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Votes and Proceedings 10-11-2015 You are subscribed to Votes and Proceedings for the House of Commons Votes and Proceedings 09-11-2015 12:00 AM GMT View the formal record of the proceedings of the House of Commons The following link will allow you to view a copy of the updated information. Communications Committee: latest update 10-11-2015 You are subscribed to the Select Committee for Communications for The United Kingdom Parliament. BBC Director-General gives evidence on public purposes 09-11-2015 01:44 PM GMT Communications Committee takes evidence on Tuesday 10 November at 3.30pm The following links will allow you to view a copy of the updated information. Social Mobility Committee: latest update 10-11-2015 You are subscribed to Social Mobility Committee for the United Kingdom Parliament Ofsted gives evidence on employment opportunities for young people 09-11-2015 03:07 PM GMT Social Mobility Committee takes evidence on Wednesday 11 November at 10.35am EU Internal Market, Infrastructure and Employment (Sub-Committee B) Homepage Update (UK Parliament) 10-11-2015 You are subscribed to EU Internal Market Sub-Committee (House of Lords) Homepage  for The United Kingdom Parliament. This information has recently been updated. The following link will allow you to view a copy of the updated information. Online Platforms inquiry hears evidence in Brussels 09-11-2015 10:04 AM GMT EU Internal Market Sub-Committee takes evidence in Brussels on 9 and 10 November Sexual Violence in Conflict Committee: latest update 10-11-2015 You are subscribed to Sexual Violence in Conflict Committee for the United Kingdom Parliament Committee hears evidence on African Union and refugees 09-11-2015 04:07 PM GMT Sexual Violence in Conflict Committee holds two evidence sessions on Tuesday 10 November Latest news from the House of Commons 10-11-2015 You are subscribed to the latest news from the House of Commons Cities and Local Government Devolution Bill examined 10-11-2015 08:30 AM GMT Communities and Local Government Committee holds evidence session on health devolution and devolution to non-metropolitan areas English Votes for English Laws and the Future of the Union 09-11-2015 05:30 PM GMT Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee questions Leader and Shadow Leader of the House Amber Rudd discusses the Department's Annual Report and accounts 09-11-2015 04:50 PM GMT Secretary of State gives evidence to Energy and Climate Committee on the department's annual report Promoting the tourism industry in Northern Ireland through the tax system 09-11-2015 04:30 PM GMT Northern Ireland Affairs Committee launches inquiry on tax and the tourism industry in Northern Ireland Westminster Hall debates: Tuesday 10 November 2015. 09-11-2015 03:25 PM GMT MPs debate the British Council, court closure in Buxton and more International response to Ebola epidemic in West Africa examined 05-11-2015 04:30 PM GMT International Development Committee takes evidence on what lessons can be learned from ebola outbreak   The following link will allow you to view a copy of the latest news items. Latest news from Parliament 10-11-2015 You are subscribed to the latest news from the United Kingdom Parliament Cities and Local Government Devolution Bill examined 10-11-2015 08:30 AM GMT Communities and Local Government Committee holds evidence session on health devolution and devolution to non-metropolitan areas Former Lord Chief Justice and ECJ judge appear before committee 09-11-2015 05:58 PM GMT EU Justice Sub-Committee takes evidence on Tuesday 10 November at 11.00am English Votes for English Laws and the Future of the Union 09-11-2015 05:30 PM GMT Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee questions Leader and Shadow Leader of the House Amber Rudd discusses the Department's Annual Report and accounts 09-11-2015 04:50 PM GMT Secretary of State gives evidence to Energy and Climate Committee on the department's annual report Promoting the tourism industry in Northern Ireland through the tax system 09-11-2015 04:30 PM GMT Northern Ireland Affairs Committee launches inquiry on tax and the tourism industry in Northern Ireland Lords debates Finance Bill 09-11-2015 10:06 AM GMT Bill expected to complete all stages in the Lords Online Platforms inquiry hears evidence in Brussels 09-11-2015 10:04 AM GMT EU Internal Market Sub-Committee takes evidence in Brussels on 9 and 10 November International response to Ebola epidemic in West Africa examined 05-11-2015 04:30 PM GMT International Development Committee takes evidence on what