Oral answer (Lords) on Social Care Workers - Oct 7
Lord Dubs asked the Government what estimate they have made of the shortage of social care workers for (1) residential care homes, and (2) domiciliary care...
Wednesday, 7 October 2020 16:34
Oral answer (Lords) on Fleet Solid Support Ships - Oct 7
Lord West of Spithead asked the Government what assessment they have made of the value for money to the taxpayer of building the new Fleet Solid Support Ships in (1) the United Kingdom...
Wednesday, 7 October 2020 16:34
Extracts from PMQs: Universal Credit - Oct 7
Ian Blackford (Ross, Skye and Lochaber) (SNP) [V]: This week is Challenge Poverty Week, and I would like to thank all the organisations across Scotland and the United Kingdom that are helping families through the most difficult of times...
Wednesday, 7 October 2020 16:27
Ten minute rule motion on Conveyancing Standards - Oct 7
Marco Longhi (Dudley North) (Con): I beg to move, that leave be given to bring in a Bill to establish minimum standards regarding searches and assessments of risk for solicitors and licensed conveyancers acting on behalf of purchasers of residential properties...
Wednesday, 7 October 2020 16:19
New restrictions in Scotland "scapegoat" pub industry say IEA
Responding to the Scottish Government's proposed new lockdown measures, including plans to close pubs and bars and ban alcohol in cafes and restaurants for 16 days...
Wednesday, 7 October 2020 15:42
Freeports proposals now looking more inclusive for UK ports, says British Ports Association
Responding to the Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s statement on Freeports the British Ports Association has welcomed the suggestion that the government was minded to be more inclusive regarding the number of ports that could potentially be designated...
Wednesday, 7 October 2020 15:21
Extract from Scottish Questions: Coronavirus: Employment - Oct 7
Mark Pawsey (Rugby) (Con): What discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on supporting job retention in Scotland during the covid-19 outbreak...
Wednesday, 7 October 2020 14:47
Extract from PMQs: Creative Industries - Oct 7
Chris Elmore (Ogmore) (Lab): Yesterday, the Chancellor suggested that those who are musicians or work in the creative industries who cannot work because of covid restrictions...
Wednesday, 7 October 2020 14:46
Landmark pension proposals will protect savers from scams and help tackle climate change
The world leading Pension Schemes Bill will be debated in the House of Commons today (Wednesday 7 October 2020)...
Wednesday, 7 October 2020 13:58
Government secures access for British business to £1.3 trillion of global procurement contracts
DIT has today announced that British businesses will be able to continue bidding for public sector contracts around the world worth over £1.3 trillion a year...
Wednesday, 7 October 2020 13:35