Alun Cairns

International Conference on Uzbekistan's Constitutional Reforms Attracts Top UK and International Commentators

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023
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TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, April 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With less than two weeks until a landmark constitutional referendum that will alter expectations for political reform throughout Central Asia, international interest has peaked with a major conference that took place on 17-18 April in Tashkent, featuring former Polish President Alexander Kwasniewski, former Slovenian President Borut Pahor, a UK delegation featuring Lord James Wharton as well as MPs Sir Gavin Williamson and Alun Cairns, and European Conservatives' Secretary General Tom Van Dijck, among other dignitaries from around the globe.

Key Points: 
  • The conference, entitled "The Essence and Significance of Constitutional Reform", featured panel discussions on Human Rights, Economy, Separation of Powers, Civil Society, and International Relations.
  • I welcome the number of norms aimed at increasing the welfare of the population in the updated Constitution.
  • Former President of Slovenia, Borut Pahor, underlined, "Adapting constitutional norms is one of the most difficult but important steps for any country.
  • With the constitutional referendum it has the potential to become the most modern, democratic, and politically stable country in the region."

International Conference on Uzbekistan's Constitutional Reforms Attracts Top UK and International Commentators

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Travel, Housing, Baron Wharton, European Conservatives, Curriculum, Tax, Amendment, Non-governmental organization, Essence, Human rights, MP, Magna Carta, Climate, Alun Cairns, Constitution, Social media

TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, April 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With less than two weeks until a landmark constitutional referendum that will alter expectations for political reform throughout Central Asia, international interest has peaked with a major conference that took place on 17-18 April in Tashkent, featuring former Polish President Alexander Kwasniewski, former Slovenian President Borut Pahor, a UK delegation featuring Lord James Wharton as well as MPs Sir Gavin Williamson and Alun Cairns, and European Conservatives' Secretary General Tom Van Dijck, among other dignitaries from around the globe.

Key Points: 
  • The conference, entitled "The Essence and Significance of Constitutional Reform", featured panel discussions on Human Rights, Economy, Separation of Powers, Civil Society, and International Relations.
  • I welcome the number of norms aimed at increasing the welfare of the population in the updated Constitution.
  • Former President of Slovenia, Borut Pahor, underlined, "Adapting constitutional norms is one of the most difficult but important steps for any country.
  • With the constitutional referendum it has the potential to become the most modern, democratic, and politically stable country in the region."

BBC (Transparency)

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Wednesday, December 9, 2020
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Latest news on the BBC (Transparency) Bill 2019-21

Key Points: 
  • Latest news on the BBC (Transparency) Bill 2019-21

    The next stage for this Bill, Second reading,is scheduled to take placeon Friday 15 January 2021.

  • This is a Private Members'Billand was introduced to Parliament on Tuesday 8 December 2020 under the Ten Minute Rule.
  • If the text of the Bill is not yet available, please contact its sponsor,Alun Cairns MP, for more information.
  • Summary of the BBC (Transparency) Bill 2019-21

    A Bill to require the BBC to publish specified information including all invoices over 500, expenditure by region, details of staff remuneration and exit payments, payments to personal service companies and other contractors, and the outside earnings of staff; and for connected purposes.

Government statement on Ford Bridgend plant closure

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Tuesday, June 11, 2019
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Ministerial statement on Ford Bridgend plant closure

Key Points: 
  • Secretary of State for Wales, Alun Cairns, updated the House of Commons on the recent news of the planned closure of the Ford plant in Bridgend.
  • The statement follows on from the recent news that Fordplans to close itsplant in Bridgend, south Wales,in autumn 2020, with the loss of up to1,700 jobs.
  • TheSecretary of Statetold MPs the Government would work with the taskforce established by theWelsh Assembly to find a "sustainable, long-term solution for the plant and its workforce".
  • Follow the @HouseofCommons on Twitter for updates on the UK House of Commons Chamber.

Government statement on Ford Bridgend plant closure

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, June 11, 2019
Subdivisions of Wales, Wales, Bridgend, Alun Cairns, Ford Motor Company, Alun

Ministerial statement on Ford Bridgend plant closure

Key Points: 
  • Secretary of State for Wales, Alun Cairns, updated the House of Commons on the recent news of the planned closure of the Ford plant in Bridgend.
  • The statement follows on from the recent news that Fordplans to close itsplant in Bridgend, south Wales,in autumn 2020, with the loss of up to1,700 jobs.
  • TheSecretary of Statetold MPs the Government would work with the taskforce established by theWelsh Assembly to find a "sustainable, long-term solution for the plant and its workforce".
  • Follow the @HouseofCommons on Twitter for updates on the UK House of Commons Chamber.

Committee questions Secretary of State for Wales

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Friday, March 29, 2019
Alun Cairns, Brexit, Alun, Wylfa Nuclear Power Station, European Union, Wales, Government of the United Kingdom, United Kingdom European Union membership referendum, Andrew R. T. Davies

Welsh Affairs Committee asks the Secretary of State for updates on various issues for Wales including Brexit and future funding

Key Points: 
  • As Brexit uncertainty continues, the Welsh Affairs Committee seek an update from the Secretary of State for Wales on the implications of Brexit, future funding for Wales, and the impact of the suspension of work on the Wylfa Newydd nuclear power station.
  • Secretary of State Alun Cairns MP will give evidence to the Welsh Affairs Committee on a wide range of issues such as the impact of Brexit on agriculture and trade and preparations for no-deal.
  • The Committee may ask about the role of the Secretary of State in representing the views of Wales in ongoing talks.
  • The Rt Hon Alun Cairns MP, Secretary of State for Wales

Committee questions Secretary of State for Wales

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Friday, March 29, 2019
Alun Cairns, Brexit, Alun, Wylfa Nuclear Power Station, European Union, Government of the United Kingdom, Wales, United Kingdom European Union membership referendum, United Kingdom, Andrew R. T. Davies

Welsh Affairs Committee asks the Secretary of State for updates on various issues for Wales including Brexit and future funding

Key Points: 
  • As Brexit uncertainty continues, the Welsh Affairs Committee seek an update from the Secretary of State for Wales on the implications of Brexit, future funding for Wales, and the impact of the suspension of work on the Wylfa Newydd nuclear power station.
  • Secretary of State Alun Cairns MP will give evidence to the Welsh Affairs Committee on a wide range of issues such as the impact of Brexit on agriculture and trade and preparations for no-deal.
  • The Committee may ask about the role of the Secretary of State in representing the views of Wales in ongoing talks.
  • The Rt Hon Alun Cairns MP, Secretary of State for Wales

Committee questions Secretary of State for Wales

Retrieved on: 
Friday, March 29, 2019
Alun Cairns, Brexit, Alun, Wylfa Nuclear Power Station, European Union, Wales, Government of the United Kingdom, United Kingdom European Union membership referendum, Andrew R. T. Davies

Welsh Affairs Committee asks the Secretary of State for updates on various issues for Wales including Brexit and future funding

Key Points: 
  • As Brexit uncertainty continues, the Welsh Affairs Committee seek an update from the Secretary of State for Wales on the implications of Brexit, future funding for Wales, and the impact of the suspension of work on the Wylfa Newydd nuclear power station.
  • Secretary of State Alun Cairns MP will give evidence to the Welsh Affairs Committee on a wide range of issues such as the impact of Brexit on agriculture and trade and preparations for no-deal.
  • The Committee may ask about the role of the Secretary of State in representing the views of Wales in ongoing talks.
  • The Rt Hon Alun Cairns MP, Secretary of State for Wales