Extract from Lords debate on Air and Water Pollution: Impact - Oct 26
Lord Robathan (Con):...We are setting up marine reserves in the next five years around Ascension Island...
Friday, 27 October 2017 07:44
Extracts from Commons debate on the Modern Slavery Act 2015 - Oct 26
Alex Chalk (Cheltenham) (Con):...As somebody who has prosecuted offences of servitude in the past, I am extremely grateful to the hon. Gentleman for the passion that he is showing regarding this horrible offence which robs people of their dignity...
Friday, 27 October 2017 07:24
Data Protection Bill: Marshalled list of amendments to be moved in committee in the Lords - Oct 26
Data Protection Bill: Marshalled list of amendments to be moved in committee in the Lords - Oct 26...
Friday, 27 October 2017 07:22
Foreign Secretary statement on the Release of a UN Report on Chemical Weapons Use in Syria
Speaking following the release of the report by the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons and United Nations’ Joint Investigative Mechanism (JIM), Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson said...
Friday, 27 October 2017 06:53
Youth criminal records disclosure: system undermines principles of youth justice, says committee
The current system for disclosure of youth criminal records undermines the principles of the youth justice system, says the Justice Committee in a new report published today...
Friday, 27 October 2017 00:01
LGA: Fire service funding needs to address increased "elderly risk" factor
Funding for fire and rescue services needs to address greater risks posed by the rising ageing population...
Friday, 27 October 2017 00:01
Treasury Committee publishes Report on EU insurance regulation
The Treasury Committee has today published its Report on the Solvency II Directive - a harmonised EU-wide insurance regulatory scheme...
Friday, 27 October 2017 00:01
Modern slavery victims to receive longer period of support
Measures designed to radically improve the identification and support for victims of human trafficking and modern slavery have been announced...
Thursday, 26 October 2017 20:19
New stats reveal veterans’ contribution to society, as Ministerial Board steps up support to Armed Forces
New figures from the Office of National Statistics have revealed the contribution veterans make to the economy and society...
Thursday, 26 October 2017 20:16
National Education Union comment on accounts for academy schools in England
Commenting on the National Audit Office’s (NAO) report into the consolidated annual report and accounts for academy schools in England, Dr Mary Bousted, Joint General Secretary of the National Education Union, said...
Thursday, 26 October 2017 16:38