A list of puns related to "Parliamentary Ombudsman"
This is in England.
In 2019 I bought a car (a silver VW Polo), a blue fiat panda was provided in part exchange for this. The VW polo was fully taxed, insured and maintained. The only issue was I never received a V5 for the car, so I wrote a letter of enquiry to the DVLA. Approx 6 months later, I received a letter in the post from the DVLA stating that a Certificate of Destruction was issued for the VW Polo. The VW Polo was never destroyed, and is currently parked at my university. ^((Imagine that one day you get back from shopping, only to get a random official letter that says you can't use your car again).)
The DVLA would provide no further clarification, other than that the VW Polo was marked as destroyed by a scrapyard and no further amendments to their database could take place. Trading standards told me to write to the car seller, but that went nowhere. Pressure from my MP made the DVLA tell me which scrapyard "destroyed" the car. Fearing that my number plate had been cloned, I asked the police to investigate.
The police investigation determined that the company I bought the car from gave in the wrong paperwork to the scrapyard when they scrapped the blue fiat panda (the one given in part exchange when I bought VW polo). Somehow, both the seller and the scrapyard mistook a silver VW Polo for a blue Fiat Panda. As such, the VW polo has been marked as destroyed.
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##update: President Sarkissian resigned | Opposition, Ruling parties respond | NGO chief on Sarkissian's political record and business dealings | Citizenship drama
Details in Sunday post, in case you missed it. The role of the President in Armenia was severely restricted in favor of a parliamentary system after the 2015 constitutional amendment.
Sarkissian has one week to change his mind, said parliament president Alen Simonyan, who is set to become the acting president for approximately a month until a new president is elected by parliament.
HD MP Seyran Ohanyan: Sarkissian failed to fulfill his presidential responsibilities of protecting Armenia's security and territorial integrity. In recent times I haven't seen any activities from Sarkissian to strengthen the statehood and ensure security.
Sarkissian could have formed a restraining mechanism around the president's institute. One theory behind his resignation is there might be unfavorable events ahead of us, which Sarkissian decided to avoid by resigning.
The events of the past several years are also a result of Sarkissian's inaction. The new president should have a great reputation at home and in the diaspora. //
PU MP Hayk Mamijanyan: The resignation reasons mentioned by Sarkissian are illogical. He must have been familiar with the Constitution while accepting the job in 2018. While complaining about not having enough powers, Sarkissian decided to yield some of the powers he had to the Parliament. //
QP MP Arsen Torosyan: I respect Sarkissian's decision but the resignation reasons he mentioned in the letter are strange. [About the complaints that the president cannot, for example, veto laws:] It doesn't make sense to allow a president, who is elected by the parliament, to veto laws adopted by the same parliament, which was elected by the people. We don't have the U.S. model.
Sarkissian knew the limits of presidential powers. I've worked with him as a former Healthcare Minister and Premier's aide. We've spoken about the presidential limits on numerous occasions. I may agree or disagree with him, but in any case, it's his decision. //
QP MP Khachatur Sukiasyan: His resignation was somewhat predictable. Wasn't Sarkissian aware of the president's limitations when he accepted the job? {When asked about Sark
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This is a week of continuing unfinished business.
Government bills on financing nuclear power stations and supporting businesses hit by pandemic-induced rent debt progress towards the end of their Commons journey.
Meatier stuff is happening in the Lords.
They're considering amendments to the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill, including disregarding convictions and cautions against gay men for former sexual offences that are now legal.
And then Friday brings private members' bills.
Mark Jenkinson kicks off with one extending careers guidance in secondary schools.
Nuclear Energy (Financing) Bill - report stage and 3rd reading
Approves a new financing model for building nuclear power stations whereby households pay a small amount each month to fund plants as they're being constructed. By financing nuclear projects upfront, the aim is to make them more attractive to domestic investors and reduce the UK's reliance on funding from overseas groups like the China General Nuclear Power Group. More information here.
Co-Operatives (Employee Company Ownership) Bill
Gives employees the right to buy out all or part of a business at risk of collapsing, and run it as a co-operative. Ten minute rule motion presented by Christina Rees.
Digitally Altered Body Images Bill
Requires advertisers, broadcasters and publishers to show a certain logo when images of human bodies or body parts have had their proportions digitally altered. Ten minute rule motion presented by Luke Evans.
Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Bill - report stage and 3rd reading
Enables arbitration to be used to resolve rent disputes between landlords and commercial tenants. Aims to ensure that rent debt that built up because of pandemic closures doesn't force an otherwise viable business to fold.
No votes scheduled
Education (Careers Guidance in Schools) Bill - report stage and 3rd reading
Requires state schools to provide careers guidance for children throughout their secondary educa
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##Diaspora Affairs office will cut bureaucracy for diasporans with a new "repatriation center"
Dozens of young repatriates from several countries were invited to the 'Repatriation Week' event for introduction and exchange of ideas.
Office chief Zareh Sinanyan: repatriation is a very difficult decision, but I am sure that it will be the brightest decision in the life of all the young people present. Young people continue to repatriate despite the difficulties since last year.
We're currently forming a repatriation integration center based on the experience of other countries. Its goal is to eliminate քաշքշուկ so our repatriated families will only have to deal with one office that will address all their problems.
We're also working with several companies to act as intermediaries to help the repatriates with employment in their respective fields. //
ARCTX representative: we signed a cooperation memorandum with the Diaspora Office to address the IT expert shortage in Armenia with the help of repatriates. //
https://armenpress.am/arm/news/1071103.html
##startups received grants to improve the quality of life of disabled residents through assistive technologies
A competition was held. Revive Acceleration Program gave grants to 4 tech startups on Monday to help improve veterans' lives. It's a joint project by the government and the UN.
Labor Minister: we invited one of the winners to Armenia and reached an agreement. Our care centers will have "tech rooms". Our startups have great potential in the prosthetics industry. We're ready to help them capture international markets. When the products are ready, we will sign purchase contracts to help veterans in Armenia.
UN representative: these are quite innovative solutions. //
Winner AIP Tech: our product is a biodegradable bioactive substance that will replace bone. When we have a large bone defect, it is more desirable to have a material that will break down over time and cause the natural bone to grow in its place. [some "universal soldier" magic shit] //
Winner Oqni is an Armenian startup that produces lower extremity prostheses with the help of artificial intelligence, which also helps with the recovery process.
Winner Sheral produces limb prostheses using carbon fiber.
Winner Key2enable is an American startup that offers tools for communication and learning.
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##chess grandmaster Levon Aronian finalizes switch to U.S. team
2020 was a difficult year for Aronian for multiple reasons: the death of his wife, the pandemic, and war. He was reportedly unable to have access to chess equipment for some period, which aggravated the situation, leading him to accept an offer from the U.S. to switch teams in early 2021. Aronian complained about a lack of support from the state.
Chess Federation, led by Aronian's relative Serj Sargsyan, offered financial assistance, but Aronian rejected it, saying the problem was not in the lack of financial support but rather the attitude towards him and chess. Aronian disagreed with certain chess policies.
Aronian's criticism about bad policies appeared to be towards Mkhitar Hayrapetyan, a Parliamentary official tasked with chess. One complaint was that some schools were closed after 2018. Aronian complained that Sports Minister and Premier Pashinyan ignored his complaints about these issues and neglected the field. Sports Minister responded saying there were no official obligations they had not fulfilled.
