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United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 10 February 2016
The Ministry of Defence Votes A Estimate 2016-17, has been laid before the House today as HC715. This outlines the maximum numbers of personnel to be maintained for each Service in the Armed Forces during Financial Year 2016-17.
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 10 February 2016
The Ministry of Defence Votes A Supplementary Votes 2015-16, has been laid before the House today as HC716. This outlines the increased maximum numbers of personnel to be maintained for Service in the Reserve Marines Force during Financial Year 2015-16.
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 10 February 2016
My hon.Friend the Minister of State for Housing and Planning has made the following Written Ministerial Statement.I am today announcing the launch of a Review of the Homes and Communities Agency in line with the requirement on all government departments t...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 10 February 2016
My rt hon Friend the Secretary of State for the Home Department (Theresa May) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:Today I announced the launch of the Joint Fraud Taskforce.Fraud is a serious crime which shames our financial system. ...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 10 February 2016
My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Defence (Mr Michael Fallon) has made the following Written Ministerial Statement.The Ministry of Defence Votes A Supplementary Votes 2015-16, has been laid before the House today as HC716. This outlines the ...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 10 February 2016
My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Defence (Mr Michael Fallon) has made the following Written Ministerial Statement. The Ministry of Defence Votes A Estimate 2016-17, has been laid before the House today as HC715. This outlines the maximum nu...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 9 February 2016
I am today announcing the outcome of the joint consultation on devolving powers to extend Sunday trading hours to local areas. The current Sunday trading rules limiting the Sunday opening hours of large shops in England and Wales were established over 20 ...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 9 February 2016
This written ministerial statement confirms that the hon. Member for Brent Central (Dawn Butler) and the hon. Member for Dewsbury (Paula Sherriff) have been appointed as full members of the United Kingdom Delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Co...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 9 February 2016
My Rt hon Friend the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills (Sajid Javid) has today made the following statement.I am today announcing the outcome of the joint consultation on devolving powers to extend Sunday trading hours to local areas....
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 9 February 2016
My Rt Hon. Friend the Prime Minister has made the following statement to the House of Commons: This written ministerial statement confirms that the hon. Member for Brent Central (Dawn Butler) and the hon. Member for Dewsbury (Paula Sherriff) have been app...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 8 February 2016
My noble Friend the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills (Baroness Neville-Rolfe) has today made the following statement.The Informal Competitiveness Council took place in Amsterdam on 27th and 28th January. The UK wa...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 8 February 2016
Today I have announced a new policy to restrict inappropriate use of taxpayers’ money for lobbying purposes. From 1st May, or before where feasible, the following standard clause will now be applied to new and renewed grants.“The following costs are not E...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 8 February 2016
My Right Honourable friend the Minister for the Cabinet Office and Paymaster General (Matthew Hancock) has made the following Written Ministerial Statement: Today I have announced a new policy to restrict inappropriate use of taxpayers’ money for lobbying...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 8 February 2016
The Informal Competitiveness Council took place in Amsterdam on 27th and 28th January. The UK was represented by Minister of State for Universities and Science (Joseph Johnson) on day one (Research) and myself on day two (Internal Market and Industry) The...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 8 February 2016
The following statement supercedes the earlier statement submitted today.The Informal Competitiveness Council took place in Amsterdam on 27th and 28th January. The UK was represented by Minister of State for Universities and Science (Joseph Johnson) on da...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 5 February 2016
I would like to update the House following the declaration earlier this week of a Public Health Emergency of International Concern by the World Health Organisation (WHO) in relation to the Zika virus and its possible link with microcephaly.The Government ...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 5 February 2016
In May 2015, the Pensions Ombudsman issued his Final Determination in a case brought by a retired Scottish firefighter against the Government Actuary’s Department (GAD). This found that GAD was guilty of maladministration in failing to update the factors ...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 5 February 2016
On 25 November 2015 the government announced in the Spending Review that it would consult on cross-public sector action on exit payment terms, to reduce the costs of redundancy pay-outs and ensure greater consistency between workforces.Today I have launch...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 5 February 2016
I should like to make a statement on the final report of operational productivity in English NHS acute hospitals carried out by Lord Carter of Coles.His detailed analysis of acute hospitals across the NHS has revealed unwarranted variations across a whole...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 5 February 2016
My right honourable friend the Chief Secretary to the Treasury (Greg Hands) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement.On 25 November 2015 the government announced in the Spending Review that it would consult on cross-public sector action ...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 4 February 2016
We are reforming GCSEs, AS and A levels to make sure that they give students the best possible preparation for further and higher education, and for employment. We want new GCSEs to set expectations which match those of the best education systems in the w...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 4 February 2016
I have today laid before Parliament a Ministry of Defence Departmental Minute to advise of the intent to gift up to 59 surplus Service Family Accommodation to the Northern Ireland Executive. This gift forms part of coalition Government’s financial settlem...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 4 February 2016
My Rt Hon Friend, the Home Secretary, has today laid before the House, the Police Grant Report (England and Wales) 2016/17 (HC 753). The Report sets out, my Rt Hon Friend, the Home Secretary’s determination for 2016/17 of the aggregate amount of grant tha...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 4 February 2016
My Honourable Friend the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department of Culture, Media and Sport (jointly with the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills) and Minister for Intellectual Property (Baroness Neville-Rolfe) has made the fo...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 4 February 2016
My rt hon Friend the Minister of State for Policing, Crime and Criminal Justice (Mike Penning) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:My rt hon Friend, the Home Secretary, has today laid before the House, the Police Grant Report (Engla...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 4 February 2016