lessons can be learned from ebola outbreak   The following link will allow you to view a copy of the latest news items. Read the latest Committee news 10-11-2015 You are subscribed to Committee news for the United Kingdom Parliament Cities and Local Government Devolution Bill examined 10-11-2015 08:30 AM GMT Communities and Local Government Committee holds evidence session on health devolution and devolution to non-metropolitan areas Former Lord Chief Justice and ECJ judge appear before committee 09-11-2015 05:58 PM GMT EU Justice Sub-Committee takes evidence on Tuesday 10 November at 11.00am English Votes for English Laws and the Future of the Union 09-11-2015 05:30 PM GMT Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee questions Leader and Shadow Leader of the House Amber Rudd discusses the Department's Annual Report and accounts 09-11-2015 04:50 PM GMT Secretary of State gives evidence to Energy and Climate Committee on the department's annual report Promoting the tourism industry in Northern Ireland through the tax system 09-11-2015 04:30 PM GMT Northern Ireland Affairs Committee launches inquiry on tax and the tourism industry in Northern Ireland Online Platforms inquiry hears evidence in Brussels 09-11-2015 10:04 AM GMT EU Internal Market Sub-Committee takes evidence in Brussels on 9 and 10 November International response to Ebola epidemic in West Africa examined 05-11-2015 04:30 PM GMT International Development Committee takes evidence on what lessons can be learned from ebola outbreak Latest Early Day Motions 10-11-2015 You are subscribed to Early Day Motions for the United Kingdom Parliament CENTENARY OF GLASGOW RENT STRIKES AND REMEMBER MARY BARBOUR ASSOCIATION 09-11-2015 12:00 AM GMT EDM number: 684 ROAD SAFETY WEEK 2015 09-11-2015 12:00 AM GMT EDM number: 683 ELECTIONS IN BURMA 09-11-2015 12:00 AM GMT EDM number: 682 SILENCING OF CRITICS IN MALAYSIA 09-11-2015 12:00 AM GMT EDM number: 681 MILITARY COVENANT FOR EX-SERVICE PERSONNEL WITH MESOTHELIOMA 09-11-2015 12:00 AM GMT EDM number: 680 CÒISIR GHÀIDHLIG MHEALBHAICH (MELVICH GAELIC CHOIR) 09-11-2015 12:00 AM GMT EDM number: 679 ORMLIE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION 09-11-2015 12:00 AM GMT EDM number: 678 TRADE IN SERVICES AGREEMENT 09-11-2015 12:00 AM GMT EDM number: 677 BRITISH WOMEN AND THE NEW BRITISH PASSPORT 09-11-2015 12:00 AM GMT EDM number: 676 NEILSTON WAR MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION 09-11-2015 12:00 AM GMT EDM number: 675 EAGLESHAM MACMILLAN CANCER SUPPORT COMMITTEE 09-11-2015 12:00 AM GMT EDM number: 674 LOTHIAN BROADBAND NETWORKS LIMITED 09-11-2015 12:00 AM GMT EDM number: 673 HMS GANNET SAR HELICOPTER CREW WIN RESCUE AWARD 09-11-2015 12:00 AM GMT EDM number: 672 THE LIVIA AWARD FOR PROFESSIONALISM AND SERVICE TO JUSTICE 09-11-2015 12:00 AM GMT EDM number: 671 HAROLD WILSON CENTENARY IN 2016 09-11-2015 12:00 AM GMT EDM number: 670 THROMBOSIS IN CANCER PATIENTS 09-11-2015 12:00 AM GMT EDM number: 669 RUSSELL KNOX AND WORLD GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP 09-11-2015 12:00 AM GMT EDM number: 668 The following link will allow you to view a copy of the updated information. Questions for Oral or Written Answer - House of Commons 10-11-2015 You are subscribed to Questions for Oral or Written Answer (The "Question Book" - House of Commons) Written Questions for Answer 10-11-2015 12:00 AM GMT Browse part 1 of the Question Book for details of written questions The following link will allow you to view a copy of the updated information. Today's Written Statements Update 10-11-2015 You are subscribed to Today's Written Statements for The United Kingdom Parliament. Written statements are published on the internet as soon as possible after Parliament receives them and are also published in the next day’s edition of Hansard. Links to the PDFs work until the written statements are published in Hansard at www.parliament.uk/business/publications/hansard/commons/, or you may wish to save the links as favourites. ECOFIN: 10 November 2015 Mr George Osborne - HM Treasury A meeting of the Economic and Financial Affairs Council will be held in Brussels on 10 November 2015. Ministers are due to discuss the following items: Ministerial Dialogue with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) Countries ECOFIN ministers will meet their EFTA counterparts before the Council proper to exchange views on economic growth and structural reforms. Current Legislative Proposals The Presidency will update the Council on the state of play of financial services dossiers. Capital Markets Union The Council will be