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Oral answer (Lords) on Identity Cards - May 3

Lord Empey asked the Government what consideration they are giving to the introduction of identity cards for United Kingdom citizens...

Thursday, 3 May 2018 15:50

Oral answers to questions in the Commons: Exiting the European Union - May 3

Gavin Newlands (Paisley and Renfrewshire North) (SNP): What recent progress he has made on negotiating the UK’s exit from the EU...

Thursday, 3 May 2018 15:46

Statement from UK on President Abbas' comments

Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt issued a statement following remarks from Palestinian President Abbas at the Palestinian National Congress...

Thursday, 3 May 2018 14:16

Benefit cap statistics published this morning are stark – Margaret Greenwood

Margaret Greenwood MP, Labour’s Work and Pensions Secretary, commenting on the benefit cap statistics published today, said...

Thursday, 3 May 2018 12:20

Benefit cap leading to “working role-models in families”: Esther McVey

New figures released today show that 48,000 households have moved into work after being subject to the benefit cap...

Thursday, 3 May 2018 11:05

Sam Gyimah hosts free speech summit

Universities minister calls on higher education leaders to work together to create new guidance on free speech...

Thursday, 3 May 2018 10:11

Universities UK: Review must address confusion about tuition fees system

The government’s review of post-18 education funding in England must address the lack of clarity around tuition fees and the costs and benefits of higher education, according to Universities UK...

Thursday, 3 May 2018 10:09

S&D Group rejects the words of President Abbas on the Holocaust

S&D Group condemns the speech given by the Palestinian president, in which he made unacceptable remarks concerning the origins of the Holocaust...

Thursday, 3 May 2018 09:28

Report stage (Lords) (day 5) of the European Union (Withdrawal) Bill - May 2

Lord Patten of Barnes (Con): My Lords, a number of other noble Lords have added their names to my new clause...

Thursday, 3 May 2018 08:56

Oral answer (Lords) on Plastic Packaging - May 2

Lord Dubs asked the Government what action they plan to take to reduce the amount of plastic used in packaging for food, drink and other consumer items...

Thursday, 3 May 2018 08:50