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United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 26 June 2017
On 22 June, the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution at the instigation of Mauritius seeking an Advisory Opinion of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on the sovereignty of the Chagos Archipelago, which the UK administers as the British Indian O...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 26 June 2017
My Rt Hon. friend, Baroness Anelay of St Johns DBE, Minister of State for Exiting the European Union, has made the following statement:The General Affairs Council (GAC) met in Luxembourg on Tuesday 20 June 2017. It was the last GAC under the Maltese Presi...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 26 June 2017
My noble friend the Justice Lords Spokesperson (Lord Keen QC of Elie) has made the following Written Statement."A meeting of the Justice and Home Affairs Council took place on 8 and 9 June in Luxembourg. The Council took place on the day of, and the ...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 26 June 2017
This statement concerns applications made by National Grid Electricity Transmission plc and East Anglia THREE Limited under the Planning Act 2008 for development consent for the installation, operation and maintenance of a 400kV high voltage Overhead Elec...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 26 June 2017
On Friday, I laid before Parliament two sets of regulations that modify the existing national measures to implement the UK’s transposition of Article 30 of the EU Fourth Anti Money Laundering Directive. These regulations are made under powers under sectio...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 26 June 2017
A meeting of The Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN) was held in Brussels on 23 May 2017. EU Finance Ministers discussed the following items:Annual EIB Governors meetingThere was a meeting of the EIB Governors preceding ECOFIN. This entailed a...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 26 June 2017
A meeting of The Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN) was held in Luxembourg, on 16 June 2017. EU Finance Ministers discussed the following items:Early morning sessionThe Eurogroup President briefed ministers on the outcomes of the 15 June meet...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 26 June 2017
My right Honourable Friend, the Minister of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs (Sir Alan Duncan), has made the following written Ministerial statement:On 22 June, the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution at the instigation of Mauritius seeking...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 26 June 2017
My right honourable friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer (Philip Hammond) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement.A meeting of the Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN) was held in Luxembourg, on 16 June 2017. EU Finance Min...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 26 June 2017
A meeting of the Justice and Home Affairs Council took place on 8 and 9 June in Luxembourg. The Council took place on the day of, and the day after, the General Election. I represented the UK for Justice day. The UK’s Permanent Representative to the Europ...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 26 June 2017
My honourable Friend, the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy has made the following statement:This statement concerns applications made by National Grid Electricity Transmission plc and E...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 26 June 2017
My honourable friend the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (Margot James) has made the following written ministerial statement:On Friday, I laid before Parliament two sets of regulations that modify the ex...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 26 June 2017
The Minister of State for Exiting the European Union, the Rt Hon. the Baroness Anelay of St Johns, DBE:The General Affairs Council (GAC) met in Luxembourg on Tuesday 20 June 2017. It was the last GAC under the Maltese Presidency. I represented the UK.The ...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 26 June 2017
My right honourable friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer (Philip Hammond) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement.A meeting of The Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN) was held in Brussels on 23 May 2017. EU Finance Ministe...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 22 June 2017
I am pleased to inform the House that we have today published the shortlists of companies that will bid for the new West Coast Partnership franchise which will launch the first services on HS2, and the next South Eastern franchise. The House will be aware...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 22 June 2017
Following yesterday’s State Opening of Parliament, and for the convenience of the House, I am listing the Bills which were announced yesterday: Agriculture BillArmed Forces (Flexible Working) BillAutomated and Electric Vehicles BillCivil Liability BillCo...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 22 June 2017
The Government’s first legislative programme announced in the Queen’s Speech on 21 June contains a wide range of measures that will apply to Wales either in full or in part. The following Bills and draft Bills will extend to Wales in whole or in part: Agr...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 22 June 2017
The legislative programme for the First Session was outlined by Her Majesty on Wednesday 21 May. This statement provides a summary of the new Government legislation for 2017/19 and its application to Scotland. It does not include draft bills, Law Commissi...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 22 June 2017
The Government’s legislative programme for the First Session was outlined by Her Majesty on Wednesday 21 June. The legislative programme will deliver legislation required in relation to exiting the European Union, in addition to delivering on important do...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 22 June 2017
My Honourable Friend, the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Transport (Paul Maynard) has made the following Ministerial Statement.I am pleased to inform the House that we have today published the shortlists of companies that will bid for the new ...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 22 June 2017
Following yesterday’s State Opening of Parliament, and for the convenience of the House, I am listing the Bills which were announced yesterday:Agriculture BillArmed Forces (Flexible Working) BillAutomated and Electric Vehicles BillCivil Liability BillCour...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 22 June 2017
My Right honourable friend the Secretary of State for Scotland (David Mundell) has made the following Written Ministerial Statement:The legislative programme for the First Session was outlined by Her Majesty on Wednesday 21 May. This statement provides a ...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 22 June 2017
My Right Hon Friend the Secretary of State for Wales (Alun Cairns) has made the following Written Ministerial Statement:The Government’s first legislative programme announced in the Queen’s Speech on 21 June contains a wide range of measures that will app...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 22 June 2017
My Right honourable friend the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (James Brokenshire) has made the following Written Ministerial Statement:The Government’s legislative programme for the First Session was outlined by Her Majesty on Wednesday 21 June. ...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 27 April 2017
The Minister of State at the Department for Exiting the European Union (Mr David Jones): I attended the General Affairs Council on 25 April 2017. The meeting was held in Luxembourg and chaired by the Maltese Presidency.The meeting was dedicated to cohesio...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 27 April 2017
My right honourable friend the Minister of State for Exiting the European Union (Mr David Jones) has made the following Written Ministerial Statement:The Minister of State at the Department for Exiting the European Union (Mr David Jones): I attended the G...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 26 April 2017
I am pleased to announce the publication of the Government’s analysis of English Votes for English Laws in relation to amendments made to the Higher Education and Research Bill in the House of Lords.The English Votes for English Laws process applies to pu...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 26 April 2017
The situation in Syria remains extremely fragile. An estimated 400,000 people have been killed since the war began six years ago, many of them innocent civilians. The Asad regime continues to use the most barbaric military methods and tactics available, i...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 26 April 2017
The situation in Syria remains extremely fragile. An estimated 400,000 people have been killed since the war began six years ago, many of them innocent civilians. The Asad regime continues to use the most barbaric military methods and tactics available, i...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 26 April 2017
In 2016, the UK granted asylum or another form of leave to over 8,000 children. By the end of 2016, the UK had resettled more than 5,000 people under the Syrian Vulnerable Persons’ Resettlement Scheme and the Vulnerable Children’s Resettlement Scheme, as ...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 26 April 2017
I have made a statement under Section 19(1)(a) of the Human Rights Act 1998 that, in my view, the provisions of the Finance Bill are compatible with the Convention rights. A copy of the statement has been placed in the Library of the House.
