Committee hears from charities, think tanks and academics on how select committees could be made more effective
Link: Experts questioned on impact of future UK-EU relations on select committees
Source: Parliamentary News
Press release: Foreign Secretary welcomes more than £64 million of British funding for Kenyan industry
On the final day of his trip to Africa, the Foreign Secretary welcomed British funding for business in Kenya, including £52 million for a solar power plant.
Link: Press release: Foreign Secretary welcomes more than £64 million of British funding for Kenyan industry
Source: Gov Press Releases
ICO says that voice data collected unlawfully by HMRC should be deleted
An ICO investigation into HMRC’s Voice ID service was prompted by a complaint from Big Brother Watch about the department’s conduct.
Link: ICO says that voice data collected unlawfully by HMRC should be deleted
Source: ICO .org.uk
Future UK-EU asylum cooperation – call for evidence launched
The EU Home Affairs Sub-Committee launches a public call for evidence for its inquiry into post-Brexit asylum cooperation
Link: Future UK-EU asylum cooperation – call for evidence launched
Source: Parliamentary News
Press release: Education Secretary confirms plans to simplify school accountability
In a speech to the NAHT conference, Damian Hinds also announced a call for evidence on high needs funding
Link: Press release: Education Secretary confirms plans to simplify school accountability
Source: Gov Press Releases
Met Police Commissioner and Max Hill QC questioned on threats to MPs
Joint Committee on Human Rights continues inquiry into Democracy, Privacy, Freedom of Speech and Freedom of Association
Link: Met Police Commissioner and Max Hill QC questioned on threats to MPs
Source: Parliamentary News
Committee examines problem drug use in Scotland
The Scottish Affairs Committee begins taking evidence for its inquiry into problem drug use in Scotland with a session focusing on identifying key trends in drug use in Scotland, the drivers behind problem drug use and alternative approaches to dealing with the issues.
Link: Committee examines problem drug use in Scotland
Source: Parliamentary News
Press release: HS2 Ltd and TSSA sign recognition agreement
HS2 Ltd and the Transport Salaried Staffs’ Association (TSSA) have signed a ground-breaking recognition agreement.
Link: Press release: HS2 Ltd and TSSA sign recognition agreement
Source: Gov Press Releases
This week in the Commons: 3 May 2019
A round up of this week’s business in the Chamber and Westminster Hall
Link: This week in the Commons: 3 May 2019
Source: Parliamentary News
This week in the Commons: 3 May 2019
A round up of this week’s business in the Chamber and Westminster Hall
Link: This week in the Commons: 3 May 2019
Source: Parliamentary News