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Article - What does the European Parliament President do? (video)

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Tuesday, March 30, 2021

What does the President of the European Parliament do?  

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What does the President of the European Parliament do?  
Find out about the role and the functions of the President of the European Parliament in our short video.
The President is elected every two-and-a-half years to chair plenary sessions, oversee Parliament’s activities and represent the institution in legal matters and in relations with other bodies.

The House Magazine Announces New Editor

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Wednesday, January 13, 2021

Sir Graham Brady will move from editor of the magazine to chairof theboard, which will ensure The House remains the publication of record for Westminster, produced both for and by MPs, along with leading political journalists.

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  • Sir Graham Brady will move from editor of the magazine to chairof theboard, which will ensure The House remains the publication of record for Westminster, produced both for and by MPs, along with leading political journalists.
  • Sir Graham said: "It has been a privilege to be involved with the House magazine for the last decade, first as associate editor and since 2017 as editor.
  • The House magazine, founded in 1976 by a cross party group of MPs, is an indispensable guide to what is happening at the centre of British politics.
  • The House magazine is part of the Dods Group media titles and is subscribed to by all MPs and Peers as well as Special Advisors, Senior Downing Street officials and Parliamentary staffers.

Lords questions government on a UK-EU trade deal and childhood obesity

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Wednesday, September 2, 2020

The Earl of Clancarty (Crossbench) questions the government about its progress on a trade deal between the UK and the EU in respect of non-financial services.

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  • The Earl of Clancarty (Crossbench) questions the government about its progress on a trade deal between the UK and the EU in respect of non-financial services.
  • Baroness Jones of Moulsecoomb (Green Party) quizzes the government on the total amount of public investment in carbon intensive sectors in comparison to the Green Investment Fund.
  • Lord Dubs (Labour) presses the government on tackling childhood obesity.
  • Baroness Sherlock (Labour) challenges the government on the COVID-19 payment scheme eligibility criteria for people self-isolating and unable to work from home.

Government responds to Education Committee questions on catch-up proposals

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Wednesday, July 29, 2020

In the correspondence, Nick Gibb MP responds to the Committees questions on the distribution of funding and allocations to vulnerable pupils.

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  • In the correspondence, Nick Gibb MP responds to the Committees questions on the distribution of funding and allocations to vulnerable pupils.
  • The Committee plans to consider the Ministers response and other areas of the Department for Educations work with the Secretary of State in a session in September.
  • Rt Hon Robert Halfon MP, Chair of the Education Committee, said:
    The Committees work has been focused on how the most disadvantaged groups can be supported both during and after the pandemic.
  • There needs to be a long-term plan for education and ensuring the disadvantaged have a real chance to climb the educational ladder of opportunity.

Lords debates Parliamentary Constituencies Bill

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Tuesday, July 28, 2020

The purpose of the bill is to ensure the number of parliamentary constituencies remains at 650 and that they reflect the changes in demographics, house building and migration that have taken place over the past 20 years.

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  • The purpose of the bill is to ensure the number of parliamentary constituencies remains at 650 and that they reflect the changes in demographics, house building and migration that have taken place over the past 20 years.
  • Members discussed a range of topics highlighted by the bill, including the impact of COVID-19 on the electoral data for the next boundary review, people eligible to vote missing from the electoral register and the difficulties in representing geographically large constituencies.
  • Lord True (Conservative), Minister of State in the Cabinet Office and the bills sponsor in the Lords, opened the debate.
  • add the constituency ofYnys Mn, comprising the area of the Isle of Anglesey County Council, to the list of protected constituencies.

Lords considers Parliamentary Constituencies Bill at second reading

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Friday, July 24, 2020

Members of the Lords will discuss the key principles and purpose of theParliamentary Constituencies Bill during second reading, on Monday 27July.

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  • Members of the Lords will discuss the key principles and purpose of theParliamentary Constituencies Bill during second reading, on Monday 27July.
  • The purpose of the bill is to ensure the number of parliamentary constituencies remains at 650 and that they reflect the changes in demographics, house building and migration that have taken place over the past 20 years.
  • Speakers include a number of former MPs and a former member of the Advisory Board, Wales Governance Centre.
  • add the constituency ofYnys Mn, comprising the area of the Isle of Anglesey County Council, to the list of protected constituencies.

This week in the Commons: 13 July - 17 July

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Saturday, July 18, 2020

On Tuesday 14 July, MPs approved the Parliamentary Constituencies Bill.

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  • On Tuesday 14 July, MPs approved the Parliamentary Constituencies Bill.
  • The purpose of the Bill is to make provision about reports of the Boundary Commissions under the Parliamentary Constituencies Act 1986; to make provision about the number of parliamentary constituencies and other rules for the distribution of seats; and for connected purposes.
  • Read theCommons Librarybriefing of the Bill.
  • Follow the @HouseofCommons on Twitter and @UKHouseofCommons on Instagram, for updates on the UK House of Commons Chamber and more.

This week in the Commons: 13 July - 17 July

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Saturday, July 18, 2020

On Tuesday 14 July, MPs approved the Parliamentary Constituencies Bill.

Key Points: 
  • On Tuesday 14 July, MPs approved the Parliamentary Constituencies Bill.
  • The purpose of the Bill is to make provision about reports of the Boundary Commissions under the Parliamentary Constituencies Act 1986; to make provision about the number of parliamentary constituencies and other rules for the distribution of seats; and for connected purposes.
  • Read theCommons Librarybriefing of the Bill.
  • Follow the @HouseofCommons on Twitter and @UKHouseofCommons on Instagram, for updates on the UK House of Commons Chamber and more.

Liberty Health Sciences to Open New Stuart Dispensary, 25th Location Along Florida's Treasure Coast

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Wednesday, June 10, 2020

Liberty's measured approach to expansion opportunities is focused on maximizing returns to shareholders, while keeping consumers' well-being at the forefront of what we do.

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  • Liberty's measured approach to expansion opportunities is focused on maximizing returns to shareholders, while keeping consumers' well-being at the forefront of what we do.
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Liberty Health Sciences to Open 24th Dispensary in West Palm Beach and Plans to Open 10 Additional Dispensaries This Year

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Tuesday, June 2, 2020

Liberty's measured approach to expansion opportunities is focused on maximizing returns to shareholders, while keeping consumers' well-being at the forefront of what we do.

Key Points: 
  • Liberty's measured approach to expansion opportunities is focused on maximizing returns to shareholders, while keeping consumers' well-being at the forefront of what we do.
  • CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS: This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws.
  • Any statements that are contained in this news release that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed to be forward-looking statements.
  • View original content to download multimedia: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/liberty-health-sciences-to-open-...
    SOURCE Liberty Health Sciences Inc.