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HS2 decision is good news for the economy says Unite

The UK and Ireland’s largest union has welcomed the government’s announcement today (Tuesday 11 February) that HS2 will be given the green light to procced...

Tuesday, 11 February 2020 09:41

HS2 must be part of a bolder rail revolution say Lib Dems

Responding to the news that the governemnt will go ahead with the HS2 project, Acting Leader of the Liberal Democrats Ed Davey said...

Tuesday, 11 February 2020 09:40

Question for Short Debate (Lords) on Health: Learning Disability and Autism Training - Feb 10

Baroness Hollins asked the Government what steps they are taking to mandate training on learning disability and autism for all health and social care staff in England...

Tuesday, 11 February 2020 08:44

Committee stage (Lords) (day 1) of the Air Traffic Management and Unmanned Aircraft Bill - Feb 10

Baroness Randerson (LD): My Lords, the support on these Benches for the principles of this Bill should come as no surprise to anyone in this House or the aviation industry...

Tuesday, 11 February 2020 08:41

Oral answer (Lords) on Smart Meters - Feb 10

Baroness Jenkin of Kennington asked the Government how many smart meters have been installed to date; and whether the installation programme is on target....

Tuesday, 11 February 2020 08:39

Commons motion to approve the draft Guaranteed Minimum Pensions Increase Order 2020 - Feb 10

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (Guy Opperman): I beg to move, that the draft Guaranteed Minimum Pensions Increase Order 2020, which was laid before this House on 27 January, be approved...

Tuesday, 11 February 2020 08:38

Commons motion to approve the draft Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2020 - Feb 10

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (Will Quince): I beg to move, that the draft Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2020, which was laid before this House on 30 January, be approved...

Tuesday, 11 February 2020 08:35

Oral answers to questions (Commons): Home Office - Feb 10

Liz Twist (Blaydon) (Lab): What plans she has to maintain the legal route to family reunion for refugees and asylum seekers in the EU with family in the UK after the transition period

Tuesday, 11 February 2020 08:32

Extract from Home Office Questions: Knife Crime - Feb 10

Mrs Sheryll Murray (South East Cornwall) (Con): What steps she is taking to reduce knife crime...

Tuesday, 11 February 2020 08:29

Extract from the second reading (Commons) of the Windrush Compensation Scheme (Expenditure) Bill - Feb 10

Apsana Begum (Poplar and Limehouse) (Lab): I thank my right hon. Friend for giving way and for all her brave and principled hard work in this area...

Tuesday, 11 February 2020 08:26