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Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Laos - August 2019

Mr John Pearson has been appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Lao People's Democratic Republic...

Wednesday, 3 April 2019 11:00

EdTech Strategy marks 'new era' for schools

Leading tech companies to work with schools and colleges to cut teacher workload, support professional development and improve student outcomes...

Wednesday, 3 April 2019 10:59

Commons library briefing on the European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 5) Bill 2017-19

Yvette Cooper presented a Private Member's bill, the European Union (No. 5) Bill 2017-19, on Tuesday 2 April 2019...

Wednesday, 3 April 2019 09:58

Government must explain who is responsible for Crossrail failures says PAC

The Crossrail programme aims to deliver a new east-west railway through central London, providing passengers with new train services to improve connections on the existing transport network, reduce journey times and ease congestion...

Wednesday, 3 April 2019 09:00

Oral answer (Lords) on Police: Recruitment Criteria - Apr 2

Lord Mackenzie of Framwellgate asked the Government what assessment they have made of the entry criteria for joining police forces in England and Wales; and what plans, if any, they have to reform such criteria...

Wednesday, 3 April 2019 08:43

Oral answer (Lords) on Agriculture: Carbon Emissions - Apr 2

Baroness Redfern asked the Government what plans they have to encourage the use of precision agriculture techniques in order to reduce carbon emissions....

Wednesday, 3 April 2019 08:41

Commons committee debate on a motion to consider the draft Electricity Capacity (No. 1) Regulations 2019 - Apr 2

The Minister for Universities, Science, Research and Innovation (Chris Skidmore): I beg to move, that the Committee has considered the draft Electricity Capacity (No. 1) Regulations 2019...

Wednesday, 3 April 2019 08:39

Westminster Hall debate on Further Education Funding - Apr 2

Richard Graham (Gloucester) (Con): I beg to move, that this House has considered further education funding...

Wednesday, 3 April 2019 08:36

End of day adjournment debate on Business Rates - Apr 2

Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown (The Cotswolds) (Con): I am very grateful to you, Madam Deputy Speaker, and Mr Speaker for affording me this opportunity to have a long dilation on the subject of business rates...

Wednesday, 3 April 2019 08:24

Extracts from Commons Proceedings - Apr 2

Emma Reynolds (Wolverhampton North East) (Lab): What pressure can the Foreign Secretary bring to bear on the Indian Government...

Wednesday, 3 April 2019 08:21