My hon. Friend the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State and Minister for Defence Personnel and Veterans (Mr Mark Lancaster) has made the following Written Ministerial Statement. I have today laid before Parliament a Ministry of Defence Departmental Minu...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 4 February 2016
My honourable friend the Minister of State for Schools (Mr. Nick Gibb) has made the following Written Ministerial Statement.We are reforming GCSEs, AS and A levels to make sure that they give students the best possible preparation for further and higher e...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 4 February 2016
This Government has decided not to opt-in to the Justice and Home Affairs provision within the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Negotiations on the Regulation were concluded on 15 December 2015 and a proposed final compromise text was communi...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 3 February 2016
I have today laid before Parliament, pursuant to Section 86 of the Climate Change Act 2008, the “State of the Estate in 2014-15”. This report describes the efficiency and sustainability of the Government's Civil Estate and records the progress that Govern...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 3 February 2016
My Right Honourable friend the Minister for the Cabinet Office and Paymaster General (Matthew Hancock) has made the following Written Ministerial Statement: I have today laid before Parliament, pursuant to Section 86 of the Climate Change Act 2008, the “S...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 2 February 2016
I am pleased to announce the award of a £1.1 billion contract with Ascent Flight Training, the UK Military Flying Training System (UKMFTS) partner, and its supply chain, for a designed and managed fixed wing flying training service until 2033. Ascent is a...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 2 February 2016
Public service pensions in payment and deferment are indexed annually, and the legislation requires them to be increased by the same percentage as additional pensions (State Earnings Related Pension and State Second Pension). The Consumer Prices Index up ...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 2 February 2016
An informal meeting of the Justice and Home Affairs (JHA) Council was held on 25-26 January. 25 January was the Interior day, and I attended on behalf of the UK. 26 January was the Justice Day, and my Rt. Hon Friend James Brokenshire MP, the Immigration M...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 2 February 2016
It is the normal practice when a Government department proposes to make a gift of a value exceeding £300,000, for the department concerned to present to the House of Commons a Minute giving particulars of the gift and explaining the circumstances; and to ...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 2 February 2016
Today I announced £13 million to allow councils across the country to deliver 30 hours of free childcare for hard-working parents of three- and four-year-olds – a year ahead of schedule. As a result, some working parents in York, Wigan, Staffordshire, Swi...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 2 February 2016
My hon. Friend the Minister of State for Defence Procurement (Mr Philip Dunne) has made the following Written Ministerial Statement. I am pleased to announce the award of a £1.1 billion contract with Ascent Flight Training, the UK Military Flying Training...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 2 February 2016
My right honourable friend the Chief Secretary to the Treasury (Greg Hands) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement.Public service pensions in payment and deferment are indexed annually, and the legislation requires them to be increased...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 2 February 2016
My right Honourable Friend, the Secretary for State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs (Philip Hammond), has made the following written Ministerial statement:It is the normal practice when a Government department proposes to make a gift of a value excee...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 2 February 2016
My honourable friend the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Childcare and Education (Mr. Sam Gyimah) has made the following Written Ministerial Statement.Today I announced £13 million to allow councils across the country to deliver 30 hours of fre...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 2 February 2016
My rt hon Friend the Secretary of State for the Home Department (Theresa May) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:An informal meeting of the Justice and Home Affairs (JHA) Council was held on 25-26 January. 25 January was the Interi...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 1 February 2016
The Electoral Commission intend to provide an Indemnity for the Chief Counting Officer, Deputy Chief Counting Officer, Regional Counting Officers and Counting Officers at the forthcoming Referendum on membership of the European Union.The European Union Re...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 29 January 2016
I am pleased to announce that the Government is publishing evidence to support the Low Pay Commission’s National Minimum Wage recommendations for 2016. This document contains economic analysis that the Low Pay Commission may want to consider when making i...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 29 January 2016
My hon Friend the Minister for Skills (Nick Boles) has today made the following statement. I am pleased to announce that the Government is publishing evidence to support the Low Pay Commission’s National Minimum Wage recommendations for 2016. This documen...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 28 January 2016
The Government has carefully considered how best to provide assistance and protection to unaccompanied refugee children from Syria, other regions of conflict, and for those in transit in Europe.The crisis in Syria and events in the Middle East, North Afri...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 28 January 2016
In March 2015, the Government announced the intention to negotiate a City Deal with Aberdeen. This followed the successful agreement of City Deals across England and the Glasgow and Clyde Valley City Deal in Scotland. I can today inform the House that the...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 28 January 2016
My department is committed to upholding the rule of law, by defending the independence of the judiciary, guaranteeing access to justice and supporting the highest quality advocacy in our courts. My department has also had to play its part in the broader r...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 28 January 2016
My rt hon Friend the Minister of State for Immigration (James Brokenshire) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:The Government has carefully considered how best to provide assistance and protection to unaccompanied refugee children f...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 28 January 2016
My rt Hon Friend the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government (Greg Clark) has made the following Written Ministerial Statement.In March 2015, the Government announced the intention to negotiate a City Deal with Aberdeen. This followed the ...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 28 January 2016
My right honourable friend the Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice (Michael Gove) has made the following Written Statement."My department is committed to upholding the rule of law, by defending the independence of the judiciary, guaran...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 27 January 2016
My noble Friend the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills (Baroness Neville-Rolfe) has today made the following statement. I laid before Parliament on Monday 25 January draft regulations that implement the public regis...