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Extract from Lords debate on the Queen's Speech (day 5) - Oct 21

Lord Best (CB):...Your Lordships might expect me to be horrified that no announcements were forthcoming in the Queen’s Speech to address these pressing problems of housing scarcity and affordability...

Tuesday, 22 October 2019 08:40

Extract from Commons statement on preparations for leaving the EU - Oct 21

The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster (Michael Gove): ...In underlining the vital role that all MPs will play in securing a strong future partnership...

Tuesday, 22 October 2019 08:38

Oral answer (Lords) on Visas - Oct 21

The Earl of Clancarty asked the Government what plans they have to review the visa system for non-European (1) academics and (2) Musicians visiting the United Kingdom...

Tuesday, 22 October 2019 08:26

Extracts from Lords debate on the Queen’s Speech (day 5) - Oct 21

Lord Paddick (LD):...On Brexit and crime, it was the conclusion of the National Crime Agency lead on Brexit that the UK will be less safe and less secure if we leave the European Union...

Tuesday, 22 October 2019 08:23

Extract from Lords debate on the Queen’s Speech (day 5) - Oct 21

Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth (Con):...There is also the definition of Islamophobia...

Tuesday, 22 October 2019 08:16

Early sight of oral questions to the Secretary of State for Transport - Oct 24

Deidre Brock (Edinburgh North and Leith): What steps he is taking to improve transport sustainability...

Tuesday, 22 October 2019 07:45

Z3R0 EM15510N future: government to introduce green number plates

Launch of consultation on introducing green number plates for zero emission cars...

Tuesday, 22 October 2019 07:21

Ofgem proposes new financial checks and tests for existing suppliers

Ofgem is proposing new reforms for existing suppliers to drive up customer service standards, reduce the risk of supplier failure and strengthen the safety net...

Tuesday, 22 October 2019 07:15

Government’s “risible” defence of “terrible injustice” to bereaved children cannot stand, says Committee

Over a year after the McLaughlin ruling that said the Government’s refusal to pay bereavement benefits to a widowed mother...

Tuesday, 22 October 2019 00:01

“Unacceptable inequalities in health outcomes” for LGBT people “glare out wherever you look” say MPs

LGBT people are being let down in health and social care, by structures and services that are not inclusive or designed with them in mind...

Tuesday, 22 October 2019 00:01