Mkhitar Hayrapetyan denied Aronian's accusations about the field being neglected, and announced the opening of a new Chess Mastery School with the efforts of Yerevan Chess Federation (separate from Serj's Chess Federation).
Mkhitaryan said the new chess school will train youth to become Armenia's next generation players, amid a drop in performance by the Armenian team "in the past six years". "[The new school] is necessary to restore Armenia as a chess superpower."
In response to hateful social media comments towards Aronian and comments about the lack of a chess supercomputer in Armenia, Aronian's girlfriend wrote, "It's strange. Even without a powerful supercomputer Levon Aronian continues to score victories. Do you even hear yourselves? What computer? It is a pity that a part of the population, directed by misinformation, betrays the devotees of the nation."
In 2019, the government allocated $133,000 to fund Aronian. "Modern-day chess is linked to high-tech and players need good computers. Aronian is using a 2013 computer which needs a revamp," explained the government. The financial transactions show that the government sent the funds to Ministry, and the latter spent it on the equipment. There was no similar aid for Aronian in 2020, possibly due to pandemic and war hardships
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https://www.mumsnet.com/Talk/general_health/4430045-Horrific-errors-in-NHS-notes
Horrific errors in NHS notes28 Today 19:37Dragon888
I tried to get a full set of my nhs notes from birth to current date including all letters only to be given a heavily redacted copy with some horrific errors.
I am teetotal and a buddhist but an NHS GP wrote that I am a "heavy drinker"!!!!!!!!!!!! (I would note that a full blood count had revealed ZERO percent alcohol in my blood!)
Also my child was born via caesarean section and was not breathing at birth it was traumatic (but my child is healthy now) born in 2001 so an adult now but a few years ago when my child was 17yrs old someone had accessed my nhs notes and changed it to "completely normal birth in completely normal case".
There are many more AWFUL errors too.
GPs keep saying "oh, you have a sensitivity to morphine, dont you" No I am ok with morphine, I have had it twice due to operations and not had any bad side effects. I STILL have no answer as to why they keep stating inaccuracies. My response is always no I don't why are you saying that? they end the conversation and end the phonecall or end the gp appointment
Other GPs had clearly followed the incorrect narrative and the reason that I had been requesting my nhs notes for the last six years only to be repeatedly ignored and or given heavily redacted notes is due to the bizarre way that gps have been behaving towards me.
Stating inaccuracies and being rude to me.
Before all of this I was an nhs volunteer - I still have the badge. My paid employment was at a dementia care home. I deserve a LOT better than this.
According to the GDPR we are supposed to have the legal right to view our FULL nhs notes unless a valid reason is provided for the redaction (which would be VERY rare, even dementia patients are usually allowed to see things). We are supposed to be able to have FACTUAL inaccuracies deleted and if we disagree with a gps comment a note should be added.
I complained to the GP surgery who totally mugged me off and told me that since it was added by a previous practice there was nothing that they could do about it! - which is NOT true, the GP practice who holds your nhs notes are the ones who are responsible for the keeping of accurate notes; then I contacted the ICO who have n
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##parliamentary opposition organized a rally in Yerevan's Opera square
The rally began at 6 pm. 3,700 people were present as of 7 pm. They want Pashinyan's resignation. A "resistance" movement was launched.
Kocharyan blamed the Pashinyan administration for the failure of the negotiation process.
Kocharyan about negotiations: our negotiation positions were strengthened by our victory in the first war. The 7 adjacent regions, Armenia's combat-efficient army, and the fact that Armenia was the guarantor of Artsakh's security. This gave us big strength during the whole negotiation process, and step by step we were recording diplomatic victories [?] until they lost it all. //
Kocharyan about the "resistance": we should all unite around the resistance movement. It won't last long, a matter of weeks or months. It all depends on you.
ARF Saghatelyan: the enemy continues to have ambitions for Syunik. They try to Turkify Armenia. What should we do? We must launch a national resistance in Armenia and across the diaspora.
The resistance movement must have two directions: internal and external. On the external front we must show the world that Nikol does not represent Armenians, he has no mandate for more concessions. Any anti-Armenian document signed by Nikol will be unacceptable to us.
They are taking us to a new capitulation with the "peace" agenda. There are many examples in history when the losing country found the strength to stand up and develop. That [presumably "peace"] is the path of destruction for Armenia and we must all reject it.
On the internal front, we must resist the corruption, plundering of the state budget, pressure on the judicial. We must form big and small resistance groups in every field... Nikol traitor, Nikol traitor! //
The ex-regime announced plans to form offices and sign up volunteers to join the "resistance".
https://armenpress.am/arm/news/1067648.html https://factor.am/438911.html https://factor.am/438911.html https://factor.am/438832.html https://youtu.be/m7Qr-sRmXgw?t=222
##diaspora office chief Zareh Sinanyan presented budget stats
Sinanyan: our office will receive ֏579M in funding. ֏374M for the Armenia-Diaspora partnership program and ֏204M for attracting diasporan potential.
Step Toward Home program will be conducted in four phases with 400 diasporan participants.
Youth Ambassador program will get ֏12
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##Prosecutors: Azerbaijan was included in the list of major countries for heroin trafficking
General Prosecutor's office: Armenia continues the fight against narco-trafficking. Last year we arrested 14 people for smuggling narco from Iran. This year so far there have been 24 arrests.
2017-2020: customs agency found 157kg
2021 alone: customs agency found 451kg
Through various methods, 717kg of heroin was found coming from Iran.
Similar operations were carried out to prevent smuggling from Iran to Artsakh and Armenia: 16 individuals were arrested, 10 of whom have been sentenced.
Our cooperation with Iranian law enforcement has improved, and that's reflected in these enforcement numbers.
This was also reflected in a letter sent by the UN Office of Drug and Crime, in which they praised Armenia's efforts in stopping narco-flow from Iran to Europe. The UN agency vowed to share intelligence and help retrain Armenian agents.
Lately, we've been more active in combatting trafficking thanks to closer cooperation between Armenian and Iranian agents. This was discussed during the 2019 and 2021 meetings, as well as during meetings on international platforms.
For example, during the Iranian prosecutor's October 12 trip to Armenia, we discussed the installation of modern technologies in customs checkpoint, and bringing the traffickers to justice.
This shows how untruthful Ilham Aliyev was during his CIS speech on October 15, when he accused Armenia and Iran of trafficking narcotics. This was done to cover up the fact that Azerbaijan is a major narco-transfer state.
According to the UN Drugs and Crime agency report, Armenia is in the "Not main countries source of transit" category, while Azerbaijan is listed as a main transit state. //
https://armenpress.am/arm/news/1066815.html https://www.unodc.org/documents/data-and-analysis/WDR2021/7.4.2_Heroin_trafficking_TRANSIT.pdf
##Armenia did not "sign" under Putin's "anti-West" statement made during the recent CIS bloc meeting
Security agencies of CIS republics held a meeting in Moscow on October 13, attended by Putin. It ended with the Russian agency releasing a statement about "West is using pro-democracy elements to destabilize CIS republics".
