-future-of-post-offices-report/ 5f064d57-21d9-461a-8607-e605846fa000 The Business, Innovation and Skills Committee has today released the Government's Response to its predecessor Committee's report, 'Post Offices: Securing their Future', published in July. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT businessindustryandconsumers postalservices commonsnews committeenews Report on Children’s Commissioner pre-appointment hearing http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/10/report-on-childrens-commissioner-pre-appointment-hearing/ 01b8c2d5-6393-463d-8198-a79e8b43eaa1 The Children, Schools and Families Committee published its eighth report today, on their pre-appointment hearing for Maggie Atkinson, the Government's preferred candidate to take over as the Children's Commissioner for England in February 2010. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT childrenandfamilies ministers commonsnews committeenews Commons debates Private Members’ Bills http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/10/commons-debates-private-members-bills/ 835afa98-4719-4ec0-846b-54a00ffaaa64 In the last Private Members' Bills Friday of the current session, the House of Commons debated the report stage and third reading of the Damages (Asbestos-Related Conditions) Bill, the report stage and third reading of the Law Commission Bill, and the report stage of the Crown Employment (Nationality) Bill. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT commonsnews parliamentarybusiness billnews Debate on NHS dentistry in Nottingham http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/10/debate-on-nhs-dentistry-in-nottingham/ 59cfeddb-1b3c-4c21-8ed3-5f4deff580c7 Labour MP, Graham Allen, opened a House of Commons adjournment debate on the state of NHS dentistry in his constituency of Nottingham North. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT healthservicesandmedicine healthservices commonsnews eastmidlands parliamentarybusiness Police searches on the Parliamentary Estate http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/10/police-searches-on-the-parliamentary-estate/ bcc26c46-6058-4b0b-a59a-6cd7fe509bd9 The Committee looking at issues arising from the search of Damian Green MP's office, the Committee on the issue of Privilege (Police Searches on the Parliamentary Estate), meets in public today at 4.15pm. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT parliamentgovernmentandpolitics parliament houseofcommons membersofparliament commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews MPs to quiz Government Office for West Midlands http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/10/mps-to-quiz-government-office-for-west-midlands/ e1461266-b97f-44c0-a483-30d248d4b4e3 The West Midlands Select Committee will hold its second evidence session of its inquiry into the effects of the economic downturn on the people of the West Midlands at 4.15pm. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT economyandfinance commonsnews parliamentarybusiness westmidlands committeenews Question on cost of delays at the Dartford crossing http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/10/question-on-cost-of-delays-at-the-dartford-crossing/ 8c2b5c14-53fe-4de8-8d4b-d5b51408d89c Transport minister, Chris Mole, responded to a written question from Conservative MP, Oliver Heald, on the cost to the economy of delays at the Dartford crossing. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT commonsnews london parliamentarybusiness southeast transport roads MPs debate defence policy http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/10/mps-debate-defence-policy/ 605f0090-edb7-4103-b1f8-25b233cb435c Secretary of State for Defence, Bob Ainsworth, opened a debate in the House of Commons on 15 October on defence policy. Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT defence commonsnews parliamentarybusiness Written ministerial statements: 15 October 2009 http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/10/written-ministerial-statements-15-october-2009/ 578e64cd-f56a-4b6b-8457-7355cf76b2a5 Seven new written ministerial statements from four government departments were made on 15 October. Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT internetandcybercrime dataprotection armedforces defenceequipmentandprocurement militaryoperations afghanistan economyandfinance eubudget constitution crown commonsnews parliamentarybusiness Business of the House: 15 October 2009 http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/10/business-of-the-house-15-october-2009/ 9d62b320-3614-467b-ab3d-7f23aaece15f Following her statement on forthcoming business in the House of Commons on 15 October, Harriet Harman, Leader of the Commons, responded to questions from MPs, including a request for an urgent debate on press freedom. Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT press houseofcommons membersofparliament commonsnews parliamentarybusiness MPs debate progress of Sure Start programme http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/10/mps-debate-progress-of-sure-start-programme/ 3f984895-b3a3-49fc-862e-0091bc685473 Dawn Primarolo, the Minister for Children, Young People and Families, opened a debate in Westminster Hall on the progress of Sure Start, the Government’s programme to deliver the best start in life for every child by bringing together early education, childcare, health and family support. Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT childrenandfamilies pre-schooleducation commonsnews parliamentarybusiness Debate on Plymouth CityBus and sustainable transport http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/10/debate-on-plymouth-city-bus-and-sustainable-transport/ a76a617c-3885-4521-8b90-180a2fdd57d2 Plymouth Sutton MP, Linda Gilroy, raises Westminster Hall adjournment debate on Plymouth CityBus and sustainable transport. Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT commonsnews parliamentarybusiness southwest transport roads buses Debate on the City of London and the UK economy http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/10/debate-on-the-city-of-london-and-the-uk-economy/ 17f743b4-bcd1-43ce-a08b-a4960e57f4f0 Labour MP, John Grogan, opens Westminster Hall adjournment debate on the impact of the City of London on the UK economy. Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT economyandfinance commonsnews london parliamentarybusiness MPs debate student loans http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/10/mps-debate-student-loans/ 0549ba1a-158c-4354-ab9c-16c71d657774 David Willetts, Conservative Shadow Secretary of State for Universities and Skills, opened an Opposition Day debate in the Commons on higher education and student loans. Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT highereducation students commonsnews parliamentarybusiness Alcohol inquiry hears from supermarkets and Premier League http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/10/alcohol-inquiry-hears-from-supermarkets-and-premier-league/ 2a7e985b-2f7a-4949-b859-faa2e6399a0c The Health Committee inquiry into alcohol continues with evidence from supermarkets ASDA, Sainsbury's and Waitrose from 10am. The Committee will then question representatives from the Premier League and the Football League from approximately 11.30am. Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT healthservicesandmedicine healtheducationandpreventivemedicine alcoholism commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews Supporting people with autism report http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/10/supporting-people-with-autism-report/ 37188e1a-4bc8-4bc7-b9bb-1d15d97c386c The Public Accounts Committee report published today examines the development of a strategy and services for adults with autism, autism awareness and access to services, and improving the effectiveness of services of adults with autism. Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT healthservicesandmedicine commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews Committee questions Work and Pensions Minister http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/10/committee-questions-work-and-pensions-minister/ 507e5522-4580-4bfb-b58f-ae5f3ea4e668 Work and Pensions Committee holds a one-off evidence session at 9.30am with Yvette Cooper, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, to discuss her department's annual report. Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT employmentandtraining commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews socialsecurityandpensions Question on maternity services in Rochdale http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/10/question-on-maternity-services-in-rochdale/ bd282462-cc6f-47a2-a025-f08d7c6b811a During Health questions, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Health, Ann Keen, answered a question from Rochdale MP, Paul Rowan, on the state of maternity healthcare provision in his constituency. Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT healthservicesandmedicine healthservices commonsnews northwest parliamentarybusiness Women in the City evidence session http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/10/women-in-the-city-evidence-session/ 22adc614-1154-4a10-9f27-c5b6404f6c64 The Treasury Committee holds the first evidence session of its inquiry into women in the City. The session starts at 2.30pm and witnesses include female bankers. Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT crimecivillawjusticeandrights equality genderrecognition economyandfinance financialinstitutions commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews Prime Minister announces more troops for Afghanistan http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/10/prime-minister-announces-more-troops-for-afghanistan/ 94131280-96ca-4a7e-80d3-dd05edddcd18 The Prime Minister made a statement in the Commons on Pakistan and on the Government's decision to send 500 more troops to Afghanistan. Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT terrorism militaryoperations afghanistan nato commonsnews parliamentarybusiness Prime Minister’s Questions: 14 October 2009 http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/10/prime-ministers-questions-14-october-2009/ a3eec3bd-440c-4fc6-bacd-2bc730ab9bcf The Prime Minister, Gordon Brown, answers MPs' questions on subjects including Afghanistan, the Lisbon Treaty, Royal Mail and child poverty. Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT commonsnews parliamentarybusiness primeminister'squestions Debate on energy production in Somerset http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/10/debate-on-energy-production-in-somerset/ c1ccd28c-b5d2-4bf8-8c90-baacbbbe933d Bridgwater MP, Ian Liddell-Grainger, introduces Westminster Hall adjournment debate on nuclear power production in Somerset. Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT energyandenvironment energy nuclearpower commonsnews parliamentarybusiness southwest Report stage and third reading of Local Democracy Bill http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/10/report-stage-and-third-reading-of-local-democracy-bill/ 1709d013-0d2c-438c-afbb-b53e07082b3d MPs debated the report stage and third reading of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Bill on 13 October. It now goes to the House of Lords for consideration of the latest amendments. Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT regionalplanninganddevelopment localgovernment commonsnews billnews MPs take evidence on home education http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/10/mps-take-evidence-on-home-education/ 3b5f27aa-2683-4dae-a46d-c754b7706404 The Children, Schools and Families Committee questions home educators, local authority representatives and national children's organisations as part of its inquiry into elective home eduction. Watch from 9.30am. Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT education schools specialeducationalneeds students teachers commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews Point of Order: reporting of the Commons http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/10/point-of-order-reporting-of-the-commons/ e8eeb9dc-88db-4cae-9a18-379ce1d52c74 Paul Farrelly, Labour MP for Newcastle-under-Lyme, raised a point of order in the Commons about a legal injunction barring the Guardian newspaper from writing about a parliamentary question which he had tabled. Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT press houseofcommons membersofparliament speaker commonsnews parliamentarybusiness By-elections and primary ballots Bill debated http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/10/by-elections-and-primary-ballots-bill-debated/ 4a495575-9d2e-4e73-92e3-2e0af43c9989 Douglas Carswell, Conservative MP for Harwich, introduced a ten minute rule bill, the Parliamentary Elections (Recall and Primaries) Bill, on 13 October. Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT elections by-elections houseofcommons membersofparliament commonsnews billnews Statement on release of Abdelbaset al-Megrahi http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/10/statement-on-release-of-abdelbaset-al-megrahi/ 8b8f5c29-f0c7-4a92-91b9-58de16a1d830 The Foreign Secretary made a statement to the Commons on the circumstances surrounding the decision of the Scottish Justice Minister on 20 August to release on compassionate grounds, Abdelbaset al-Megrahi, the man convicted of the Lockerbie bombing. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT crimecivillawjusticeandrights criminallaw terrorism internationalaffairs africa commonsnews parliamentarybusiness scotland Home Office’s response to terrorist attacks http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/10/home-offices-response-to-terrorist-attacks/ 3df57a93-0172-41dd-979e-d51753a28c74 Home Affairs Committee begins its inquiry into the Home Office's response to terrorist attacks. Watch from 10.45am. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT crimecivillawjusticeandrights terrorism commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews Water charges in the South West debated http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/10/water-charges-in-the-south-west-debated/ c308a785-c37b-4b89-bd0d-01933479efcf Teignbridge MP, Richard Younger-Ross, introduces Commons adjournment debate on the issue of higher water charges for people living in the South West of England. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT energyandenvironment water waterindustry commonsnews parliamentarybusiness southwest Brown, Cameron and Clegg to be questioned by MPs http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/10/brown-cameron-and-clegg-to-be-questioned-by-mps/ 0a922e51-7bd9-442a-9d6b-da5a717f0733 MPs on the Speaker’s Conference will be questioning Gordon Brown MP, David Cameron MP and Nick Clegg MP in their capacity as party leaders on Tuesday 20 October at 10.30am. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT parliamentgovernmentandpolitics parliament houseofcommons membersofparliament speaker commonsnews Latest written ministerial statements http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/10/latest-written-ministerial-statements-2/ 2c8d4d5a-5f0a-45bd-97e6-d91c410ed643 Twelve departments published written ministerial statements on a variety of subjects on 12 October. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT animaldiseases civillaw criminallaw freedomofinformation terrorism defenceequipmentandprocurement afghanistan economicpolicy financialinstitutions taxation pay pensions climatechange wastemanagement europeanunion vaccination housing internationalaffairs foreignandcommonwealthoffice overseasterritories houseofcommons houseoflords membersofparliament commonsnews parliamentarybusiness wales roads Health Bill: report and third reading stages http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/10/health-bill-report-and-third-reading-stages/ 3f960795-bdac-4bb3-8cd5-7c603787e069 The Health Bill, which aims to improve the quality of NHS care and services and to improve public health, completed its report and third reading stages in the Commons. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT healthservicesandmedicine healtheducationandpreventivemedicine commonsnews billnews Report examines support to armed forces on operations http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/10/report-examines-support-to-armed-forces-on-operations/ 74dd2b37-5ef8-422e-9b01-a34b85112e14 Public Accounts Committee report published today examines the availability of equipment and spares, the re-supply of troops in Iraq and Afghanistan, the training of Service personnel for operations and support to Service personnel in theatre. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT defence armedforces defenceequipmentandprocurement defencepolicy defenceexpenditure militaryoperations afghanistan iraq commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews Urgent question: sale of Government assets http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/10/urgent-question-sale-of-government-assets/ 4c372f0c-a08a-4428-b8b2-73fb3363a6c8 In answer to an urgent question from Liberal Democrat Treasury spokesman, Vince Cable, the Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Liam Byrne, gave the Commons details of the proposed sale of public assets, announced by the Prime Minister on 12 October. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT economyandfinance economicpolicy commonsnews parliamentarybusiness UK Youth Parliament returns to Westminster http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/10/uk-youth-parliament-returns-to-westminster/ 1dadafb8-489c-4e20-baf0-278181866271 Over 300 young people are set to make history by debating on the floor of the House of Commons Chamber. Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT education students commonsnews parliamentarybusiness Children’s Commissioner pre-appointment hearing http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/10/childrens-commissioner-pre-appointment-hearing/ 4f75cb0d-0b10-4438-9190-98cbd515b838 Children, Schools and Families Committee pre-appointment hearing examines the professional competence and personal independence of the Government's preferred candidate for the post of Children’s Commissioner for England, Maggie Atkinson. The session starts at 3.45pm and is expected to last approximately one hour. Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT communitiesandfamilies childrenandfamilies children'ssocialservices commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews socialservices Latest MPs’ written answers published http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/10/latest-mps-written-answers-published-2/ 78de84e6-313c-4ff0-ba19-0d1eef6cf6be Nearly 50 replies to MPs' questions from nine government departments and other bodies were published as Written Answers on 5 October. Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT businessindustryandconsumers communitiesandfamilies defence afghanistan education employmentandtraining healthservicesandmedicine internationaldevelopment commonsnews parliamentarybusiness scienceandtechnology socialsecurityandpensions West Midlands MPs to meet in Sandwell http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/10/west-midlands-mps-to-meet-in-sandwell/ 874cc9ce-6203-433b-81be-955364aee1c7 On 8 October the West Midlands Regional Grand Committee will meet at the Smethwick Campus, Sandwell College, to question Ian Austin MP, Minister for the West Midlands. Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT commonsnews parliamentarybusiness westmidlands committeenews Speaker discusses parliamentary reform http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/09/speaker-discusses-parliamentary-reform/ bbf77ac0-5c3e-4215-8044-17225704f101 The Speaker of the House of Commons, John Bercow, yesterday suggested a number of practical ways to strengthen the position of backbench MPs. In a speech to the Hansard Society he suggested that these could constitute a backbench MPs "Bill of Rights". Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT parliamentgovernmentandpolitics parliament houseofcommons speaker commonsnews parliamentarybusiness Sustaining a higher value-added economy report http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/09/sustaining-a-higher-value-added-economy-report/ d846ea3b-5c80-4c14-be31-4e29f3af2e7a In a report released today that looks beyond the current recession and its causes, politicians and the media are both accused of seeming to "celebrate failure with more enthusiasm than success." They are warned that this is part of a culture that could have serious consequences for the country’s long-term prosperity. Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT businessindustryandconsumers companies competition industry economyandfinance economicsituation commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews North East MPs to meet in Middlesbrough http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/09/north-east-mps-to-meet-in-middlesborough/ 46a3e31e-fe05-483d-9a42-38fdb14343c2 On 25 September, the North East Regional Grand Committee will meet at the Town Hall in Middlesbrough, to question Nicholas Brown MP, Minister for the North East. Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT commonsnews northeast parliamentarybusiness committeenews MPs warn of lost opportunity for truly effective flood management Bill http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/09/mps-warn-of-lost-opportunity-for-truly-effective-flood-management-bill/ 26df7702-f1f9-40fc-81cb-635d50c259ad If Government acts in haste it will repent at leisure, says Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee as it warns of lost opportunity for a truly effective Floods and Water Management Bill, in report on draft legislation. Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT energyandenvironment water flooding commonsnews parliamentarybusiness billnews committeenews BBC response to commercial operations report http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/09/bbc-response-to-commercial-operations-report/ ab717414-c332-42c4-9582-1a5f76dcd05c The Culture Media and Sport Committee today releases its seventh report of session 2008-09. The report comments on the BBC Trust’s response to an earlier Committee report, BBC Commercial Operations, published on 7 April 2009. Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT culturemediaandsport media broadcasting commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews Latest MPs’ written answers published http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/09/latest-mps-written-answers-published/ b6494acf-eb68-4daf-b2fe-4ac0a9d436bf Nearly 170 responses to MPs' questions from 19 government departments and other bodies were published as Written Answers on 15 September. Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT businessindustryandconsumers communitiesandfamilies culturemediaandsport defence economyandfinance energyandenvironment healthservicesandmedicine internationalaffairs parliamentgovernmentandpolitics centralgovernment commonsnews parliamentarybusiness socialservices transport More written ministerial statements published http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/09/more-written-ministerial-statements-published/ d242939d-f182-40d3-b682-c80753fb9c87 Further written ministerial statements on a variety of subjects were published on 16 September. These statements are normally used to put the day-to-day business of government on the official record and in the public domain. Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT businessindustryandconsumers defence energyandenvironment internationalaffairs commonsnews parliamentarybusiness transport MPs receive latest written answers http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/09/mps-receive-latest-written-answers/ ade40a93-eca9-42cd-a411-7523d33b6d37 Over 160 responses to MPs' questions from 17 government departments and other bodies were published as Written Answers on 15 September. Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT agricultureanimalsfoodandruralaffairs businessindustryandconsumers communitiesandfamilies crimecivillawjusticeandrights culturemediaandsport defence education employmentandtraining energyandenvironment healthservicesandmedicine internationalaffairs parliamentgovernmentandpolitics commonsnews parliamentarybusiness socialsecurityandpensions socialservices Committee investigates milk co-operative collapse http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/09/committee-investigates-milk-co-operative-collapse/ 69ad94d7-5959-453e-939a-ff8c7b8ce785 The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee holds an evidence session at 3pm as part of its inquiry into the collapse of the Dairy Farmers of Britain, the agricultural co-operative. Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT agricultureanimalsfoodandruralaffairs agriculture farmers businessindustryandconsumers commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews Home Affairs Committee takes evidence http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/09/home-affairs-committee-takes-evidence/ 670a4b99-7fb9-4013-a15e-ddb96d27abb1 The Home Affairs Committee meets at 10.15am to hear evidence from the new head of the Serious Organised Crime Agency (SOCA) and on the subject of dentention of children in the immigration system. Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT asylumimmigrationandnationality immigration crimecivillawjusticeandrights crime commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews Bank of England Governor gives evidence on inflation report http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/09/bank-of-england-governor-gives-evidence-on-inflation-report/ 1a0bb7e8-23a5-4eb8-b2c8-b8ae6e30866b Mervyn King, Governor of the Bank of England, is among the witnesses appearing before the Treasury Committee's evidence session on the Bank of England's August 2009 Inflation Report at 9.45am. Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT economyandfinance commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews Inquiry into phone-tapping allegations continues http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/09/inquiry-into-phone-tapping-allegations-continues/ 3545b218-1b4e-41d6-9161-4c6891ec49fe The Culture, Media and Sport Committee inquiry into press standards, privacy and libel continues at 2.30pm, when Les Hinton, Chief Executive Officer of Dow Jones & Company and former Executive Chairman of News International, gives evidence via video-conferencing. Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT culturemediaandsport commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews Publication of latest written ministerial statements http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/09/publication-of-latest-written-ministerial-statements/ cea530ea-b72d-47c4-a6b3-92c4ac471c11 Further written ministerial statements on a variety of subjects were published on 14 September. These kinds of statements are normally used to put the day-to-day business of government on the official record and in the public domain. Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT crimecivillawjusticeandrights economyandfinance employmentandtraining parliament commonsnews parliamentarybusiness roads Report looks at government capability reviews http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/09/report-looks-at-government-capability-reviews/ fc1a1e2b-8f3a-4535-b93a-d54a309d2819 The Public Accounts Committee today publishes a report looking at the programme of two-yearly Capability Reviews, external assessments of government departments, designed to achieve major improvement in civil service capability. Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT parliamentgovernmentandpolitics centralgovernment civilservice commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews publicadministration South East MPs meet in Reading http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/09/south-east-mps-meet-in-reading/ 8a09b939-5cbb-4236-a8f4-6cdee8bbc665 On 14 September, the South East Regional Grand Committee met at the Town Hall in Reading, to question Jonathan Shaw MP, Minister for the South East. Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT commonsnews parliamentarybusiness southeast committeenews Latest written answers to MPs published http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/09/latest-written-answers-to-mps-published/ a50faef3-aedd-45a0-9f48-204dbdf99ddb Nearly 330 responses to MPs' questions from 20 government departments and other bodies were published as Written Answers on 9 September. Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT businessindustryandconsumers crimecivillawjusticeandrights culturemediaandsport defence economyandfinance employmentandtraining energyandenvironment healthservicesandmedicine internationalaffairs commonsnews parliamentarybusiness socialsecurityandpensions socialservices transport South West Regional Grand Committee meets in Exeter http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/09/south-west-regional-grand-committee-meets-in-exeter/ 759e92e8-dbed-4540-a66d-a9911fef02fb On 3 September the South West Regional Grand Committee met in Exeter County Hall to question the Minister for the South West, Jim Knight MP, and debate issues affecting the region, in particular the impact of the economic downturn on the region. The meeting was open to the public. Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT commonsnews parliamentarybusiness southwest Latest written ministerial statements published http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/09/latest-written-ministerial-statements-published/ 54412b05-fb3b-4cc0-acdb-3ebb31ab89ea The latest written ministerial statements on a variety of subjects were published on 9 September. These kinds of statements are normally used to put the day-to-day business of government on the official record and in the public domain. Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT courts criminallaw defence economyandfinance internationaleconomicrelations energyandenvironment asia foreignandcommonwealthoffice legislativeprocess commonsnews parliamentarybusiness Learning and innovation in government report http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/09/learning-and-innovation-in-government-report/ 44433c4e-4ecc-4eba-9fa8-035a40d4b149 Public Accounts Committee report looks at learning from success and failure, the barriers to learning and innovation, sharing ideas and knowledge, and the role of the centre in promoting this agenda. Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT parliamentgovernmentandpolitics centralgovernment commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews East Midlands Regional Grand Committee meets in Nottingham http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/09/east-midlands-regional-grand-committee-meets-in-nottingham/ af132ad6-04cc-49f6-bf2a-f70777cec0fd On 9 September, the East Midlands Regional Grand Committee meets in The Council House in Nottingham to question the Minister for the East Midlands, Phil Hope MP. Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT commonsnews eastmidlands parliamentarybusiness committeenews Committee report on carers published http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/09/committee-report-on-carers-published/ cd4bf427-061a-43f4-ac26-7afc2492412e The Committee of Public Accounts publish report examining the steps the Department for Work and Pensions has taken to improve the delivery of benefits to carers and the support it provides to help them find employment. Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews socialsecurityandpensions sicknessdisabilityandcarers'benefits Latest written answers to MPs http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/09/latest-written-answers-to-mps/ 0ca29805-d4cf-41e3-b09a-5acda7c8ca42 Nearly 250 responses to MPs' questions from 16 government departments and other bodies, were published as Written Answers at the beginning of September. Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT agricultureanimalsfoodandruralaffairs postalservices communitiesandfamilies crimecivillawjusticeandrights culturemediaandsport defence education employmentandtraining energyandenvironment healthservicesandmedicine housingandplanning commonsnews northernireland parliamentarybusiness Committee to look at reform of the Commons http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/09/committee-to-look-at-reform-of-the-commons/ db230a46-9e03-47de-b469-b3d5de7cb198 The House of Commons agreed on 20 July 2009 to set up a Select Committee on House of Commons Reform. Mon, 07 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT parliamentgovernmentandpolitics parliament houseofcommons commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews East of England Grand Regional Committee meeting http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/09/east-of-england-grand-regional-committee-meeting/ 67ceb005-0bd2-47db-8280-543612a1452e On 8 September the East of England Regional Grand Committee meets in Borough Hall in Bedford to question the Minister for the East of England, Barbara Follett MP, and debate issues affecting the region including the priorities for future regional strategy. The meeting begins at 2pm and is open to the public. Mon, 07 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT commonsnews eastofengland parliamentarybusiness Phone tapping allegations evidence session http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/09/phone-tapping-allegations-evidence-session/ d6ff7db7-22b5-4b23-8311-237dcd494dd3 The Culture Media and Sport Committee hears evidence from the Information Commissioner and the Metropolitan Police in connection with its inquiry into press standards, privacy and libel. The session follows allegations of illegal phone tapping by News International Ltd. Watch from 1.30pm. Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT crimecivillawjusticeandrights police privacy media press commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews MPs call for action on unsafe lorries http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/08/mps-call-for-action-on-unsafe-lorries/ 6e90a400-bbaa-41ad-8c26-3a01ce9f93d5 VOSA, the Agency in charge of safety testing for lorries, buses and coaches, must be given additional powers and resources to get dangerous vehicles and drivers off our roads. Unsafe vehicles, often foreign registered lorries, cost lives. VOSA must have access to ports to prevent dangerous vehicles from entering the country. Licensing rules for buses and coaches should also be tightened, says the Transport Select Committee in its latest report. Mon, 24 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews transport roads Committee launch Sure Start Children’s Centres inquiry http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/08/committee-launch-sure-start-childrens-centres-inquiry/ f04ed672-1d46-44b0-97c6-32b639522778 The Children, Schools and Families Committee is to undertake an inquiry into Sure Start Children’s Centres. The inquiry will examine whether the Children’s Centres model of integrated services for under-5s and their families promotes early childhood development and is an effective response to deprivation. Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT communitiesandfamilies childrenandfamilies education commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews MPs call for closer scrutiny of UK arms exports http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/08/mps-call-for-closer-scrutiny-of-uk-arms-exports/ ec2f30b6-090f-43bb-b3e7-2270caf8e75e Closer scrutiny of UK arms exports is being called for by four Parliamentary Select Committees following confirmation by the UK Government that Israeli weapons systems, used in the Gaza conflict, almost certainly contained British-built components. Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT defence defencepolicy armscontrol commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews Report on Sentencing Guidelines Council and youth sentences http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/08/report-on-sentencing-guidelines-council-and-youth-sentences/ ad18cffa-68fc-4a54-a831-54be2f4878e2 The Commons Justice Select Committee publishes its response to the Sentencing Guidelines Council on the Council's new guidance on overarching principles in sentencing youth under 18. Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT crimecivillawjusticeandrights administrationofjustice courts commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews Report looks at UK law relating to war criminals http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/08/report-looks-at-uk-law-relating-to-war-criminals/ 928732ca-f78c-4aa6-a9b2-e0eff0957850 In a report released today the Parliamentary Joint Select Committee on Human Rights says inconsistencies in the way the UK applies international law have created an "impunity gap" for international war criminals, allowing them to visit the UK without fear of prosecution. Tue, 11 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT administrationofjustice humanrights internationallaw commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews Report looks at leaks and whistleblowing in Whitehall http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/08/report-looks-at-leaks-and-whistleblowing-in-whitehall/ f5b5dc70-0e7b-491f-a9c3-ff7616888ec4 The Commons Public Administration Select Committee (PASC) today publishes a report calling for better and more accessible procedures for