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United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 18 November 2016
With the expiry of the call-out order made on 1st November 2015[1], a new order has been made under section 56(1B) of the Reserve Forces Act 1996 to enable Reservists to be called into permanent service in support of United Kingdom operations in Afghanist...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 18 November 2016
The Equitable Life Payment Scheme (“the Scheme”) started to make payments in 2011 and was due to close in 2014. The then Chancellor extended the Scheme in 2014 to maximise the number of payments that could be made. He subsequently announced in the Summer ...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 18 November 2016
I attended the General Affairs Council on 15 November. The meeting was chaired by the Slovak Presidency and held in Brussels.The General Affairs Council discussed: the mid-term Review of the Multiannual Financial Framework; rule of law; legislative progra...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 18 November 2016
My Right Honourable Friend the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs attended the Foreign Affairs Council on 14 November. He and My Right Honourable Friend the Secretary of State for Defence attended the joint session of the Foreign Affa...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 18 November 2016
My right hon. Friend the Minister of State for the Armed Forces (Mr Mike Penning) has made the following Written Ministerial Statement: With the expiry of the call-out order made on 1st November 2015[1], a new order has been made under section 56(1B) of t...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 18 November 2016
My honourable friend The Economic Secretary to the Treasury (Mr Simon Kirby) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement.The Equitable Life Payment Scheme (“the Scheme”) started to make payments in 2011 and was due to close in 2014. The the...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 18 November 2016
My Rt Hon Friend the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport (Karen Bradley) has made the following Statement:The Education, Youth, Culture and Sport Council will take place in Brussels on 21 and 22 November 2016. Shan Morgan, the UK Deputy Perman...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 18 November 2016
My Right Honourable Friend the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs attended the Foreign Affairs Council on 14 November. He and My Right Honourable Friend the Secretary of State for Defence attended the joint session of the Foreign Affa...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 18 November 2016
My right honourable friend the Minister of State for Exiting the European Union (David Jones) has made the following Written Ministerial Statement.I attended the General Affairs Council on 15 November. The meeting was chaired by the Slovak Presidency and ...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 17 November 2016
I wish to update the House on the appointment of Non-Executive Board Members (NEBMs) at the Department for International Trade.I am pleased to announce to the House that three independent NEBMs have been appointed to sit on our Departmental Board. A furth...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 17 November 2016
The Education, Youth, Culture and Sport Council will take place in Brussels on 21 and 22 November 2016. Shan Morgan, the UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the EU will represent the UK at the Youth section of the Council. I will represent the UK at bot...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 17 November 2016
My hon. Friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Health (Lord Prior of Brampton) has made the following written statement:I am today updating the House on the future of NHS Professionals Limited (‘The Company’).The Company was set up as a lim...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 17 November 2016
Following the recent Supreme Court judgments relating to the removal of the Spare Room Subsidy, and to ensure the facts of the cases are fully understood, I would draw colleagues’ attention to the following entry in Hansard:https://hansard.parliament.uk/c...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 17 November 2016
This week it was announced that almost 190,000 new homes were delivered in 2015-16, with over 30,000 of these as a direct result of ‘change of use’. This is welcome progress but we know that there is more we need to do. That is why we are working on a Hou...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 17 November 2016
My Rt hon Friend the Secretary of State and President of the Board of Trade (Dr Liam Fox) has today made the following statement.I wish to update the House on the appointment of Non-Executive Board Members (NEBMs) at the Department for International Trade...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 17 November 2016
My Rt Hon Friend the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport (Karen Bradley) has made the following Statement:The Education, Youth, Culture and Sport Council will take place in Brussels on 21 and 22 November 2016. Shan Morgan, the UK Deputy Perman...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 17 November 2016
I am today updating the House on the future of NHS Professionals Limited (‘The Company’).The Company was set up as a limited company fully owned by the Secretary of State for Health in 2010. Whilst it is the largest single supplier of flexible staffing to...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 17 November 2016
My Honorable Friend The Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Welfare Delivery (Caroline Nokes) has made the following Written Statement:Following the recent Supreme Court judgments relating to the removal of the Spare Room Subsidy, and to ensure the...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 17 November 2016
Today, My Hon Friend the Minister of state for Housing & Planning & Minister for London made the following Written Ministerial Statement.This week it was announced that almost 190,000 new homes were delivered in 2015-16, with over 30,000 of these ...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 16 November 2016
Across Great Britain we now have a solid foundation of Universal Credit delivery in every jobcentre and local authority. Over 400,000 claimants are receiving the new benefit and are being supported to build better futures for themselves. Alongside this we...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 16 November 2016
I am pleased to announce today’s publication of the 8th annual report of the National DNA Database Ethics Group. The Group was established on 25 July 2007 to provide Ministers with independent ethical advice on the operation and practice of the National D...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 16 November 2016
My rt hon Friend the Home Secretary is today laying a copy of the 2015/16 annual report of the Surveillance Camera Commissioner before the House, as required by Section 35 of the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012. The report has also been published on the C...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 16 November 2016
Today my department is launching a public consultation on Northern Ireland non-jury trial provisions contained within the Justice and Security (Northern Ireland) Act 2007. Sections 1 to 9 of the 2007 Act provide for a system of non-jury trial, applicable ...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 16 November 2016
My speech on the Opposition motion on the conflict and humanitarian situation in Yemen on 26 October contained two inaccuracies which I wish to correct.I stated that “President Hadi had formally requested military action to restore his Government, while t...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 16 November 2016
My right Honourable Friend, the Minister of State, Foreign and Commonwealth Office (Baroness Anelay of St Johns), has made the following written Ministerial statement:On 24 March 2016 the former Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Foreign and Commonwealth A...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 16 November 2016