Armenia's NSS was asked to comment whether they "signed" under that statement si
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##Armenia imported liquid oxygen stations to increase production to meet COVID demand / "clean room" for scientific research
The demand has never been this high, said the director of Physics Institute (National Science Laboratory) Ani Aprahamyan. On July 13 we learned that the NSL planned to import cryogenic equipment to produce liquid oxygen.
Ani Aprahamyan in July: the NSL was producing oxygen to the best of its abilities. Last year, at one point, we were supplying 95% of oxygen in Yerevan hospitals. The issue is with the center being 65 years old. Things would break often.
Our U.S.-based diasporan doctors and orgs helped modernize the station. It should work another 50 years. The new center will launch its operations on August 13 and will supply oxygen to all of Armenia.
We had to import the liquid oxygen from Georgia during the war. The new station will make us more self-sufficient. Besides that, the quality of the new oxygen is much better. It's good enough for scientific use. //
Aprahamian gave an update during an interview today. "The demand for oxygen has never been this high." Several facilities produce oxygen today.
Aprahamian: as of last December, NSL was producing 48% of Armenia's liquid oxygen. Other stations can also produce the gas. Hospitals produce 35-100L/hour. Ours produces 2,600L/day.
Liquid production is the most efficient with its high density, if you have the gasificator to turn it into gas. Last week the demand was 4x our production; we try to utilize the old station whenever possible so we hired new operators.
The new oxygen station was purchased recently from a Russian company Gleimash (?). They sent experts to retrain our workers.
Healthcare Ministry recently contacted us and wanted to take over the distribution process. Previously, hospitals would contact us directly for oxygen and pick it up. Now we give it to Ministry so they can distribute it where necessary.
This liquid oxygen and its gas can also be used for scientific purposes because it's 99.9% pure. You can use it in chemistry, the army, etc. Non-pure oxygen is sufficient for healthcare only. //
##Armenia is working on a Cleanroom lab / Ability to produce materials to help soldiers hide from enemy drones
National Science Laboratory director Ani Aprahamyan
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Let's face it, Parliament is not where the drama is this week.
The prime minister is under increasing pressure elsewhere, setting himself up for another interesting PMQs.
Sue Gray's report into the Downing Street parties will probably land at the end of the week at the earliest, meaning any parliamentary debate on it will fall next week.
The Elections Bill gets another airing in the Commons on Monday.
The most controversial bit is probably the requirement to show ID when voting. Proposed amendments include removing that clause, as well as reducing the voting age to 16 in parliamentary elections and banning overseas electors from donating to UK parties.
And the Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill arrives from the Lords.
This is the centrepiece of the government's animal welfare agenda. It would legally recognise that vertebrate animals are sentient beings capable of feelings like pain and joy.
Elections Bill - report stage and 3rd reading
Introduces new measures aimed at strengthening the integrity of the electoral process, including requiring voters to show ID in General Elections. Scraps the 15-year limit on voting for UK citizens living overseas. Lays out new rules for EU citizens standing and voting in UK elections. Requires digital campaign materials to show details of the promoter of the materials (as is the case for printed materials).
Digital Devices (Access for Next of Kin) Bill
Grants the next of kin a right of access to the digital devices of a dead or incapacitated person. Ten minute rule motion presented by Ian Paisley.
Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill - 2nd reading
Establishes in law the sentience of vertebrate animals. Also creates an animal sentience committee to report on whether government policymaking is taking into account the fact that animals are sentient beings capable of feeling emotions and pain. Started in the Lords.
Prisons (Violence) Bill
Places a duty on the Prison and Probation Service and private prison operators to minimise violence in prisons. Ten minute rule motion presented by Grahame Morris.
Building Safety Bill - report stage and 3rd reading
Imple
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Let's face it, Parliament is not where the drama is this week.
The prime minister is under increasing pressure elsewhere, setting himself up for another interesting PMQs.
Sue Gray's report into the Downing Street parties will probably land at the end of the week at the earliest, meaning any parliamentary debate on it will fall next week.
The Elections Bill gets another airing in the Commons on Monday.
The most controversial bit is probably the requirement to show ID when voting. Proposed amendments include removing that clause, as well as reducing the voting age to 16 in parliamentary elections and banning overseas electors from donating to UK parties.
And the Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill arrives from the Lords.
This is the centrepiece of the government's animal welfare agenda. It would legally recognise that vertebrate animals are sentient beings capable of feelings like pain and joy.
Elections Bill - report stage and 3rd reading
Introduces new measures aimed at strengthening the integrity of the electoral process, including requiring voters to show ID in General Elections. Scraps the 15-year limit on voting for UK citizens living overseas. Lays out new rules for EU citizens standing and voting in UK elections. Requires digital campaign materials to show details of the promoter of the materials (as is the case for printed materials).
Digital Devices (Access for Next of Kin) Bill
Grants the next of kin a right of access to the digital devices of a dead or incapacitated person. Ten minute rule motion presented by Ian Paisley.
Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill - 2nd reading
Establishes in law the sentience of vertebrate animals. Also creates an animal sentience committee to report on whether government policymaking is taking into account the fact that animals are sentient beings capable of feeling emotions and pain. Started in the Lords.
Prisons (Violence) Bill
Places a duty on the Prison and Probation Service and private prison operators to minimise violence in prisons. Ten minute rule motion presented by Grahame Morris.
Building Safety Bill - report stage and 3rd reading
Imple
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Another week, more drama for Boris Johnson.
On top of partygate, the prime minister now faces accusations of Islamophobia and blackmail within his ranks.
In Parliament, we could see Tories express their discontent by voting against the government.
But that's assuming the agenda will stay as it is.
Once Sue Gray's report drops, we could see lots of rejigging to account for lengthy debates on its findings.
The plan as it stands is to press on with the government's agenda.
We see a new bill introduced this week tackling privacy concerns over smart devices like TVs and speakers.
Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Bill - report stage and 3rd reading
Begins widescale reform of the leasehold system. Restricts ground rent on new leaseholds to a nominal ("peppercorn") amount. Started in the Lords.
Consumer Protection (Double Charging) Bill
Aims to protect customers from being charged twice for the same good or service. Ten minute rule motion presented by Huw Merriman.
Judicial Review and Courts Bill - report stage and 3rd reading
Reforms judicial review (where judges decide whether an action taken by a public body was lawful) and other bits of the legal system. Among other things, it introduces an online-only conviction procedure for defendants pleading guilty so they don't have to go through a court.
Spiking (Offence) Bill
Makes spiking a criminal offence (defined as administering or attempting to administer drugs or alcohol to a person without their consent). Ten minute rule motion presented by Richard Graham.
Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Bill - 2nd reading
Introduces regulation to make smart devices (like smart TVs and speakers) more secure against cyber attacks. Aims to speed up the rollout of mobile, full-fibre and gigabit-capable networks across the UK.
No votes scheduled
Cultural Objects (Protection from Seizure) Bill - 2nd reading
Currently, foreign cultural objects on loan to UK museums are protected from seizure or forfeiture for 12 months. This bill would allow that to be extended by a further three m
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This is a week of continuing unfinished business.
Government bills on financing nuclear power stations and supporting businesses hit by pandemic-induced rent debt progress towards the end of their Commons journey.
Meatier stuff is happening in the Lords.
