MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Lords debates gender equality, women’s rights and health
Source: British Parliament News 14 June 2019 On Monday 17 June, members of the House of Lords will debate the UK’s role in the international promotion of gender equality and women’s sexual and reproductive health and rights in light of the Women Deliver conference in Vancouver. Members taking part will include the shadow spokesperson on equalities […]
Read More →MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Road users and local authorities questioned on pavement parking
Source: British Parliament News 14 June 2019 This is the first of two planned oral evidence sessions in the Committee’s inquiry into pavement parking, which was announced on 2 April 2019. The first panel of witnesses represents road users, including pedestrians and motorists. The second panel represents local authorities from across England. Focus of the […]
Read More →MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Committee examines prison governance
Source: British Parliament News 14 June 2019 Purpose of the session The Justice Committee holds the first evidence session of its inquiry into prison governance. This session will cover: The role of prison governors and the accountability structures they work within; and Oversight arrangements for private prisons. Witnesses Tuesday 18 June 2019, Wilson Room, Portcullis […]
Read More →MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Committee to question UKRI on research funding in universities
Source: British House Of Lords News 14 June 2019 Over two evidence sessions the House of Lords Science and Technology Committee questions witnesses including representatives from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and Lord Macpherson of Earl’s Court as part of its ongoing inquiry into science research funding in universities. Purpose of session The Committee will […]
Read More →MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Application process sped up for agricultural workers
Source: British House of Commons News 14 June 2019 The Scottish Affairs Committee welcomes action taken by the Home Office to make applications for the seasonal agricultural workers pilot more efficient, following concern from Scottish farmers that produce will be left to rot, but says more progress is needed. Long waiting times A series of […]
Read More →MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Committee launches inquiry into regional imbalances in the UK economy
Source: British Parliament News 14 June 2019 The Treasury Committee is today launching a new inquiry into regional imbalances in the UK economy. There will be two strands to the inquiry. Firstly, the Committee will examine the nature of regional imbalances in economic growth which currently exist in the UK. Secondly, the Committee will establish […]
Read More →MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Lords debates Access to Palliative Care Bill
Source: British Parliament News 13 June 2019 Members of the Lords, including a former president of the British Medical Association and a former chair of the Palliative Care Strategy Implementation Board for Wales, will discuss the key principles and purpose of the Access to Palliative Care Bill, during second reading on Friday 14 June. This is a […]
Read More →MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Nicky Morgan responds to FCA’s final report on RBS’s GRG
Source: British Parliament News 13 June 2019 The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has today published the final report on its investigation into RBS’s treatment of SME customers transferred to its Global Restructuring Group (GRG). Chair’s comments Commenting on the publication, Rt Hon. Nicky Morgan MP, Chair of the Treasury Committee, said: “This long overdue report […]
Read More →MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Future of steel in the UK hearings moved to autumn
Source: British Parliament News 13 June 2019 The Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee has postponed the beginning of its evidence hearings for its inquiry on the UK steel industry to the autumn. The first evidence hearing, with Marc Meyohas of Greybull Capital, was originally scheduled to take place on Wednesday 26 June but a […]
Read More →MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Statement on Hong Kong following violent protests
Source: British House of Commons News 13 June 2019 Protests continue in Hong Kong, with Government buildings stormed in an attempt to prevent the second reading of the controversial Extradition Bill. The proposed bill would allow extradition requests from China, Taiwan and Macau for suspects accused of crimes carrying a sentence of more than seven years, such […]
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