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
Committee examines legal implications of asylum cooperation after Brexit
EU Home Affairs Sub-Committee takes evidence on Wednesday 3 July at 11.30am
Link: Committee examines legal implications of asylum cooperation after Brexit
Source: Parliamentary News
University research to receive major funding boost
Universities and Science Minister confirms an additional £91 million for university-led research.
Link: University research to receive major funding boost
Source: Gov Press Releases
UN Human Rights Council 41: Eritrea
The UK welcomed Eritrea’s increasing engagement with the Human Rights Council, but called for Eritrea to respect freedom of religion or belief & release all those in arbitrary detention.
Link: UN Human Rights Council 41: Eritrea
Source: Gov Press Releases
Chair of the Environment Agency statement on the Green Finance Strategy
Emma Howard Boyd welcomes the launch of the Green Finance Strategy
Link: Chair of the Environment Agency statement on the Green Finance Strategy
Source: Environment Agency