They're considering amendments to the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill, including disregarding convictions and cautions against gay men for former sexual offences that are now legal.
And then Friday brings private members' bills.
Mark Jenkinson kicks off with one extending careers guidance in secondary schools.
Nuclear Energy (Financing) Bill - report stage and 3rd reading
Approves a new financing model for building nuclear power stations whereby households pay a small amount each month to fund plants as they're being constructed. By financing nuclear projects upfront, the aim is to make them more attractive to domestic investors and reduce the UK's reliance on funding from overseas groups like the China General Nuclear Power Group. More information here.
Co-Operatives (Employee Company Ownership) Bill
Gives employees the right to buy out all or part of a business at risk of collapsing, and run it as a co-operative. Ten minute rule motion presented by Christina Rees.
Digitally Altered Body Images Bill
Requires advertisers, broadcasters and publishers to show a certain logo when images of human bodies or body parts have had their proportions digitally altered. Ten minute rule motion presented by Luke Evans.
Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Bill - report stage and 3rd reading
Enables arbitration to be used to resolve rent disputes between landlords and commercial tenants. Aims to ensure that rent debt that built up because of pandemic closures doesn't force an otherwise viable business to fold.
No votes scheduled
Education (Careers Guidance in Schools) Bill - report stage and 3rd reading
Requires state schools to provide careers guidance for children throughout their secondary educa
Click here to join more than 5,000 people and get this in your email inbox for free every Sunday. Click here for daily updates on Twitter.
This is a week of continuing unfinished business.
Government bills on financing nuclear power stations and supporting businesses hit by pandemic-induced rent debt progress towards the end of their Commons journey.
Meatier stuff is happening in the Lords.
They're considering amendments to the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill, including disregarding convictions and cautions against gay men for former sexual offences that are now legal.
And then Friday brings private members' bills.
Mark Jenkinson kicks off with one extending careers guidance in secondary schools.
Nuclear Energy (Financing) Bill - report stage and 3rd reading
Approves a new financing model for building nuclear power stations whereby households pay a small amount each month to fund plants as they're being constructed. By financing nuclear projects upfront, the aim is to make them more attractive to domestic investors and reduce the UK's reliance on funding from overseas groups like the China General Nuclear Power Group. More information here.
Co-Operatives (Employee Company Ownership) Bill
Gives employees the right to buy out all or part of a business at risk of collapsing, and run it as a co-operative. Ten minute rule motion presented by Christina Rees.
Digitally Altered Body Images Bill
Requires advertisers, broadcasters and publishers to show a certain logo when images of human bodies or body parts have had their proportions digitally altered. Ten minute rule motion presented by Luke Evans.
Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Bill - report stage and 3rd reading
Enables arbitration to be used to resolve rent disputes between landlords and commercial tenants. Aims to ensure that rent debt that built up because of pandemic closures doesn't force an otherwise viable business to fold.
No votes scheduled
Education (Careers Guidance in Schools) Bill - report stage and 3rd reading
Requires state schools to provide careers guidance for children throughout their secondary educa
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Another week, more drama for Boris Johnson.
On top of partygate, the prime minister now faces accusations of Islamophobia and blackmail within his ranks.
In Parliament, we could see Tories express their discontent by voting against the government.
But that's assuming the agenda will stay as it is.
Once Sue Gray's report drops, we could see lots of rejigging to account for lengthy debates on its findings.
The plan as it stands is to press on with the government's agenda.
We see a new bill introduced this week tackling privacy concerns over smart devices like TVs and speakers.
Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Bill - report stage and 3rd reading
Begins widescale reform of the leasehold system. Restricts ground rent on new leaseholds to a nominal ("peppercorn") amount. Started in the Lords.
Consumer Protection (Double Charging) Bill
Aims to protect customers from being charged twice for the same good or service. Ten minute rule motion presented by Huw Merriman.
Judicial Review and Courts Bill - report stage and 3rd reading
Reforms judicial review (where judges decide whether an action taken by a public body was lawful) and other bits of the legal system. Among other things, it introduces an online-only conviction procedure for defendants pleading guilty so they don't have to go through a court.
Spiking (Offence) Bill
Makes spiking a criminal offence (defined as administering or attempting to administer drugs or alcohol to a person without their consent). Ten minute rule motion presented by Richard Graham.
Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Bill - 2nd reading
Introduces regulation to make smart devices (like smart TVs and speakers) more secure against cyber attacks. Aims to speed up the rollout of mobile, full-fibre and gigabit-capable networks across the UK.
No votes scheduled
Cultural Objects (Protection from Seizure) Bill - 2nd reading
Currently, foreign cultural objects on loan to UK museums are protected from seizure or forfeiture for 12 months. This bill would allow that to be extended by a further three m
Click here to join more than 5,000 people and get this in your email inbox for free every Sunday. Click here for daily updates on Twitter.
This is a week of continuing unfinished business.
Government bills on financing nuclear power stations and supporting businesses hit by pandemic-induced rent debt progress towards the end of their Commons journey.
Meatier stuff is happening in the Lords.
They're considering amendments to the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill, including disregarding convictions and cautions against gay men for former sexual offences that are now legal.
And then Friday brings private members' bills.
Mark Jenkinson kicks off with one extending careers guidance in secondary schools.
Nuclear Energy (Financing) Bill - report stage and 3rd reading
Approves a new financing model for building nuclear power stations whereby households pay a small amount each month to fund plants as they're being constructed. By financing nuclear projects upfront, the aim is to make them more attractive to domestic investors and reduce the UK's reliance on funding from overseas groups like the China General Nuclear Power Group. More information here.
Co-Operatives (Employee Company Ownership) Bill
Gives employees the right to buy out all or part of a business at risk of collapsing, and run it as a co-operative. Ten minute rule motion presented by Christina Rees.
Digitally Altered Body Images Bill
Requires advertisers, broadcasters and publishers to show a certain logo when images of human bodies or body parts have had their proportions digitally altered. Ten minute rule motion presented by Luke Evans.
Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Bill - report stage and 3rd reading
Enables arbitration to be used to resolve rent disputes between landlords and commercial tenants. Aims to ensure that rent debt that built up because of pandemic closures doesn't force an otherwise viable business to fold.
No votes scheduled
Education (Careers Guidance in Schools) Bill - report stage and 3rd reading
Requires state schools to provide careers guidance for children throughout their secondary educa
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The Nationality and Borders Bill returns to the Commons this week.
This is the stage when amendments are heard. As ever, it's up to the Speaker to select them. Some of the more popular ones include preventing the Home Office from charging more to register a citizen than the claim actually costs to process, and issuing physical certificates for people registered under the EU settlement scheme.
The Home Affairs Select Committee needs a new chair.
Yvette Cooper is standing down to join Labour's front bench.
Her replacement has to be another Labour MP, but all members have a say. Potential names include Dame Diana Johnson, Hilary Benn, Rupa Huq, and Yasmin Quereshi.
And Friday brings more private members' bills.
The list is ridiculously long, especially considering not a single one was passed last week.
Armed Forces Bill - consideration of Lords amendments
Renews the Armed Forces Act 2006, which provides the legal basis for the existence of the Armed Forces, and expires at the end of this year. Makes some changes to the service justice system (the Army's disciplinary code). Creates a new independent body to oversee complaints about the Service Police. Further incorporates the Armed Forces Covenant (an understanding that those serving will be treated fairly) into law.
