[wanabidii] United Kingdom Parliament Daily Digest Bulletin

Saturday, October 31, 2015
Votes and Proceedings

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28-10-2015 12:00 AM GMT

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United Kingdom Parliament Scottish Affairs Committee Homepage Update

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28-10-2015 01:50 PM GMT

Scottish Affairs Committee takes evidence in Glasgow

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European Scrutiny Committee: latest update

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28-10-2015 04:47 PM GMT

Meeting summary for the European Scrutiny Committee's meeting on 28 October 2015

Communications Committee: latest update

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27-10-2015 03:37 PM GMT

Communications Committee takes evidence in Salford on Thursday 29 October

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EU Financial Affairs Sub-Committee: latest update

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28-10-2015 09:30 AM GMT

The House of Lords EU Financial Affairs Sub-Committee launches an inquiry into completing Europe's Economic and Monetary Union
27-10-2015 07:08 PM GMT

The EU Financial Affairs Sub-Committee has announced the launch of its latest inquiry
 

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28-10-2015 09:30 AM GMT

The House of Lords EU Financial Affairs Sub-Committee launches an inquiry into completing Europe's Economic and Monetary Union

Energy and Climate Change Committee: latest update

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28-10-2015 12:00 AM GMT

Letter from Angela Varley regarding what the Committee's priorities should be during this Parliament

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29-10-2015 09:00 AM GMT

Peers consider climate change and its impact on the urban environment in the UK
28-10-2015 12:29 PM GMT

International Development Committee launches short video and holds first evidence session on refugee crisis
 

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Mr Jeremy Hunt - Department of Health

Today I am launching a consultation on the mandate to NHS England to 2020. The consultation will close on Monday 23 November, in preparation for the publication of a new mandate to NHS England following the Government's Spending Review, to take effect from April 2016.

The mandate to NHS England sets the Government's objectives for NHS England, as well as its budget. In doing so, the mandate sets direction for the NHS, and helps ensure the NHS is accountable to Parliament and the public. In accordance with the Health and Social Care Act 2012, the Secretary of State must publish a mandate each year, to ensure that NHS England's objectives remain up to date.

This consultation document sets out, at a high level, how the Government proposes to set the mandate to NHS England for the course of this Parliament. The mandate will be finalised in light of consultation responses and subject to the outcome of the Government's Spending Review.

The new mandate will be based on the priorities this Government believes are central to delivering the changes needed to ensure that free healthcare is always there whenever people need it most. Our priorities for the health and care system as a whole are:

- Creating the safest, high quality health and care service in the world by securing high quality health and care services and seven day care to improve clinical outcomes;

- Maintaining and improving performance against core standards of access while achieving financial balance;

- Transforming out-of-hospital care to ensure services outside hospital settings are more integrated and accessible, and that every patient has routine access to a GP in the evenings and at weekends, as well as effective 24/7 access to urgent care. We will also strive to reduce the health gap between people with mental health problems and the population as a whole;

- Driving improvements in efficiency and productivity by reducing waste and inefficiency to ensure every penny delivers the maximum possible benefit to patient care;

- Improving and reducing variation in outcomes and quality of care at a national and local level;

- Preventing ill health and supporting people to live healthier lives by tackling obesity and improving quality of life for people with long term conditions such as diabetes and those with dementia; and

- Supporting research, innovation and growth, and influencing global health priorities.

The Government welcomes views on the proposals and invites comments through the consultation process. The consultation document can be accessed online at https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/setting-the-mandate-to-nhs-england-for-2016-to-2017.

 

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28-10-2015 03:20 PM GMT

Backbench Business debate on the dog meat trade on 5 November
28-10-2015 12:29 PM GMT

International Development Committee launches short video and holds first evidence session on refugee crisis

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28-10-2015 12:29 PM GMT

International Development Committee launches short video and holds first evidence session on refugee crisis
 

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Questions for Oral or Written Answer - House of Commons

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29-10-2015 12:00 AM GMT

Browse part 1 of the Question Book for details of written questions

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Latest Early Day Motions

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28-10-2015 12:00 AM GMT

EDM number: 615
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EDM number: 619
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EDM number: 618
28-10-2015 12:00 AM GMT

EDM number: 617
28-10-2015 12:00 AM GMT

EDM number: 616

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Today's Written Statements Update

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Mr Tobias Ellwood - Foreign and Commonwealth Office

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office, Ministry of Defence and Department of Energy and Climate Change are today publishing a report on the Government's international chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) security assistance programmes. The report summarises work and achievements under these programmes in the 2013/14 and 2014/15 financial years.

