Alistair Carmichael, MP for Orkney and Shetland, asks urgent question in the Commons
Link: Urgent question on latest Hong Kong protests
Source: Parliamentary News
Next generation services Innovation Lab: apply for funding
Individuals can apply to take part in a 3-day residential Innovation Lab on behalf of their organisation to develop responsible data access or sharing methods.
Link: Next generation services Innovation Lab: apply for funding
Source: Gov Press Releases
Jeremy Wright’s Oral Statement on Gambling
Oral Statement by Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, Jeremy Wright
Link: Jeremy Wright’s Oral Statement on Gambling
Source: Gov Press Releases
New Task Force to help revitalise high streets and town centres
A new forward-thinking High Streets Task Force supporting local leaders to revitalise high streets and town centres has been launched.
Link: New Task Force to help revitalise high streets and town centres
Source: Gov Press Releases
European Scrutiny Committee launches inquiry examining post-Brexit scrutiny of EU law and policy
European Scrutiny Committee to examine post-Brexit scrutiny of EU laws and policies in new inquiry
Link: European Scrutiny Committee launches inquiry examining post-Brexit scrutiny of EU law and policy
Source: Parliamentary News
UN Human Rights Council 41: Syria
The UK stated its deep concern that hospitals and schools have been attacked in Idlib and called for the urgent return to the Sochi ceasefire.
Link: UN Human Rights Council 41: Syria
Source: Gov Press Releases
Progress of making health services LGBT inclusive examined
Women and Equalities Committee questions experts on health and social care and LGBT communities
Link: Progress of making health services LGBT inclusive examined
Source: Parliamentary News
Secretary of State updates Committee on ‘roll-over’ of EU FTAs
International Trade Committee questions the Secrtary of State on the Work of the Department for International Trade
Link: Secretary of State updates Committee on ‘roll-over’ of EU FTAs
Source: Parliamentary News
The Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) Order 2019
This Order amends the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Regulated Activities) Order 2001. Article 2 excludes from article 36A fee free introductions by a registered social landlord of an individual who seek to enter into a credit agreement to credit unions, community benefit societies, community interest companies limited by guarantee, registered charities, subsidiaries of registered charities, and subsidiaries of registered social landlords. This exclusion will allow registered social landlords to refer tenants, or potential tenants, to such entities without requiring authorisation from the Financial Conduct Authority.
Link: The Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) Order 2019
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
Retailers and producers of plastic packaging questioned
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee examines topics including compostable alternatives to plastic packaging and inconsistency in recycling collections
Link: Retailers and producers of plastic packaging questioned
Source: Parliamentary News