Early sight of oral questions to the Secretary of State for Transport on June 8
Neale Hanvey (Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath): What recent discussions he has had with (a) Cabinet colleagues and (b) the Scottish Government on the feasibility of re-opening a direct freight ferry service from Rosyth to mainland Europe...
Wednesday, 31 May 2023 08:56
Early sight of oral questions to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care on June 6
Mark Pawsey (Rugby): What assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of urgent and emergency care provision in towns with significant population growth...
Wednesday, 31 May 2023 08:49
Early sight of oral questions to the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities on June 5
Patrick Grady (Glasgow North): Whether he has had discussions with (a) Cabinet colleagues and (b) the Scottish Government on an opt out under the United Kingdom Internal Market Act 2020 for the Scottish Government's Deposit Return Scheme...
Wednesday, 31 May 2023 07:27
Scottish Parliament: Statement on Deposit return Scheme - May 30
The Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity (Lorna Slater): I am grateful for the opportunity to update Parliament today on the latest position on the United Kingdom Internal Market Act 2020 exclusion for the Deposit return scheme...
Wednesday, 31 May 2023 07:19
Massive boost to childcare payments marks first step in largest ever expansion of childcare
As part of the Government’s biggest-ever expansion to childcare provision, low-income families will be able to access increased childcare support worth a total of £900 million from 28 June...
Wednesday, 31 May 2023 00:01
UK’s first post-Brexit trade deals to go live
From today [31 May], UK businesses will be able to sell to Australia and New Zealand more easily as the UK’s trade deals with the countries, the first negotiated from scratch...
Wednesday, 31 May 2023 00:01
Committee welcomes possible VAT rules change on battery storage when installed after solar panels
In a welcome move, the Government has confirmed that it is consulting on a change to VAT on energy-saving materials which could boost the capacity of householders...
Wednesday, 31 May 2023 00:01
Cutting edge farming projects to get share of £30 million of government funding
Up to £30 million has been awarded to cutting-edge farming projects that will boost food production, move towards net zero, and create a more resilient and sustainable agricultural sector, the government has announced today (Wednesday 31 May).
Wednesday, 31 May 2023 00:01
25,000 additional first time purchases thanks to government support
A tax relief introduced to help people get onto the property ladder has resulted in 25,000 extra sales to first-time buyers, analysis published today...
Wednesday, 31 May 2023 00:01
Secretary of State's opening speech at Robotics and Automation Conference
Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, Chloe Smith, gave the opening speech at the International Conference on Robotics and Automation in London today...
Tuesday, 30 May 2023 17:04