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Change of British High Commissioner to Tanzania: August 2020

Mr David Concar has been appointed British High Commissioner to the United Republic of Tanzania in succession to Ms Sarah Cooke...

Friday, 10 July 2020 09:52

Space Agency backs space-enabled drones to deliver Covid-19 testing kits

Drones delivering COVID-19 test kits and technology using space data to support vulnerable people are among the projects backed by new UK Space Agency funding...

Friday, 10 July 2020 09:23

Dstl forecasts future quantum landscape for UK defence and security

Embracing quantum technology now could lead to the enhanced pace, precision and pre-emption of decision making by military commanders...

Friday, 10 July 2020 08:48

Committee stage (Lords) (day 2) of the Agriculture Bill - July 9

Lord Curry of Kirkharle (CB) [V]: My Lords, my interests are as listed in the register. This group covers quite a wide range of topics..

Friday, 10 July 2020 08:43

Extracts from committee stage (Lords) (day 2) of the Agriculture Bill - July 9

Baroness Boycott (CB) [V]:...Here I divert briefly to my own experience of once running a smallholding in Somerset...

Friday, 10 July 2020 08:42

Oral answers to questions (Commons): Attorney General - July 9

Jeff Smith (Manchester, Withington) (Lab): What discussions she has had with the CPS on its role in reducing the backlog of cases waiting to come before the courts..

Friday, 10 July 2020 08:32

Oral answers to questions (Commons): Digital, Culture, Media and Sport - July 9

Dr Neil Hudson (Penrith and The Border) (Con): What steps his Department is taking to help the tourism sector reopen safely as covid-19 lockdown restrictions are eased...

Friday, 10 July 2020 08:28

Commons statement and Lords PNQ on the Independent Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Review - July 9

The Minister for Patient Safety, Mental Health and Suicide Prevention (Ms Nadine Dorries): With permission, Mr Deputy Speaker, I would like to make a statement about the independent medicines and medical devices review...

Friday, 10 July 2020 08:24

Extract from Estimates day debate on Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: Departmental Spending - July 9

Chris Loder (West Dorset) (Con):...As I mentioned yesterday in the House, my experience of Local Enterprise Partnerships which are charged with directing investment priorities and stimulating growth...

Friday, 10 July 2020 08:20

Extract from Estimates day debate on Department for International Development and Foreign and Commonwealth Office: Official Development Assistance - July 9

Sarah Champion (Rotherham) (Lab):...I would like to start by speaking the words of my hon. Friend the Member for Ealing, Southall...

Friday, 10 July 2020 08:17