Investment of more than a billion pounds in the A66 from Cumbria, through County Durham and into North Yorkshire will move a step closer
Link: Press release: Consultation on A66 improvements to start in May
Source: Gov Press Releases
The Armed Forces and Reserve Forces (Compensation Scheme) (Amendment) Order 2019
This Order amends the Armed Forces and Reserve Forces (Compensation Scheme) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/517) (“the 2011 Order”), which provides for benefits to be payable to, or in respect of, a person by reason of injury, illness or death caused wholly, or partly, by service in the regular or reserve armed forces.
Link: The Armed Forces and Reserve Forces (Compensation Scheme) (Amendment) Order 2019
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
The Bilateral Investment Agreements (Transitional Arrangements and Framework for Managing Financial Responsibility) (Revocation) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
The Personal Injuries (Civilians) Scheme (Amendment) Order 2019
This Order amends the Personal Injuries (Civilians) Scheme 1983 (“the Scheme”), which makes provision for the payment of pensions and allowances to, or in respect of, civilians who were killed or injured during the 1939-1945 World War.
Link: The Personal Injuries (Civilians) Scheme (Amendment) Order 2019
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
Constitutional experts consider Parliament’s role in authorising use of military force
Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee examine the role Parliament plays in approving the use of military force
Link: Constitutional experts consider Parliament’s role in authorising use of military force
Source: Parliamentary News
The Stamp Duty and Stamp Duty Reserve Tax (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
These Regulations amend Parts 3 and 4 of the Finance Act 1986 (c. 41) and the Stamp Duty and Stamp Duty Reserve Tax (Exchange Traded Funds) (Exemption) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/911) to ensure the effective operation of that legislation after the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union.
Link: The Stamp Duty and Stamp Duty Reserve Tax (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
The Capital Allowances (Energy-saving Plant and Machinery) (Amendment) Order 2019
This Order amends the Capital Allowances (Energy-saving Plant and Machinery) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/268) (the “Principal Order”). The Principal Order implemented legislation providing a scheme for 100% first-year allowances to encourage businesses to invest in energy-saving plant and machinery. The Principal Order specifies energy-saving plant and machinery eligible for the scheme by reference to the Energy Technology Criteria List and the Energy Technology Product List issued by the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy. These lists have been revised and replaced by new lists issued on 26 February 2019.
Link: The Capital Allowances (Energy-saving Plant and Machinery) (Amendment) Order 2019
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
The Capital Allowances (Environmentally Beneficial Plant and Machinery) (Amendment) Order 2019
This Order amends the Capital Allowances (Environmentally Beneficial Plant and Machinery) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/2076) (“the principal Order”). The principal Order implemented legislation to introduce a scheme for 100% first-year allowances to encourage businesses to invest in environmentally beneficial plant and machinery (as defined by section 45H of the Capital Allowances Act 2001 (c. 2)).
Link: The Capital Allowances (Environmentally Beneficial Plant and Machinery) (Amendment) Order 2019
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
Press release: Alok Sharma: ‘There is still an urgency for us to act’ on women’s economic independence
There are more women in work than ever before and the gender pay gap is at a record low, but that there is more to do to tackle employment inequality.
Link: Press release: Alok Sharma: ‘There is still an urgency for us to act’ on women’s economic independence
Source: Gov Press Releases
Committee question Secretary of State ahead of second meaningful vote
The Exiting the European Union hear from Stephen Barclay MP before Parliament holds its second meaningful vote
Link: Committee question Secretary of State ahead of second meaningful vote
Source: Parliamentary News