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Oral answers to questions (Commons): Women and Equalities - May 17

Vicky Ford (Chelmsford) (Con): What steps the Government are taking to encourage more women to take up STEM careers

Thursday, 17 May 2018 16:26

Statement (Commons and Lords) on Gaming Machines

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (Tracey Crouch): With permission, I will make a statement on the gambling review and the publication of our response to the consultation on proposals for changes to gaming machines and on social responsibility requirements across the gambling industry...

Thursday, 17 May 2018 16:21

Oral answers to questions (Commons): International Trade - May 17

Mrs Madeleine Moon (Bridgend) (Lab): What recent discussions he has had with his international counterparts on US tariffs on steel and aluminium...

Thursday, 17 May 2018 16:01

Oral answer (Lords) on Jerusalem and Gaza - May 17

Baroness Warsi asked the Government what assessment they have made of the opening of the United States embassy in Jerusalem; and what representations they have made to the government of Israel about the ongoing loss of Palestinian lives in Gaza...

Thursday, 17 May 2018 15:58

LGA responds to Government statement on shale development

Responding to proposed changes to planning rules for shale developments set out today in a written ministerial statement on energy policy, Cllr Judith Blake, Local Government Association Environment spokesperson, said...

Thursday, 17 May 2018 15:34

NEU responds to DfE advice on tackling sexual harassment and violence in schools

Commenting on today’s written statement on Keeping Children Safe in Education, updated statutory guidance for schools which now includes additional advice on tackling sexual harassment and violence...

Thursday, 17 May 2018 15:21

EC takes UK to court on air quality - EFRA Chair reacts

Today the European Commission announced legal action against the UK for its failure to cut unlawful levels of air pollution...

Thursday, 17 May 2018 14:22

Written statement on Guidance to schools and colleges: Update

Nadhim Zahawi (Department for Education): This government is committed to keeping children safe. All children, from whatever background and no matter what challenges they face, deserve a safe environment in which they can learn...

Thursday, 17 May 2018 13:16

Shelter comment on Hackitt fire safety review

Polly Neate, CEO of Shelter, said: “Unfortunately the Hackitt Review has ducked a huge challenge by failing to ban combustible cladding outright...

Thursday, 17 May 2018 12:34

Supporting financial services and fintech across the UK on the road to Brexit

The Chancellor will announce the appointment of two new regional fintech envoys as he visits financial centres in Halifax and Edinburgh...

Thursday, 17 May 2018 12:16