civil servants to raise concerns about the conduct of government. Mon, 10 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT parliamentgovernmentandpolitics centralgovernment civilservice ministers commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews publicadministration Foreign Affairs Committee publish human rights report http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/08/foreign-affairs-committee-publish-human-rights-report/ 04c8d6d4-e29a-4410-9b65-9b016e393bad Foreign Affairs Committee report examines the Government‘s record in relation to securing the human rights of British citizens and others overseas and its work in promoting human rights in other countries. Sun, 09 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT humanrights internationallaw internationalaffairs foreignandcommonwealthoffice commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews MPs review mortgage lending and Financial Services Authority http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/08/mps-review-mortgage-lending-and-financial-services-authority/ 888abd74-d25e-4809-af49-6bd2ca27471b The Treasury Committee publish a report today focusing on households affected by the recession, struggling with mortgage arrears or at risk of repossession. The role of the Financial Services Authority (FSA) is also scrutinised. Sat, 08 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT economyandfinance economicsituation financialinstitutions financialservices mortgages commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews Committee reviews the Crown Prosecution Service http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/08/committee-reviews-the-crown-prosecution-service/ c5800bbe-7b77-4e6b-a6d5-ed693c8737ea A Justice Committee report commends the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) for its collaborative working with the police, but raised concerns about a series of issues including consistency and the piecemeal way in which its functions are developing. Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT crimecivillawjusticeandrights administrationofjustice crime criminallaw commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews Report highlights Government’s poor progress on cutting carbon http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/08/report-highlights-governments-poor-progress-on-cutting-carbon/ 854dc8f5-fe80-4f96-89f5-8b89e7de6b0d An Environmental Audit Committee report published today warns that the Government is not on track to meet targets for cutting its own emissions and could have to pay money to large private sector firms – who may have done more to reduce their emissions – in a new carbon trading scheme due to begin in April 2010. Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT energyandenvironment climatechange energy coal renewableenergy environmentalprotection centralgovernment commonsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews Committee calls for independent torture allegations inquiry http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/08/committee-calls-for-independent-torture-allegations-inquiry/ eb3e5e94-1333-410f-b53f-3a2b6c1052d3 In a report published today Parliament’s Joint Select Committee on Human Rights says that "Ministers are determined to avoid parliamentary scrutiny and accountability" over allegations of possible UK complicity in torture. Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT crimecivillawjusticeandrights humanrights commonsnews lordsnews parliamentarybusiness committeenews Report on digital inclusion in Wales http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/08/report-on-digital-inclusion-in-wales/ 6c2fa256-a204-4ab3-962c-78385ae5f703 The Wales Office and the Welsh Assembly Government must ensure UK digital inclusion initiatives meet Welsh needs and build on existing good work to deliver on Welsh digital ambitions, says the Welsh Affairs Committee in a report published today. Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT broadcasting commonsnews parliamentarybusiness wales committeenews informationtechnology telecommunications Report looks at East Midlands economic situation http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/08/report-looks-at-east-midlands-economic-situation/ 721770bb-56dd-4721-9278-c5b8a854e19f An East Midlands Committee report praises the East Midlands Development Agency (emda) for responding rapidly to the economic downturn, but says the government agency must do better on sustainability and ensure funding reaches rural areas. Mon, 03 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT businessindustryandconsumers economyandfinance economicsituation commonsnews eastmidlands parliamentarybusiness committeenews Report looks at South West economic situation http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2009/08/report-looks-at-south-west-economic-situation/ 5d49fe64-1d7a-4e44-834f-c626d3b71669 In a report published today, the South West Regional Committee welcomes the measures that the Government has introduced, nationally and through the South West Regional Development Agency, to try and support businesses, but raises concerns about the implementation of these schemes. Mon, 03 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT businessindustryandconsumers businesssupport economyandfinance economicsituation commonsnews parliamentarybusiness southwest committeenews