The Government is committed to improving the security of CBRN materials and expertise around the world. The programmes form the UK's contribution to the Global Partnership Against the Spread of Weapons and Materials of Mass Destruction, which coordinates international efforts to improve CBRN security. Over the past two years, these programmes have delivered important improvements in line with the objectives of the Global Partnership and the National Counter Proliferation Strategy 2012-2015.

Since the period covered by the report, UK-funded CBRN security programmes have continued to deliver results, including the two examples below, which demonstrate the value of the UK's programmes:

  • On 24 September 2015, Uzbekistan became a country free of High Enriched Uranium (HEU) after liquid HEU fuel was removed from a research reactor at the Radiation and Technological Complex in Tashkent. The fuel has been flown to Russia for secure disposition. Funding and expert advice to decommission the research reactor, which was a pre-requisite for the removal of the HEU, was provided by the Global Threat Reduction Programme.
  • On 22 September 2015, Russia announced that the chemical weapons destruction facility at Shchuch'ye had completed operations, which resulted in the destruction of 5,500 tonnes of highly toxic nerve agent contained in more than 1.9 million artillery munitions. During 2002 to 2010, the UK implemented procurement and infrastructure projects worth over £90 million at the facility: these have made a major contribution to the destruction operations there. Funding for these projects was provided by the UK, Canada, the EU, France and other donors.

The report will be published on the gov.uk website: www.gov.uk/government/publications/report-on-uk-international-chemical-biological-radiological-and-nuclear-cbrn-security-assistance-programmes

 

New Commitee elected on the Armed Forces Bill

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26-10-2015 12:09 PM GMT

Committee's members appointed on Monday 26 October

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James Brokenshire - Home Office

My rt hon Friend the Home Secretary is today laying before the House a Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules.

The Rules are being changed to make clear the circumstances in which we can withdraw refugee status and leave. The changes clarify terminology and make clear that refugee status can be withdrawn where evidence emerges that such status was obtained by deception or where it is clear that protection is no longer needed. It can also be withdrawn where someone commits a serious crime or is a considered a danger to our national security such that they do not deserve our protection and all the benefits that come with that status.

Existing provisions on the revocation of refugee status are also being extended to include those who instigate or otherwise participate in acts covered by Article 1F of the Refugee Convention, including those who engage in extremist activities that represent a threat to our national security.

New Rules are being introduced to make asylum claims from EU nationals inadmissible unless exceptional circumstances apply. Such claims are currently processed through the asylum system, which includes an interview and detailed written decision. This goes beyond our international obligations and there is provision under EU law to treat claims from EU nationals as inadmissible on the basis that Members States are deemed to be safe countries. We need to do all we can to dissuade abusive claims and considering claims from EU nationals uses resources that I believe are better focused on those who genuinely need protection.

There is no right of appeal against a decision to treat a claim from an EU national as inadmissible. Claims that meet the exceptional circumstances criteria will still be considered but the onus will be on the individual to set out the reasons why their case is exceptional. Human rights issues raised through the appropriate application process will still be considered in accordance with our obligations under the Human Rights Act.

I am also implementing the changes to the English language requirements for settlement and citizenship announced in March. These changes will ensure that the same security assurances apply to English language qualifications whenever they are used in the immigration and citizenship system.

The statement also makes changes to the Immigration Rules on skilled work routes, administrative review and on family and private life.

 

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Mrs Theresa May - Home Office

Today, the transparency in supply chains statutory guidance is being published in line with Section 54(9) of the Modern Slavery Act 2015. The guidance has been developed in consultation with a range of business representative groups, trade bodies and non-governmental organisations. The guidance is available on the GOV.UK website.

Copies of the statutory guidance will be made available in the House Library.