Dormant Assets Bill - 2nd reading
Currently, when assets in bank accounts are considered dormant (e.g. the account holder has died or moved abroad and best efforts have been made to reach them) they are given to good causes. This bill broadens the types of assets that can be considered dormant to include things like pension and investment assets. Started in the Lords.
Dyslexia Screening Bill - 2nd reading
Requires screening for dyslexia in primary schools. Ten minute rule motion presented by Matt Hancock.
Nationality and Borders Bill - report stage and 3rd reading
A wide-ranging bill reforming UK immigration laws after Brexit. Among other things: overhauls the system for asylum seekers, creating a new Temporary Protection Status for people who enter the UK illegally. (This will restrict family reunion rights and holders would have no recourse to public funds unless de
Click here to join more than 5,000 people and get this in your email inbox for free every Sunday. Click here for daily updates on Twitter.
Let's face it, Parliament is not where the drama is this week.
The prime minister is under increasing pressure elsewhere, setting himself up for another interesting PMQs.
Sue Gray's report into the Downing Street parties will probably land at the end of the week at the earliest, meaning any parliamentary debate on it will fall next week.
The Elections Bill gets another airing in the Commons on Monday.
The most controversial bit is probably the requirement to show ID when voting. Proposed amendments include removing that clause, as well as reducing the voting age to 16 in parliamentary elections and banning overseas electors from donating to UK parties.
And the Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill arrives from the Lords.
This is the centrepiece of the government's animal welfare agenda. It would legally recognise that vertebrate animals are sentient beings capable of feelings like pain and joy.
Elections Bill - report stage and 3rd reading
Introduces new measures aimed at strengthening the integrity of the electoral process, including requiring voters to show ID in General Elections. Scraps the 15-year limit on voting for UK citizens living overseas. Lays out new rules for EU citizens standing and voting in UK elections. Requires digital campaign materials to show details of the promoter of the materials (as is the case for printed materials).
Digital Devices (Access for Next of Kin) Bill
Grants the next of kin a right of access to the digital devices of a dead or incapacitated person. Ten minute rule motion presented by Ian Paisley.
Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill - 2nd reading
Establishes in law the sentience of vertebrate animals. Also creates an animal sentience committee to report on whether government policymaking is taking into account the fact that animals are sentient beings capable of feeling emotions and pain. Started in the Lords.
Prisons (Violence) Bill
Places a duty on the Prison and Probation Service and private prison operators to minimise violence in prisons. Ten minute rule motion presented by Grahame Morris.
Building Safety Bill - report stage and 3rd reading
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Another week, more drama for Boris Johnson.
On top of partygate, the prime minister now faces accusations of Islamophobia and blackmail within his ranks.
In Parliament, we could see Tories express their discontent by voting against the government.
But that's assuming the agenda will stay as it is.
Once Sue Gray's report drops, we could see lots of rejigging to account for lengthy debates on its findings.
The plan as it stands is to press on with the government's agenda.
We see a new bill introduced this week tackling privacy concerns over smart devices like TVs and speakers.
Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Bill - report stage and 3rd reading
Begins widescale reform of the leasehold system. Restricts ground rent on new leaseholds to a nominal ("peppercorn") amount. Started in the Lords.
Consumer Protection (Double Charging) Bill
Aims to protect customers from being charged twice for the same good or service. Ten minute rule motion presented by Huw Merriman.
Judicial Review and Courts Bill - report stage and 3rd reading
Reforms judicial review (where judges decide whether an action taken by a public body was lawful) and other bits of the legal system. Among other things, it introduces an online-only conviction procedure for defendants pleading guilty so they don't have to go through a court.
Spiking (Offence) Bill
Makes spiking a criminal offence (defined as administering or attempting to administer drugs or alcohol to a person without their consent). Ten minute rule motion presented by Richard Graham.
Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Bill - 2nd reading
Introduces regulation to make smart devices (like smart TVs and speakers) more secure against cyber attacks. Aims to speed up the rollout of mobile, full-fibre and gigabit-capable networks across the UK.
No votes scheduled
Cultural Objects (Protection from Seizure) Bill - 2nd reading
Currently, foreign cultural objects on loan to UK museums are protected from seizure or forfeiture for 12 months. This bill would allow that to be extended by a further three m
Click here to join more than 5,000 people and get this in your email inbox for free every Sunday. Click here for daily updates on Twitter.
This is a week of continuing unfinished business.
Government bills on financing nuclear power stations and supporting businesses hit by pandemic-induced rent debt progress towards the end of their Commons journey.
Meatier stuff is happening in the Lords.
They're considering amendments to the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill, including disregarding convictions and cautions against gay men for former sexual offences that are now legal.
And then Friday brings private members' bills.
Mark Jenkinson kicks off with one extending careers guidance in secondary schools.
Nuclear Energy (Financing) Bill - report stage and 3rd reading
Approves a new financing model for building nuclear power stations whereby households pay a small amount each month to fund plants as they're being constructed. By financing nuclear projects upfront, the aim is to make them more attractive to domestic investors and reduce the UK's reliance on funding from overseas groups like the China General Nuclear Power Group. More information here.
Co-Operatives (Employee Company Ownership) Bill
Gives employees the right to buy out all or part of a business at risk of collapsing, and run it as a co-operative. Ten minute rule motion presented by Christina Rees.
Digitally Altered Body Images Bill
Requires advertisers, broadcasters and publishers to show a certain logo when images of human bodies or body parts have had their proportions digitally altered. Ten minute rule motion presented by Luke Evans.
Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Bill - report stage and 3rd reading
Enables arbitration to be used to resolve rent disputes between landlords and commercial tenants. Aims to ensure that rent debt that built up because of pandemic closures doesn't force an otherwise viable business to fold.
No votes scheduled
Education (Careers Guidance in Schools) Bill - report stage and 3rd reading
Requires state schools to provide careers guidance for children throughout their secondary educa
Click here to join more than 5,000 people and get this in your email inbox for free every Sunday. Click here for daily updates on Twitter.
Another week, more drama for Boris Johnson.
On top of partygate, the prime minister now faces accusations of Islamophobia and blackmail within his ranks.
In Parliament, we could see Tories express their discontent by voting against the government.
But that's assuming the agenda will stay as it is.
Once Sue Gray's report drops, we could see lots of rejigging to account for lengthy debates on its findings.
The plan as it stands is to press on with the government's agenda.
We see a new bill introduced this week tackling privacy concerns over smart devices like TVs and speakers.
Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Bill - report stage and 3rd reading
Begins widescale reform of the leasehold system. Restricts ground rent on new leaseholds to a nominal ("peppercorn") amount. Started in the Lords.
Consumer Protection (Double Charging) Bill
Aims to protect customers from being charged twice for the same good or service. Ten minute rule motion presented by Huw Merriman.
Judicial Review and Courts Bill - report stage and 3rd reading
Reforms judicial review (where judges decide whether an action taken by a public body was lawful) and other bits of the legal system. Among other things, it introduces an online-only conviction procedure for defendants pleading guilty so they don't have to go through a court.
Spiking (Offence) Bill
Makes spiking a criminal offence (defined as administering or attempting to administer drugs or alcohol to a person without their consent). Ten minute rule motion presented by Richard Graham.
Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Bill - 2nd reading
Introduces regulation to make smart devices (like smart TVs and speakers) more secure against cyber attacks. Aims to speed up the rollout of mobile, full-fibre and gigabit-capable networks across the UK.
No votes scheduled
Cultural Objects (Protection from Seizure) Bill - 2nd reading
Currently, foreign cultural objects on loan to UK museums are protected from seizure or forfeiture for 12 months. This bill would allow that to be extended by a further three m
Click here to join more than 5,000 people and get this in your email inbox for free every Sunday. Click here for daily updates on Twitter.
The Nationality and Borders Bill returns to the Commons this week.
This is the stage when amendments are heard. As ever, it's up to the Speaker to select them. Some of the more popular ones include preventing the Home Office from charging more to register a citizen than the claim actually costs to process, and issuing physical certificates for people registered under the EU settlement scheme.
The Home Affairs Select Committee needs a new chair.
Yvette Cooper is standing down to join Labour's front bench.
Her replacement has to be another Labour MP, but all members have a say. Potential names include Dame Diana Johnson, Hilary Benn, Rupa Huq, and Yasmin Quereshi.
And Friday brings more private members' bills.
The list is ridiculously long, especially considering not a single one was passed last week.
Armed Forces Bill - consideration of Lords amendments
Renews the Armed Forces Act 2006, which provides the legal basis for the existence of the Armed Forces, and expires at the end of this year. Makes some changes to the service justice system (the Army's disciplinary code). Creates a new independent body to oversee complaints about the Service Police. Further incorporates the Armed Forces Covenant (an understanding that those serving will be treated fairly) into law.
Dormant Assets Bill - 2nd reading
Currently, when assets in bank accounts are considered dormant (e.g. the account holder has died or moved abroad and best efforts have been made to reach them) they are given to good causes. This bill broadens the types of assets that can be considered dormant to include things like pension and investment assets. Started in the Lords.
Dyslexia Screening Bill - 2nd reading
Requires screening for dyslexia in primary schools. Ten minute rule motion presented by Matt Hancock.
Nationality and Borders Bill - report stage and 3rd reading
A wide-ranging bill reforming UK immigration laws after Brexit. Among other things: overhauls the system for asylum seekers, creating a new Temporary Protection Status for people who enter the UK illegally. (This will restrict family reunion rights and holders would have no recourse to public funds unless de
Click here to join more than 5,000 people and get this in your email inbox for free every Sunday. Click here for daily updates on Twitter.
Another week, more drama for Boris Johnson.
On top of partygate, the prime minister now faces accusations of Islamophobia and blackmail within his ranks.
In Parliament, we could see Tories express their discontent by voting against the government.
But that's assuming the agenda will stay as it is.
Once Sue Gray's report drops, we could see lots of rejigging to account for lengthy debates on its findings.
The plan as it stands is to press on with the government's agenda.
We see a new bill introduced this week tackling privacy concerns over smart devices like TVs and speakers.
Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Bill - report stage and 3rd reading
Begins widescale reform of the leasehold system. Restricts ground rent on new leaseholds to a nominal ("peppercorn") amount. Started in the Lords.
Consumer Protection (Double Charging) Bill
Aims to protect customers from being charged twice for the same good or service. Ten minute rule motion presented by Huw Merriman.
Judicial Review and Courts Bill - report stage and 3rd reading
Reforms judicial review (where judges decide whether an action taken by a public body was lawful) and other bits of the legal system. Among other things, it introduces an online-only conviction procedure for defendants pleading guilty so they don't have to go through a court.
Spiking (Offence) Bill
Makes spiking a criminal offence (defined as administering or attempting to administer drugs or alcohol to a person without their consent). Ten minute rule motion presented by Richard Graham.
Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Bill - 2nd reading
Introduces regulation to make smart devices (like smart TVs and speakers) more secure against cyber attacks. Aims to speed up the rollout of mobile, full-fibre and gigabit-capable networks across the UK.
No votes scheduled
Cultural Objects (Protection from Seizure) Bill - 2nd reading
Currently, foreign cultural objects on loan to UK museums are protected from seizure or forfeiture for 12 months. This bill would allow that to be extended by a further three m
Click here to join more than 5,000 people and get this in your email inbox for free every Sunday. Click here for daily updates on Twitter.
Another week, more drama for Boris Johnson.
On top of partygate, the prime minister now faces accusations of Islamophobia and blackmail within his ranks.
In Parliament, we could see Tories express their discontent by voting against the government.
But that's assuming the agenda will stay as it is.
Once Sue Gray's report drops, we could see lots of rejigging to account for lengthy debates on its findings.
The plan as it stands is to press on with the government's agenda.
We see a new bill introduced this week tackling privacy concerns over smart devices like TVs and speakers.
Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Bill - report stage and 3rd reading
Begins widescale reform of the leasehold system. Restricts ground rent on new leaseholds to a nominal ("peppercorn") amount. Started in the Lords.
Consumer Protection (Double Charging) Bill
Aims to protect customers from being charged twice for the same good or service. Ten minute rule motion presented by Huw Merriman.
Judicial Review and Courts Bill - report stage and 3rd reading
Reforms judicial review (where judges decide whether an action taken by a public body was lawful) and other bits of the legal system. Among other things, it introduces an online-only conviction procedure for defendants pleading guilty so they don't have to go through a court.
Spiking (Offence) Bill
Makes spiking a criminal offence (defined as administering or attempting to administer drugs or alcohol to a person without their consent). Ten minute rule motion presented by Richard Graham.
Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Bill - 2nd reading
Introduces regulation to make smart devices (like smart TVs and speakers) more secure against cyber attacks. Aims to speed up the rollout of mobile, full-fibre and gigabit-capable networks across the UK.
No votes scheduled
Cultural Objects (Protection from Seizure) Bill - 2nd reading
Currently, foreign cultural objects on loan to UK museums are protected from seizure or forfeiture for 12 months. This bill would allow that to be extended by a further three m
Click here to join more than 5,000 people and get this in your email inbox for free every Sunday. Click here for daily updates on Twitter.
Another week, more drama for Boris Johnson.
On top of partygate, the prime minister now faces accusations of Islamophobia and blackmail within his ranks.
In Parliament, we could see Tories express their discontent by voting against the government.
But that's assuming the agenda will stay as it is.
Once Sue Gray's report drops, we could see lots of rejigging to account for lengthy debates on its findings.
The plan as it stands is to press on with the government's agenda.
We see a new bill introduced this week tackling privacy concerns over smart devices like TVs and speakers.
Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Bill - report stage and 3rd reading
Begins widescale reform of the leasehold system. Restricts ground rent on new leaseholds to a nominal ("peppercorn") amount. Started in the Lords.
Consumer Protection (Double Charging) Bill
Aims to protect customers from being charged twice for the same good or service. Ten minute rule motion presented by Huw Merriman.
Judicial Review and Courts Bill - report stage and 3rd reading
Reforms judicial review (where judges decide whether an action taken by a public body was lawful) and other bits of the legal system. Among other things, it introduces an online-only conviction procedure for defendants pleading guilty so they don't have to go through a court.
