Committee will look at how technologies will improve agricultural productivity and sustainability
Link: Committee visits institute to explore innovation and technologies in Scottish agriculture
Source: Parliamentary News
Treasury Minister questioned on devolving air passenger duty to Wales
Welsh Affairs Committee question government reasons for not devolving APD
Link: Treasury Minister questioned on devolving air passenger duty to Wales
Source: Parliamentary News
Equality and Human Rights experts give evidence to Committee
EU Justice Sub-Committee takes evidence on Tuesday 26 March at 10.45am
Link: Equality and Human Rights experts give evidence to Committee
Source: Parliamentary News
The Plant Health (Northern Ireland) (Amendment) Regulations 2019
These Regulations make amendments to the Plant Health Order (Northern Ireland) 2018 (S.R. 2018 No. 184) to transpose certain provisions in Council Directive 69/464/EEC on control of Potato Wart Disease (OJ No. L 323, 24.12.1969, p. 1), Council Directive 93/85/EEC on the control of Potato ring rot (OJ No. L 259, 18.10.1993, p. 1), Council Directive 98/57/EC on the control of Ralstonia solanacearum (Smith) Yabuuchi et al. (OJ No. L 235, 21.8.1998, p. 1) and Council Directive 2007/33/EC on the control of Potato cyst nematodes (OJ No. L 156, 16.6.2007, p. 12).
Link: The Plant Health (Northern Ireland) (Amendment) Regulations 2019
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
The Northern Ireland (Extension of Period for Executive Formation) Regulations 2019
Section 1 of the Northern Ireland (Executive Formation and Exercise of Functions) Act 2018 (c. 28) (“the 2018 Act”) extended the time under section 16A of the Northern Ireland Act 1998 (c. 47) for Northern Ireland Ministers to be appointed until 26th March 2019. Section 2(1) of the 2018 Act allows the Secretary of State, by regulations, to extend that period for one further period of up to 5 months.
Link: The Northern Ireland (Extension of Period for Executive Formation) Regulations 2019
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
Lord Speaker's lectures: The BBC and the Future of News
BBC Director-General discusses ‘fake news’ and broadcaster’s role
Link: Lord Speaker's lectures: The BBC and the Future of News
Source: Parliamentary News
Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme (ICGS)
Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme (ICGS): Terms of Reference published
Link: Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme (ICGS)
Source: Parliamentary News
Press release: Royal Navy’s new offshore patrol vessel named HMS Tamar
HMS Tamar, which is part of a five-strong OPV contract with BAE Systems, worth a combined £635m, was formally named in Glasgow today.
Link: Press release: Royal Navy’s new offshore patrol vessel named HMS Tamar
Source: Gov Press Releases
Press release: UK Hydrographic Office works with Seychelles government to help tackle piracy in the Indian Ocean
Bespoke Security of Navigation, Stabilisation Advice and Training (SONSAT) to support maritime security and safety of navigation
Link: Press release: UK Hydrographic Office works with Seychelles government to help tackle piracy in the Indian Ocean
Source: Gov Press Releases
Press release: Communities across the country given £500,000 to commemorate Windrush Generation
Communities across the country to educate, commemorate and celebrate the outstanding contribution of the Windrush Generation and their descendants.
Link: Press release: Communities across the country given £500,000 to commemorate Windrush Generation
Source: Gov Press Releases