European Union Committee publishes tenth report on Brexit-related international agreements
Link: European Union Committee draws special attention to UK/Norway and Iceland trade agreeement
Source: Parliamentary News
Prime Minister’s Questions: 15 May 2019
MPs put questions to the Prime Minister in the House of Commons
Link: Prime Minister’s Questions: 15 May 2019
Source: Parliamentary News
The Utilities Act 2000 (Amendment of Section 105) Order 2019
Section 105 of the Utilities Act 2000 provides a general restriction on the disclosure of certain information, subject to a number of specified exceptions. This Order amends that provision to allow for disclosure for the purpose of facilitating the performance of any function of the Authority under the Domestic Gas and Electricity (Tariff Cap) Act 2018 (c. 21). The Authority means the Gas and Electricity Markets Authority.
Link: The Utilities Act 2000 (Amendment of Section 105) Order 2019
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
The Electricity (Individual Exemptions from the Requirement for a Generation Licence) Order 2019
Article 3 of this Order grants exemptions from the requirements of section 4(1)(a) of the Electricity Act 1989 (which prohibits the generation of electricity for supply to any premises without a licence) in relation to two electricity generating stations in Great Britain. The companies granted exemptions are:
Link: The Electricity (Individual Exemptions from the Requirement for a Generation Licence) Order 2019
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
Press release: £500 bill for unlicensed waste carrier
Adam Varey of Woodyard Lane, Foston, Derby was successfully prosecuted by the Environment Agency
Link: Press release: £500 bill for unlicensed waste carrier
Source: Environment Agency
Hares Preservation
Aa Bill to prohibit the killing or taking of hares during the breeding season; to repeal the Hares Preservation Act 1892; and for connected purposes.
Link: Hares Preservation
Source: Public Bills
Press release: Mother Nature given helping hand by HS2’s Green Corridor
An overgrown eyesore in North Warwickshire has been transformed into a wildlife haven as part of environmental works by High Speed Two (HS2) Limited.
Link: Press release: Mother Nature given helping hand by HS2’s Green Corridor
Source: Gov Press Releases
The Welfare Reform Act 2012 (Commencement No. 31 and Savings and Transitional Provisions (Amendment)) Order 2019
Link: The Welfare Reform Act 2012 (Commencement No. 31 and Savings and Transitional Provisions (Amendment)) Order 2019
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
Press release: Summer water testing has started at English beaches
The Environment Agency has resumed seasonal water quality testing at more than 400 popular swimming spots.
Link: Press release: Summer water testing has started at English beaches
Source: Environment Agency
Press release: PM joins ‘Christchurch Call to Action’ on online terror
PM Theresa May joins world leaders and internet companies for a Summit on tackling terrorist use of the internet.
Link: Press release: PM joins ‘Christchurch Call to Action’ on online terror
Source: Gov Press Releases