Spiking (Offence) Bill
Makes spiking a criminal offence (defined as administering or attempting to administer drugs or alcohol to a person without their consent). Ten minute rule motion presented by Richard Graham.
Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Bill - 2nd reading
Introduces regulation to make smart devices (like smart TVs and speakers) more secure against cyber attacks. Aims to speed up the rollout of mobile, full-fibre and gigabit-capable networks across the UK.
No votes scheduled
Cultural Objects (Protection from Seizure) Bill - 2nd reading
Currently, foreign cultural objects on loan to UK museums are protected from seizure or forfeiture for 12 months. This bill would allow that to be extended by a further three m
Click here to join more than 5,000 people and get this in your email inbox for free every Sunday. Click here for daily updates on Twitter.
Another week, more drama for Boris Johnson.
On top of partygate, the prime minister now faces accusations of Islamophobia and blackmail within his ranks.
In Parliament, we could see Tories express their discontent by voting against the government.
But that's assuming the agenda will stay as it is.
Once Sue Gray's report drops, we could see lots of rejigging to account for lengthy debates on its findings.
The plan as it stands is to press on with the government's agenda.
We see a new bill introduced this week tackling privacy concerns over smart devices like TVs and speakers.
Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Bill - report stage and 3rd reading
Begins widescale reform of the leasehold system. Restricts ground rent on new leaseholds to a nominal ("peppercorn") amount. Started in the Lords.
Consumer Protection (Double Charging) Bill
Aims to protect customers from being charged twice for the same good or service. Ten minute rule motion presented by Huw Merriman.
Judicial Review and Courts Bill - report stage and 3rd reading
Reforms judicial review (where judges decide whether an action taken by a public body was lawful) and other bits of the legal system. Among other things, it introduces an online-only conviction procedure for defendants pleading guilty so they don't have to go through a court.
Spiking (Offence) Bill
Makes spiking a criminal offence (defined as administering or attempting to administer drugs or alcohol to a person without their consent). Ten minute rule motion presented by Richard Graham.
Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Bill - 2nd reading
Introduces regulation to make smart devices (like smart TVs and speakers) more secure against cyber attacks. Aims to speed up the rollout of mobile, full-fibre and gigabit-capable networks across the UK.
No votes scheduled
Cultural Objects (Protection from Seizure) Bill - 2nd reading
Currently, foreign cultural objects on loan to UK museums are protected from seizure or forfeiture for 12 months. This bill would allow that to be extended by a further three m
Click here to join more than 5,000 people and get this in your email inbox for free every Sunday. Click here for daily updates on Twitter.
Let's face it, Parliament is not where the drama is this week.
The prime minister is under increasing pressure elsewhere, setting himself up for another interesting PMQs.
Sue Gray's report into the Downing Street parties will probably land at the end of the week at the earliest, meaning any parliamentary debate on it will fall next week.
The Elections Bill gets another airing in the Commons on Monday.
The most controversial bit is probably the requirement to show ID when voting. Proposed amendments include removing that clause, as well as reducing the voting age to 16 in parliamentary elections and banning overseas electors from donating to UK parties.
And the Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill arrives from the Lords.
This is the centrepiece of the government's animal welfare agenda. It would legally recognise that vertebrate animals are sentient beings capable of feelings like pain and joy.
Elections Bill - report stage and 3rd reading
Introduces new measures aimed at strengthening the integrity of the electoral process, including requiring voters to show ID in General Elections. Scraps the 15-year limit on voting for UK citizens living overseas. Lays out new rules for EU citizens standing and voting in UK elections. Requires digital campaign materials to show details of the promoter of the materials (as is the case for printed materials).
Digital Devices (Access for Next of Kin) Bill
Grants the next of kin a right of access to the digital devices of a dead or incapacitated person. Ten minute rule motion presented by Ian Paisley.
Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill - 2nd reading
Establishes in law the sentience of vertebrate animals. Also creates an animal sentience committee to report on whether government policymaking is taking into account the fact that animals are sentient beings capable of feeling emotions and pain. Started in the Lords.
Prisons (Violence) Bill
Places a duty on the Prison and Probation Service and private prison operators to minimise violence in prisons. Ten minute rule motion presented by Grahame Morris.
Building Safety Bill - report stage and 3rd reading
Imple
Click here to join more than 5,000 people and get this in your email inbox for free every Sunday. Click here for daily updates on Twitter.
This is a week of continuing unfinished business.
Government bills on financing nuclear power stations and supporting businesses hit by pandemic-induced rent debt progress towards the end of their Commons journey.
Meatier stuff is happening in the Lords.
They're considering amendments to the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill, including disregarding convictions and cautions against gay men for former sexual offences that are now legal.
And then Friday brings private members' bills.
Mark Jenkinson kicks off with one extending careers guidance in secondary schools.
Nuclear Energy (Financing) Bill - report stage and 3rd reading
Approves a new financing model for building nuclear power stations whereby households pay a small amount each month to fund plants as they're being constructed. By financing nuclear projects upfront, the aim is to make them more attractive to domestic investors and reduce the UK's reliance on funding from overseas groups like the China General Nuclear Power Group. More information here.
Co-Operatives (Employee Company Ownership) Bill
Gives employees the right to buy out all or part of a business at risk of collapsing, and run it as a co-operative. Ten minute rule motion presented by Christina Rees.
Digitally Altered Body Images Bill
Requires advertisers, broadcasters and publishers to show a certain logo when images of human bodies or body parts have had their proportions digitally altered. Ten minute rule motion presented by Luke Evans.
Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Bill - report stage and 3rd reading
Enables arbitration to be used to resolve rent disputes between landlords and commercial tenants. Aims to ensure that rent debt that built up because of pandemic closures doesn't force an otherwise viable business to fold.
No votes scheduled
Education (Careers Guidance in Schools) Bill - report stage and 3rd reading
Requires state schools to provide careers guidance for children throughout their secondary educa
Click here to join more than 5,000 people and get this in your email inbox for free every Sunday. Click here for daily updates on Twitter.
This is a week of continuing unfinished business.
Government bills on financing nuclear power stations and supporting businesses hit by pandemic-induced rent debt progress towards the end of their Commons journey.
Meatier stuff is happening in the Lords.
They're considering amendments to the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill, including disregarding convictions and cautions against gay men for former sexual offences that are now legal.
And then Friday brings private members' bills.
Mark Jenkinson kicks off with one extending careers guidance in secondary schools.
Nuclear Energy (Financing) Bill - report stage and 3rd reading
Approves a new financing model for building nuclear power stations whereby households pay a small amount each month to fund plants as they're being constructed. By financing nuclear projects upfront, the aim is to make them more attractive to domestic investors and reduce the UK's reliance on funding from overseas groups like the China General Nuclear Power Group. More information here.
Co-Operatives (Employee Company Ownership) Bill
Gives employees the right to buy out all or part of a business at risk of collapsing, and run it as a co-operative. Ten minute rule motion presented by Christina Rees.
Digitally Altered Body Images Bill
Requires advertisers, broadcasters and publishers to show a certain logo when images of human bodies or body parts have had their proportions digitally altered. Ten minute rule motion presented by Luke Evans.
Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Bill - report stage and 3rd reading
Enables arbitration to be used to resolve rent disputes between landlords and commercial tenants. Aims to ensure that rent debt that built up because of pandemic closures doesn't force an otherwise viable business to fold.
