Evidence session on 5 December 2018
Link: DCMS Minister Margot James MP and CEO of Arts Council to be questioned on support for live music
Source: Parliamentary News
Secretary of State questioned on the work of the Department
International Trade Commmittee Committee questions Dr Fox on the work of his Department across a range of areas – including Brexit preparations
Link: Secretary of State questioned on the work of the Department
Source: Parliamentary News
Committee looks into the hidden costs of pensions
Committee questions pension schemes representatives, asset managers and advisers
Link: Committee looks into the hidden costs of pensions
Source: Parliamentary News
The Electricity and Gas (Powers to Make Subordinate Legislation) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018
These Regulations are made in exercise of the powers in section 8(1) of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c. 16), in order to address failures of retained EU law to operate effectively and other deficiencies (in particular under section 8(2)(a), (b), (d) and (g) of that Act) arising from the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union.
Link: The Electricity and Gas (Powers to Make Subordinate Legislation) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
The Hertfordshire (Electoral Changes) (Amendment) Order 2018
The Hertfordshire (Electoral Changes) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/1873) (“the 2015 Order”) gave effect to recommendations for changes to electoral arrangements for the county of Hertfordshire, stated in the Local Government Boundary Commission Report of May 2015.
Link: The Hertfordshire (Electoral Changes) (Amendment) Order 2018
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
Press release: World Soil Day marks importance of healthy farmed environment
The importance of soil health for both productive farming and a healthy environment has been brought home today on World Soil Day (5 December).
Link: Press release: World Soil Day marks importance of healthy farmed environment
Source: Gov Press Releases
Press release: Food scraps could be turned into environmentally friendly plastic packaging
UK to lead the world in development of sustainable packaging thanks to new government funding.
Link: Press release: Food scraps could be turned into environmentally friendly plastic packaging
Source: Gov Press Releases
Press release: £1.3 billion industry/government investment in UK economy and new partnership driving early disease detection
The second Life Sciences Sector Deal will support healthcare innovation and back businesses to create high-paid, high-quality jobs as part of the government’s modern Industrial Strategy.
Link: Press release: £1.3 billion industry/government investment in UK economy and new partnership driving early disease detection
Source: Gov Press Releases
Brexit: Withdrawal Agreement and Political Declaration report published by Committee
European Union Committee publishes its report Brexit: the Withdrawal Agreement and Political Declaration
Link: Brexit: Withdrawal Agreement and Political Declaration report published by Committee
Source: Parliamentary News
Poor payment practices damaging small businesses ability to grow
Committee say Government should introduce a tougher regime to tackle larger companies who treat small businesses ‘disgracefully’
Link: Poor payment practices damaging small businesses ability to grow
Source: Parliamentary News