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 26 April 2017
My honourable friend the Minister of State for Universities, Science, Research and Innovation (Jo Johnson MP) has made the following Written Ministerial Statement.I am pleased to announce the publication of the Government’s analysis of English Votes for E...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 26 April 2017
My right Honourable Friend, the Secretary for State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs (Boris Johnson), has made the following written Ministerial statement:The situation in Syria remains extremely fragile. An estimated 400,000 people have been killed s...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 26 April 2017
My right Honourable Friend, the Secretary for State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs (Boris Johnson), has made the following written Ministerial statement:The situation in Syria remains extremely fragile. An estimated 400,000 people have been killed s...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 26 April 2017
My hon Friend the Minister of State for Immigration (Robert Goodwill) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:In 2016, the UK granted asylum or another form of leave to over 8,000 children. By the end of 2016, the UK had resettled more ...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 25 April 2017
An informal meeting of The Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN) was held in Valletta, Malta on 7-8 April 2017. EU Finance Ministers discussed the following items:Working LunchThe Eurogroup President briefed Ministers on the outcomes of the 7 Ap...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 25 April 2017
A meeting of The Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN) was held in Brussels on 21 March 2017. EU Finance Ministers discussed the following items:Early morning sessionThe Eurogroup President briefed Ministers on the outcomes of the 20 March meeti...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 25 April 2017
The Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council met for the Informal Meeting of Ministers on 3rd and 4th April 2017 in Valletta, Malta; I represented the UK. The informal meeting does not tend to include legislative matters, but provide...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 25 April 2017
My right honourable friend the Chief Secretary to the Treasury (David Gauke) has today made the following Written Ministerial StatementA meeting of The Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN) was held in Brussels on 21 March 2017. EU Finance Minis...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 25 April 2017
My right honourable friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer (Philip Hammond) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement.An informal meeting of The Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN) was held in Valletta, Malta on 7-8 April 2017...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 25 April 2017
My honourable Friend Damian Hinds MP (The Minister of State for Employment) has made the following Written Statement. The Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council met for the Informal Meeting of Ministers on 3rd and 4th April 2017 in...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 24 April 2017
On 23 December 2016 the Foreign and Commonwealth Office fulfilled the promise given by the former Prime Minister at the NATO Chicago Summit in 2012 to commit £70 million for each of the calendar years 2015-2017 towards Afghan National Defence and Security...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 24 April 2017
I wish to update the House on how the Prosperity Fund has supported global and UK prosperity in its first year and its plans for future years. As we leave the European Union the Prosperity Fund is a vital part of how the UK will be a global, outward-looki...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 24 April 2017
The General Affairs Council (GAC) on 25 April 2017 is expected to focus on: Modification of the Commons Provisions Regulation; Bringing Cohesion Policy closer to our citizens; and Implementation of EU Macro-Regional Strategies; followed by a Working lunch...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 24 April 2017
On Thursday 16 March I intervened in the proposed acquisition of Sky by 21 Century Fox on the media public interest grounds of media plurality and commitment to broadcasting standards by issuing a European Intervention Notice (EIN).The EIN triggered the r...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 24 April 2017
I am today publishing the report of the tailored review of Arts Council England. The review was first announced in the Culture White Paper in March 2016, and was officially launched on 9 August 2016.The review’s purpose was to challenge and seek assurance...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 24 April 2017
At the point when the Assembly dissolved in January, there had been no Budget set for the Northern Ireland Executive for the 2017-18 financial year. As a result, since the end of March it has fallen to the Permanent Secretary of the Department of Finance ...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 24 April 2017
My Honourable Friend, the Parliamentary Under Secretary for State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs (Alok Sharma), has made the following written Ministerial statement:On 23 December 2016 the Foreign and Commonwealth Office fulfilled the promise given ...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 24 April 2017
My right honourable friend the Minister of State for Apprenticeships and Skills (Robert Halfon) made the following Written Ministerial Statement on 19 April 2017.I am pleased to announce the publication of analysis of English Votes for English Laws in rel...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 24 April 2017
My hon. Friend has made the following Written Statement:The Department of Health has completed its Triennial Reviews of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority, the Human Tissue Authority and the Committee on Mutagenicity of Chemicals in Food, Co...