British MPs

Lord debates NHS long-term plan

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Thursday, January 31, 2019
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Members discuss case for integrated health and care system

Key Points: 
  • They normally take place on a Thursday in the chamber.
  • During debates, members are able to put their experience to good use, discussing current issues and drawing the government's attention to concerns.
  • The debate was proposed by LordHunt of Kings Heath (Labour), president of the Royal Society of Public Health.
  • Members expected to take part include:
    Baroness Manzoor (Conservative), government whip, will respond on behalf of the government.

Prime Minister's Questions: 30 January 2019

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Wednesday, January 30, 2019
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The Prime Minister faces questions from MPs

Key Points: 
  • Conservative MP Mr John Whittingdale (Maldon), asked about media freedom and the persecution of journalistsaround the world.
  • Conservative MP Chris Philp (Croydon South), asked aboutfirst time home buyers.
  • Conservative MP Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown (The Cotswolds), asked about post-Brexit trade options.
  • DUP MP Ian Paisley (North Antrim), asked about the Gillen Review of the handling of serious sexual offences in Northern Ireland.

Committee hears from Steve Baker in inquiry examining Brexit negotiations

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Tuesday, January 29, 2019
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European Scrutiny Committee hear evidence from Steve Baker about his time as the former Brexit Minister

Key Points: 
  • The European Scrutiny Committee continues its inquiry examining the conduct of negotiations on the UKs exit from the European Union on Wednesday 30 January, in a session featuring evidence from former Brexit Minister Steve Baker MP.
  • The Committee is undertaking its inquiry in order to examine the conduct, processes and outcomes of negotiations between the UK Government and the European Union regarding the UKs exit from the European Union.
  • Having heard from former Brexit Secretary David Davis MP in its first session, the Committee is expected to question Mr Baker on his time at the Department for Exiting the European Union, focusing on his involvement in the UK-EU negotiations and the framework under which negotiations have been conducted.

Committee hears from Steve Baker in inquiry examining Brexit negotiations

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Tuesday, January 29, 2019
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European Scrutiny Committee hear evidence from Steve Baker about his time as the former Brexit Minister

Key Points: 
  • The European Scrutiny Committee continues its inquiry examining the conduct of negotiations on the UKs exit from the European Union on Wednesday 30 January, in a session featuring evidence from former Brexit Minister Steve Baker MP.
  • The Committee is undertaking its inquiry in order to examine the conduct, processes and outcomes of negotiations between the UK Government and the European Union regarding the UKs exit from the European Union.
  • Having heard from former Brexit Secretary David Davis MP in its first session, the Committee is expected to question Mr Baker on his time at the Department for Exiting the European Union, focusing on his involvement in the UK-EU negotiations and the framework under which negotiations have been conducted.

David Lidington and Alan Duncan give evidence on treaty scrutiny after Brexit

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Tuesday, January 29, 2019
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The Constitution Committee hears evidence on Wednesday 30 January at 10.15am

Key Points: 
  • The House of Lords Constitution Committee will hear from the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, David Lidington MP, and Minister of State for Europe and the Americas, Sir Alan Duncan MP, on Wednesday 30 January as part of its inquiry on Parliamentary Scrutiny of Treaties.
  • Is it right that treaties receive significantly less parliamentary scrutiny and approval than primary legislation and affirmative statutory instruments?
  • What impact would there be on the Government's treaty-making activity if there was increased parliamentary scrutiny and engagement?
  • How should the devolved executives and legislatures be involved in treaty-making and scrutiny?

Committee hears from Steve Baker in inquiry examining Brexit negotiations

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Tuesday, January 29, 2019
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European Scrutiny Committee hear evidence from Steve Baker about his time as the former Brexit Minister

Key Points: 
  • The European Scrutiny Committee continues its inquiry examining the conduct of negotiations on the UKs exit from the European Union on Wednesday 30 January, in a session featuring evidence from former Brexit Minister Steve Baker MP.
  • The Committee is undertaking its inquiry in order to examine the conduct, processes and outcomes of negotiations between the UK Government and the European Union regarding the UKs exit from the European Union.
  • Having heard from former Brexit Secretary David Davis MP in its first session, the Committee is expected to question Mr Baker on his time at the Department for Exiting the European Union, focusing on his involvement in the UK-EU negotiations and the framework under which negotiations have been conducted.

Urgent humanitarian situation in Syria examined

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Wednesday, January 23, 2019
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International Development Committee takes evidence on Wednesday 23 January at 2.30pm

Key Points: 
  • Charlotte Pierre, Deputy Director, Middle East and North Africa, Department for International Development
    Martin Longden, Head, Near East Department and UK Special Representative for Syria, Foreign and Commonwealth Office
    The International Development Committee is holding an urgent evidence session on the humanitarian situation in Syria.
  • This gives the Committee the opportunity to question the Minister of State for the Middle East, Rt Hon Alistair Burt MP, together with officials.
  • The session will cover issues including the recently-announced US withdrawal, support for refugees, and the situation in Idlib.

Learning Disabilities Researcher Joan Lash Treland's New Book Gifted Dyslexics Takes a Closer Look at How Education Is Measured

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Wednesday, January 23, 2019
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"I examined the contributions and learning problems overcome by eminent individuals including Thomas Edison, Winston Churchill, Eleanor Roosevelt, Katherine Mansfield, and Albert Einstein."

Key Points: 
  • "I examined the contributions and learning problems overcome by eminent individuals including Thomas Edison, Winston Churchill, Eleanor Roosevelt, Katherine Mansfield, and Albert Einstein."
  • Published by New York City-based Page Publishing, Joan Lash Treland's thesis proposes that all of these great individuals had one thing in commona learning disability.
  • "Ironically, they all suffered from the shame of learning in a different way, viewing the world through a different perspective," Treland went on to explain.
  • Its roster of authors can leave behind these tedious, complex and time-consuming issues, and focus on their passion: writing and creating.

Commons will decide on proxy voting next week - Commons Leader

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Wednesday, January 23, 2019
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Jo Swinson raises issue of proxy voting

Key Points: 
  • Deputy Leader of the Liberal Democrats, Jo Swinson,asked the Government an urgent question on the issue of proxy voting in the House of Commons.
  • This followsthe recent incident during the 'meaningful vote' in which Labour MP, Tulip Siddiq, delayed the birth of her child in order to participate in the vote last week.
  • Jo Swinson replied to the Leader of the Commons andthankedher for the work she had done on this issue.
  • However, she described the fact that proxy voting did not yet exist as "shameful", and said some members of the Government had been "dragged kicking and screaming to this point".

Commons will decide on proxy voting next week - Commons Leader

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Wednesday, January 23, 2019
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Jo Swinson raises issue of proxy voting

Key Points: 
  • Deputy Leader of the Liberal Democrats, Jo Swinson,asked the Government an urgent question on the issue of proxy voting in the House of Commons.
  • This followsthe recent incident during the 'meaningful vote' in which Labour MP, Tulip Siddiq, delayed the birth of her child in order to participate in the vote last week.
  • Jo Swinson replied to the Leader of the Commons andthankedher for the work she had done on this issue.
  • However, she described the fact that proxy voting did not yet exist as "shameful", and said some members of the Government had been "dragged kicking and screaming to this point".