A round up of this week’s business in the Chamber and Westminster Hall
Link: This week in the Commons: 27 September 2019
Source: Parliamentary News
The Environmental Damage (Prevention and Remediation) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2019
These Regulations amend the Environmental Damage (Prevention and Remediation) (England) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/810). They relate to the implementation of Article 3 of Regulation (EU) 2019/1010 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the alignment of reporting obligations in the field of legislation related to the environment (OJ No. L 170, 25.6.2019, p. 115). This amends Article 18 of, and Annex 6 to, Directive 2004/35/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on environmental liability with regard to the prevention and remedying of environmental damage (OJ No. L 143, 30.4.2004, p. 56).
Link: The Environmental Damage (Prevention and Remediation) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2019
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
UK welcomes new sanctions against Maduro regime
EU Member States impose sanctions on seven more individuals for their involvement in human rights violations in Venezuela.
Link: UK welcomes new sanctions against Maduro regime
Source: Gov Press Releases
New report estimates value of Companies House data at up to £3 billion per year
Findings published in a report commissioned with the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) reveal the worth of our data to business, government, law enforcement and others.
Link: New report estimates value of Companies House data at up to £3 billion per year
Source: Gov Press Releases
Court orders former Northumberland recycling business to pay over £50,000 after breaching environmental regulations
Company failed to finance the cost of waste electrical electronic equipment collection and treatment
Link: Court orders former Northumberland recycling business to pay over £50,000 after breaching environmental regulations
Source: Environment Agency
Better co-ordination to tackle causes of serious and organised crime needed
Public Accounts Committee publishes report on Serious and Organised Crime
Link: Better co-ordination to tackle causes of serious and organised crime needed
Source: Parliamentary News
Michelle Heath joins NDA Board as a Non-Executive Director
The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) has today announced the appointment of Michelle Heath to its Board as an additional non-executive director for a 3-year term from 1 October.
Link: Michelle Heath joins NDA Board as a Non-Executive Director
Source: Gov Press Releases
UN Human Rights Council 42: UK statement for the Resolution on the Human Rights Situation in the Syrian Arab Republic
Ambassador Rita French repeated the UK’s call for a Syrian-led political process under the auspices of the UN.
Link: UN Human Rights Council 42: UK statement for the Resolution on the Human Rights Situation in the Syrian Arab Republic
Source: Gov Press Releases
Foreign Secretary: Rosh Hashanah message
Dominic Raab wishes Jewish communities around the world a happy and peaceful Jewish New Year.
Link: Foreign Secretary: Rosh Hashanah message
Source: Gov Press Releases
UK aid to boost access to finance for sub-Saharan Africa
New UK aid package will help mobilise £500 million in private sector investment and create 50,000 jobs across sub-Saharan Africa.
Link: UK aid to boost access to finance for sub-Saharan Africa
Source: Gov Press Releases