invited to adopt conclusions on the Commission's Capital Markets Union Action Plan. Implementation of the Banking Union The Commission will give an update on several dossiers linked to the Banking Union: the Single Resolution Fund, the Bank Recovery and Resolution Directive and the Deposit Guarantee Scheme Directive. Single Resolution Mechanism – Rules for Bridge Financing Ministers will be asked to provide guidance on the proposal for providing bridge financing for the Single Resolution Mechanism. Economic Governance and Follow-up to the Five Presidents' Report The Council will have an initial discussion on the Commission's recent package of proposals following the Five Presidents' Report. Climate Finance The Council will examine draft conclusions on climate finance which constitute the second part of the COP21 negotiating mandate. Follow-up to the G20 and IMF meetings in Lima of 8-11 October 2015 The Presidency and the Commission will report on the G20 and IMF meetings in Lima in October.   Today's Written Statements Update 10-11-2015 You are subscribed to Today's Written Statements for The United Kingdom Parliament. Written statements are published on the internet as soon as possible after Parliament receives them and are also published in the next day’s edition of Hansard. Links to the PDFs work until the written statements are published in Hansard at www.parliament.uk/business/publications/hansard/commons/, or you may wish to save the links as favourites. Extraordinary Competitiveness Council on the Steel Industry Sajid Javid - Department for Business, Innovation and Skills On Monday 9th November I represented the UK at an extraordinary meeting of the Competitiveness Council in Brussels at which we discussed the challenges facing the steel industry in the EU. The Council was convened by the Luxembourg Presidency of the Council of the European Union following my request. All Member States agreed that the steel industry is facing acute pressures as a result of global overcapacity and rapidly rising levels of imports and that this is having a negative effect across the whole of the EU – hurting not just steel-producing nations, but also those involved in supply chains. The Council considered the impact of global overcapacity, unfair trading practices, energy costs and regulatory burdens on the competitiveness of the steel sector. At the end of the meeting a number of actions to support the steel sector were set out in Presidency conclusions and include: Improving the instruments available to the European Commission to allow for faster and more effective trade defence investigations; Making full and timely use of trade policy instruments to ensure a global level playing field in the steel sector; Intensifying discussions involving steel producers in the context of the OECD Steel committee and through dialogues with countries like China, Russia, Belarus, Turkey and India; Holding a high Level stakeholders' conference involving social partners, industry and users to discuss the current state of the sector and policy actions that should be taken forward; Assessing the implementation of the 2013 European Steel Action Plan in the context of the current crisis facing the steel industry; Improving the access of EU exporters to third markets; Using EU funds to support the modernisation of the steel sector, retraining and reintegration into the labour market; Looking at all possible ways of supporting energy intensive industries within the current state aid framework; Using the review of the Emissions Trading System to ensure that the steel sector remains competitive while still meeting climate change goals, specifically by creating a more focused mechanism for the free allocation of allowances and removing the need for a cross-sectoral correction factor; Swiftly implementing the European Energy union to ensure access to secure, affordable and climate-friendly energy; and Fully exploiting the proposals under the upcoming European Commission circular economy strategy to support the sector. Follow-up to this meeting will take place when the Council's Foreign Affairs Committee (Trade) meets on 27 November and when the High Level stakeholder conference on steel is convened. In the meantime, my department will continue its work to support Britain's steel industry and the workers who have recently lost their jobs. Review of the Forensic Archive Ltd Mike Penning - Home Office I am pleased to announce that the Home Office has begun the first review of the Forensic Archive Limited (FAL). FAL was established in October 2012 to manage and maintain material previously held by the Forensic Science Service. Reviews of non-departmental public bodies are part of the government's commitment to ensuring accountability in public life. I will announce the findings of the review later in this financial year.   