 

Works of Art (Speaker's Advisory Committee): latest update

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29-10-2015 12:00 AM GMT

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Latest committee inquiries

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29-10-2015 12:01 AM GMT

Business, Innovation and Skills Committee inquiry into Government's export targets and how UKTI activities effect exports

Business, Innovation and Skills Committee: latest update

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29-10-2015 09:30 AM GMT

Business, Innovation and Skills Committe launch an inquiry into Government's export targets and how UKTI activities effect exports
29-10-2015 12:01 AM GMT

Business, Innovation and Skills Committee inquiry into Government's export targets and how UKTI activities effect exports

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29-10-2015 10:30 AM GMT

Communications Committee takes evidence in Salford on Thursday 29 October
 

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Mr David Cameron - Prime Minister

This written ministerial statement confirms that policy responsibility for digital inclusion will transfer from the Cabinet Office to the Department for Culture, Media and Sport. This change is effective from 1 November.

 

High Speed Rail (London - West Midlands) Bill Select Committee (Commons): latest update

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Wednesday, October 28, 2015
This page has been compiled ahead of the Backbench Business Committee debate on the future of the Green Investment Bank and to be held on Thursday 29 October 2015 at 1.30pm in Westminster Hall.

Liaison Committee Homepage Update (UK Parliament)

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28-10-2015 12:00 AM GMT

Letter from the Rt Hon Hugo Swire MP dated 20 October 2015 on follow up to the Select Committee on Soft Power and the UK's Influence

Recent Select Committee publications (UK Parliament)

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29-10-2015 12:00 AM GMT

House of Commons. Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs. HC 432
29-10-2015 12:00 AM GMT

House of Lords. Liaison Committee (Lords). HL Paper 47
29-10-2015 12:00 AM GMT

House of Lords. Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform Committee. HL Paper 45

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Thursday, October 29, 2015
India-Pakistan relations remain fraught with danger and mistrust, not least over Kashmir. In September, with regular exchanges of fire across the Line of Control and continuing armed attacks against the security forces in Indian Kashmir by Pakistan-based groups, Pakistan's prime minister, Nawaz Sharif, made more peace proposals. But India responded coolly, arguing that Pakistan should end its support for terrorism first.

Thursday, October 29, 2015
The Energy Company Obligation (ECO) provides funding to improve energy efficiency in difficult to treat housing and the homes of 'those most in need'. This note explains this Government policy.

Thursday, October 29, 2015
This Bill fulfils a requirement of the European Union Act 2011 that EU legislative proposals based on the 'catch-all' Article 352 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union must be approved by an Act of Parliament before the UK can support their adoption in the EU Council. The Bill deals with two relatively uncontroversial proposals concerning the Republic of Macedonia becoming an observer on an EU human rights body and a draft decision on the Tripartite Social Summit for Growth and Employment.

Thursday, October 29, 2015
This Commons Library Briefing Paper explains the powers that customers and water companies have in opting for charging with water meters. It also provides an overview of the relevant Government policy and legislation.

Thursday, October 29, 2015
This page has been prepared by the House of Commons Library to provide information on the Local Government Finance (Tenure Information) Bill 2015-16 which is scheduled to receive its Second Reading on 30 October 2015.

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29-10-2015 10:30 AM GMT

Communications Committee takes evidence in Salford on Thursday 29 October
29-10-2015 12:01 AM GMT

Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee publish dying without dignity report

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Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee publish dying without dignity report
 

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29-10-2015 10:40 AM GMT

Health Committee hold evidence session on steps needed to build future primary care teams

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29-10-2015 02:38 PM GMT

Report to be published on Monday 2 November
29-10-2015 01:21 PM GMT

MPs hear from two frontline road traffic police officers, as well as from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

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Energy and Climate Change Committee: latest update

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29-10-2015 02:55 PM GMT

Energy and Climate Change Committee look at energy efficiency policies in the UK

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Communities and Local Government Committee Update

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29-10-2015 03:15 PM GMT

Committee holds second evidence session looking at Housing Associations and the Right to Buy

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Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee: latest update

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29-10-2015 03:15 PM GMT

Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee look the farmgate prices impact on the agricultural industry

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29-10-2015 12:56 PM GMT

Minister of State for Housing and Planning responds to Education Committee on the difficulties of school planning

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29-10-2015 12:11 PM GMT

Addressing problems of young people before they enter system
29-10-2015 12:01 AM GMT

Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee publish dying without dignity report
 

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Committee launches Armed Forces Bill 2015 inquiry

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29-10-2015 03:45 PM GMT

Select Committee on the Armed Forces Bill invites written evidence on the provisions of the 2015 bill

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