No votes scheduled
Education (Careers Guidance in Schools) Bill - report stage and 3rd reading
Requires state schools to provide careers guidance for children throughout their secondary educa
Click here to join more than 5,000 people and get this in your email inbox for free every Sunday. Click here for daily updates on Twitter.
This is a week of continuing unfinished business.
Government bills on financing nuclear power stations and supporting businesses hit by pandemic-induced rent debt progress towards the end of their Commons journey.
Meatier stuff is happening in the Lords.
They're considering amendments to the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill, including disregarding convictions and cautions against gay men for former sexual offences that are now legal.
And then Friday brings private members' bills.
Mark Jenkinson kicks off with one extending careers guidance in secondary schools.
Nuclear Energy (Financing) Bill - report stage and 3rd reading
Approves a new financing model for building nuclear power stations whereby households pay a small amount each month to fund plants as they're being constructed. By financing nuclear projects upfront, the aim is to make them more attractive to domestic investors and reduce the UK's reliance on funding from overseas groups like the China General Nuclear Power Group. More information here.
Co-Operatives (Employee Company Ownership) Bill
Gives employees the right to buy out all or part of a business at risk of collapsing, and run it as a co-operative. Ten minute rule motion presented by Christina Rees.
Digitally Altered Body Images Bill
Requires advertisers, broadcasters and publishers to show a certain logo when images of human bodies or body parts have had their proportions digitally altered. Ten minute rule motion presented by Luke Evans.
Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Bill - report stage and 3rd reading
Enables arbitration to be used to resolve rent disputes between landlords and commercial tenants. Aims to ensure that rent debt that built up because of pandemic closures doesn't force an otherwise viable business to fold.
No votes scheduled
Education (Careers Guidance in Schools) Bill - report stage and 3rd reading
Requires state schools to provide careers guidance for children throughout their secondary educa
Click here to join more than 5,000 people and get this in your email inbox for free every Sunday. Click here for daily updates on Twitter.
Let's face it, Parliament is not where the drama is this week.
The prime minister is under increasing pressure elsewhere, setting himself up for another interesting PMQs.
Sue Gray's report into the Downing Street parties will probably land at the end of the week at the earliest, meaning any parliamentary debate on it will fall next week.
The Elections Bill gets another airing in the Commons on Monday.
The most controversial bit is probably the requirement to show ID when voting. Proposed amendments include removing that clause, as well as reducing the voting age to 16 in parliamentary elections and banning overseas electors from donating to UK parties.
And the Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill arrives from the Lords.
This is the centrepiece of the government's animal welfare agenda. It would legally recognise that vertebrate animals are sentient beings capable of feelings like pain and joy.
Elections Bill - report stage and 3rd reading
Introduces new measures aimed at strengthening the integrity of the electoral process, including requiring voters to show ID in General Elections. Scraps the 15-year limit on voting for UK citizens living overseas. Lays out new rules for EU citizens standing and voting in UK elections. Requires digital campaign materials to show details of the promoter of the materials (as is the case for printed materials).
Digital Devices (Access for Next of Kin) Bill
Grants the next of kin a right of access to the digital devices of a dead or incapacitated person. Ten minute rule motion presented by Ian Paisley.
Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill - 2nd reading
Establishes in law the sentience of vertebrate animals. Also creates an animal sentience committee to report on whether government policymaking is taking into account the fact that animals are sentient beings capable of feeling emotions and pain. Started in the Lords.
Prisons (Violence) Bill
Places a duty on the Prison and Probation Service and private prison operators to minimise violence in prisons. Ten minute rule motion presented by Grahame Morris.
Building Safety Bill - report stage and 3rd reading
Imple
Click here to join more than 5,000 people and get this in your email inbox for free every Sunday. Click here for daily updates on Twitter.
Let's face it, Parliament is not where the drama is this week.
The prime minister is under increasing pressure elsewhere, setting himself up for another interesting PMQs.
Sue Gray's report into the Downing Street parties will probably land at the end of the week at the earliest, meaning any parliamentary debate on it will fall next week.
The Elections Bill gets another airing in the Commons on Monday.
The most controversial bit is probably the requirement to show ID when voting. Proposed amendments include removing that clause, as well as reducing the voting age to 16 in parliamentary elections and banning overseas electors from donating to UK parties.
And the Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill arrives from the Lords.
This is the centrepiece of the government's animal welfare agenda. It would legally recognise that vertebrate animals are sentient beings capable of feelings like pain and joy.
Elections Bill - report stage and 3rd reading
Introduces new measures aimed at strengthening the integrity of the electoral process, including requiring voters to show ID in General Elections. Scraps the 15-year limit on voting for UK citizens living overseas. Lays out new rules for EU citizens standing and voting in UK elections. Requires digital campaign materials to show details of the promoter of the materials (as is the case for printed materials).
Digital Devices (Access for Next of Kin) Bill
Grants the next of kin a right of access to the digital devices of a dead or incapacitated person. Ten minute rule motion presented by Ian Paisley.
Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill - 2nd reading
Establishes in law the sentience of vertebrate animals. Also creates an animal sentience committee to report on whether government policymaking is taking into account the fact that animals are sentient beings capable of feeling emotions and pain. Started in the Lords.
Prisons (Violence) Bill
Places a duty on the Prison and Probation Service and private prison operators to minimise violence in prisons. Ten minute rule motion presented by Grahame Morris.
Building Safety Bill - report stage and 3rd reading
Imple
Click here to join more than 5,000 people and get this in your email inbox for free every Sunday. Click here for daily updates on Twitter.
Let's face it, Parliament is not where the drama is this week.
The prime minister is under increasing pressure elsewhere, setting himself up for another interesting PMQs.
Sue Gray's report into the Downing Street parties will probably land at the end of the week at the earliest, meaning any parliamentary debate on it will fall next week.
The Elections Bill gets another airing in the Commons on Monday.
The most controversial bit is probably the requirement to show ID when voting. Proposed amendments include removing that clause, as well as reducing the voting age to 16 in parliamentary elections and banning overseas electors from donating to UK parties.
And the Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill arrives from the Lords.
This is the centrepiece of the government's animal welfare agenda. It would legally recognise that vertebrate animals are sentient beings capable of feelings like pain and joy.
Elections Bill - report stage and 3rd reading
Introduces new measures aimed at strengthening the integrity of the electoral process, including requiring voters to show ID in General Elections. Scraps the 15-year limit on voting for UK citizens living overseas. Lays out new rules for EU citizens standing and voting in UK elections. Requires digital campaign materials to show details of the promoter of the materials (as is the case for printed materials).
Digital Devices (Access for Next of Kin) Bill
Grants the next of kin a right of access to the digital devices of a dead or incapacitated person. Ten minute rule motion presented by Ian Paisley.
Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill - 2nd reading
Establishes in law the sentience of vertebrate animals. Also creates an animal sentience committee to report on whether government policymaking is taking into account the fact that animals are sentient beings capable of feeling emotions and pain. Started in the Lords.
Prisons (Violence) Bill
Places a duty on the Prison and Probation Service and private prison operators to minimise violence in prisons. Ten minute rule motion presented by Grahame Morris.
Building Safety Bill - report stage and 3rd reading
Imple
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