Extract from Westminster Hall debate on Bird Nesting Sites: Protection - May 13
Diana Johnson (Kingston upon Hull North) (Lab):...We must look seriously at ending the practice of netting, but we must also think beyond that...
Tuesday, 14 May 2019 08:07
Extracts from Commons statement on Domestic Abuse - May 13
The Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government (James Brokenshire):...Through the course of the review we have engaged with specialist domestic abuse service providers and their representative bodies...
Tuesday, 14 May 2019 08:02
Extract from Oral answer (Lords) on Mobile Phones: Public Alert Systems - May 13
Lord Harris of Haringey (Lab): It is seven years since Australia adopted a location-based text alert system...
Tuesday, 14 May 2019 07:59
Extract from second reading debate (Lords) of the Census (Return Particulars and Removal of Penalties) Bill - May 13
Lord Young of Cookham (Con):...The research and consultation conducted by the Office for National Statistics to inform the recommendations for the 2021 census showed a clear need to collect data on sexual orientation and gender identity...
Tuesday, 14 May 2019 07:56
Statement (Commons and Lords) on Tessa Jowell Brain Cancer Mission - May 13
The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care (Matt Hancock): I would like to update the House on the progress we have made in tackling brain cancer, including on a new innovation that is now available across England...
Tuesday, 14 May 2019 07:53
Early sight of oral questions to the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union - May 16
Mr Paul Sweeney (Glasgow North East): What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the potential merits of a public vote on the EU Withdrawal Agreement and Political Declaration...
Tuesday, 14 May 2019 07:35
Government should recognise the ‘unique power’ of sport and culture to change lives, transform cities and break the cycle of crime
The DCMS Committee’s report Changing Lives: the social impact of participation in culture and sport finds that opportunities to reap major benefits in criminal justice, education and health are being missed by the failure of Government to recognise and harness social impact...
Tuesday, 14 May 2019 00:01
National Audit Office report on Investigation into penalty charge notices in healthcare
The NHS estimates that it lost around £212 million in 2017-18 from people incorrectly claiming exemption from prescription and dental charges...
Tuesday, 14 May 2019 00:01
Are the inequalities seen today a sign of a broken system? - Launch of the IFS Deaton Review of inequalities
Today IFS formally launches the most comprehensive scientific analysis of inequalities yet attempted...
Tuesday, 14 May 2019 00:01
Ofsted’s new inspection arrangements to focus on curriculum, behaviour and development
From September 2019, Ofsted will refocus inspections of schools, early years settings and further education and skills providers...
Tuesday, 14 May 2019 00:01