My Rt Hon. Friend, the Minister of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs (Baroness Anelay of St Johns), has made the following written Ministerial statement:On Tuesday 1 and Wednesday 2 November, I chaired the fifth meeting of the Overseas Territorie...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 16 November 2016
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) is responsible for the Government’s participation in European negotiations on the EU-US Umbrella Agreement which is a comprehensive data protection framework for criminal law enforcement cooperation. Due ...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 16 November 2016
My Right Honourable Friend The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (The Rt Hon Damian Green MP) has made the following Written Statement.Across Great Britain we now have a solid foundation of Universal Credit delivery in every jobcentre and local aut...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 16 November 2016
On 24 March 2016 the former Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, the hon. Member for Rochford and Southend East (James Duddridge) informed the House that the Government would be carrying out further work on its review of res...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 16 November 2016
On Tuesday 1 and Wednesday 2 November, I chaired the fifth meeting of the Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council in London. The Council was attended by elected leaders and representatives from Anguilla, Ascension Island, Bermuda, the British Virgi...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 16 November 2016
My Right honourable friend the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (James Brokenshire) has today made the following written statement:Today my department is launching a public consultation on Northern Ireland non-jury trial provisions contained within...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 16 November 2016
My Rt Hon Friend the Minister of State for Digital and Culture (Matt Hancock) has made the following Statement:The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) is responsible for the Government’s participation in European negotiations on the EU-US Umbre...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 16 November 2016
My rt hon Friend the Minister of State for Fire and Policing (Brandon Lewis) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:I am pleased to announce today’s publication of the 8th annual report of the National DNA Database Ethics Group. The Gr...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 16 November 2016
My rt hon Friend the Minister of State for Fire and Policing (Brandon Lewis) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:My rt hon Friend the Home Secretary is today laying a copy of the 2015/16 annual report of the Surveillance Camera Comm...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 15 November 2016
I would like to update the House on the progress of High Speed Two. This Government is planning for the future and investing in world class transport infrastructure to ensure that the UK can seize opportunities and compete on the global stage. In a clear ...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 15 November 2016
I am pleased to announce the publication of analysis of English Votes for English Laws in relation to Government amendments to the Higher Education and Research Bill at Commons ReportThe English Votes for English Laws process applies to public bills in th...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 15 November 2016
My Right Honourable friend, the Secretary of State for Transport (Chris Grayling), has made the following Ministerial Statement.I would like to update the House on the progress of High Speed Two. This Government is planning for the future and investing in...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 15 November 2016
My right honourable friend the Chief Secretary to the Treasury (Mr David Gauke) made the following Written Ministerial Statement yesterday..The Treasury has concluded its annual evaluation of departments’ compliance with the rules governing off-payroll ap...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 15 November 2016
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 analysis of English Votes for English Laws in re...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 14 November 2016
The General Affairs Council (GAC) on Tuesday 15 November is expected to focus on: preparation for the December European Council; October European Council follow-up: the Mid-Term Review of the EU’s Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF); the Commission Work...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 14 November 2016
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has concluded discussions with Concentrix regarding the negotiated early exit of its contract to investigate fraud and error in the tax credits system. As previously announced to the House, HMRC acted quickly to address the u...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 14 November 2016
The Treasury has concluded its annual evaluation of departments’ compliance with the rules governing off-payroll appointments in central government for 2014-15. Specific rules implemented in 2012 require departments’ most senior staff to be on payroll, an...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 14 November 2016
My right honourable friend the Minister of State, the Department for Exiting the European Union (David Jones) has made the following Written Ministerial Statement.The General Affairs Council (GAC) on Tuesday 15 November is expected to focus on: preparatio...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 14 November 2016
My hounourable friend the Financial Secretary to the Treasury (Jane Ellison) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement.HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has concluded discussions with Concentrix regarding the negotiated early exit of its cont...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 8 November 2016
I wish to update the House on the programme of rail investment in the Great Western route and the steps we are taking to ensure this improves services to passengers while getting the best deal for taxpayers.We are continuing to invest £2.8bn in this elect...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 8 November 2016
Today I have laid an amended Civil Service Compensation Scheme before Parliament along with a report setting out the process by which we have sought to try to reach agreement with relevant trade unions.The terms outlined in the Civil Service Compensation ...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 8 November 2016
I attended the EU Environment Council in Luxembourg on 17 October along with my Hon Friend the Minister of State for Climate Change and Industry (Nick Hurd MP). I wish to update the House on the matters discussed. Effort Share and Land Use, Land Use Chang...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 8 November 2016
Agriculture and Fisheries Council will take place on 14-15 November in Brussels. I will represent the UK. As the provisional agenda stands, the primary focus for Fisheries will be a Political Agreement on fishing opportunities for EU vessels for certain d...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 8 November 2016
A meeting of The Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN) will be held in Brussels on 8 November 2016. EU Finance Ministers are due to discuss the following items:Ministerial dialogue with the European Free Trade AssociationECOFIN will be preceded ...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 8 November 2016
In accordance with section 36(5) of the Terrorism Act 2006, David Anderson QC, the Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Legislation, prepared a report on the operation in 2014 of the Terrorism Act 2000 and Part 1 of the Terrorism Act 2006, which was laid bef...