Urgent question from Mark Francois MP
Link: Government questioned on the powers of the EU Withdrawal Joint Committee
Source: Parliamentary News
The Drivers’ Hours and Tachographs (Amendment) (EU Exit) (No. 2) Regulations 2019
These Regulations make provision in exercise of the powers in section 8(1) of, and Schedule 7 paragraph 21 to, the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c. 16) in order to address failures in Northern Ireland primary and secondary legislation relating to drivers’ hours and tachographs to operate effectively (in particular under section 8(2)(a), (b), (c) and (g)) arising from the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union.
Link: The Drivers’ Hours and Tachographs (Amendment) (EU Exit) (No. 2) Regulations 2019
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
Urgent question on Cyclone Idai disaster
Urgent question from Andrew Mitchell MP
Link: Urgent question on Cyclone Idai disaster
Source: Parliamentary News
Press release: Partnership to enable development of derelict Birmingham site
Residents could soon be living in state of the art new affordable homes after the first modular properties have been craned into place on a new city centre development.
Link: Press release: Partnership to enable development of derelict Birmingham site
Source: Gov Press Releases
The Republic of Belarus (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
These Regulations are made under the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 (c.13) to establish a sanctions regime in relation to Belarus for the purposes of encouraging the Government of Belarus: to respect democratic principles and institutions, the separation of powers and the rule of law; to refrain from the repression of civil society in Belarus; to properly investigate and institute criminal proceedings against those responsible for the disappearance of four persons named in the Regulations; and to comply with international human rights law and to respect human rights. Following the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union, these Regulations also replace the EU sanctions regime in relation to Belarus, implemented via an EU Council Decision and Regulation.
Link: The Republic of Belarus (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
European Union Committee draws special attention to trade agreements with Israel and Switzerland
European Union Committee publishes its seventh report on Brexit-related international agreements
Link: European Union Committee draws special attention to trade agreements with Israel and Switzerland
Source: Parliamentary News
Press release: Mayor and Chair: HS2 foundation stone for northern rail
Today, Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, and Allan Cook, Chair of HS2 Ltd, highlight the importance of HS2 in realising the ambitions of Northern Powerhouse Rail.
Link: Press release: Mayor and Chair: HS2 foundation stone for northern rail
Source: Gov Press Releases
Stalking Protection Bill: Lords third reading
Bill provides stalking protection orders
Link: Stalking Protection Bill: Lords third reading
Source: Parliamentary News
Press release: Beavers arrive in Essex to play their part in flood prevention
After an absence of 400 years, the Eurasian beaver is back in Essex, with a pair now released into an enclosure on a historic country estate.
Link: Press release: Beavers arrive in Essex to play their part in flood prevention
Source: Gov Press Releases
Fracking (Seismic Activity)
A Bill to require fracking operators to monitor seismic activity caused by fracking and take steps if such activity exceeds certain levels; and for connected purposes.
Link: Fracking (Seismic Activity)
Source: Public Bills