Today's Written Statements Update 10-11-2015 You are subscribed to Today's Written Statements for The United Kingdom Parliament. Written statements are published on the internet as soon as possible after Parliament receives them and are also published in the next day’s edition of Hansard. Links to the PDFs work until the written statements are published in Hansard at www.parliament.uk/business/publications/hansard/commons/, or you may wish to save the links as favourites. Update on Government action: Vehicle emissions testing programme Mr Patrick McLoughlin - Department for Transport I wish to inform the House of the latest developments on vehicle emissions testing, following the revelations that Volkswagen Group had been fitting so-called defeat devices to some of its vehicles. The Government takes the unacceptable actions of Volkswagen extremely seriously. Our priority is to protect the public and I have taken a number of steps to investigate what went wrong and what we can do to stop it happening again. I have been clear that I expect VW to do everything necessary to protect its UK customers, but it is right also that the Government carries out its own thorough and independent investigation to: establish whether the use of defeat devices goes wider than the VW Group; and gather much-needed evidence to restore public confidence, improve our understanding of the real world emission performance of vehicles, and strengthen our ambition and influence in pushing the EU to move to a comprehensive real world testing regime. We have already taken a range of actions. The UK testing body, the Vehicle Certification Agency, has secured assurance from all automotive manufacturers outside the VW Group for whom it has issued emissions type approvals that defeat devices have not been used. We will of course be testing this for ourselves. We have already retested VW Group vehicles for which the UK provided type approval. These initial tests provide valuable information, improving our ability to detect a defeat device and strengthening our understanding of the impact it has on vehicle emissions, including CO2 and NOx. We have also begun a wider testing programme to understand the real world emissions performance of a broader selection of vehicles in the UK. This is crucial to improve the accuracy of environmental assessments – used for both air quality management and infrastructure investment. This programme will test a representative selection of vehicles used on UK roads, including a sample of the newest and the UK's top selling vehicles. I have secured agreement from my opposite number in Germany that our technical teams will work cooperatively together. This will enable us to reduce duplication and ensure a wide range of vehicles are tested. My officials will continue to look for further opportunities for collaboration with other European partners with a view to securing additional efficiencies. This investigation is vital in restoring public confidence. We will look at vehicles from across all main brands sold in the UK – manufacturers will be treated equally. We must act urgently to remedy wrongdoing but we must also ensure that the results from this investigation are viewed fairly and in the context of the completed work. A report will be prepared at its conclusion and I will provide an update on progress by the end of the calendar year. Alongside this, we have succeeded in reaching an agreement with the European Commission and Member States that represents a real step change in the way in which testing is carried out – for the first time real world testing will be part of the regulatory regime from 2017. This is an important milestone, but we will continue to press for EU level action towards a comprehensive approach to emissions testing, to restore consumer confidence and deliver our wider air quality and climate objectives. We have a major work programme underway and I will continue to inform the House of developments.   United Kingdom Parliament Work and Pensions Committee Homepage Update 10-11-2015 You are subscribed to the Work and Pensions Committee Homepage email alerts for The United Kingdom Parliament. This information has recently been updated. Letter to Torsten Bell of Resolution Foundation regarding tax credits 10-11-2015 12:00 AM GMT The following link will allow you to view a copy of the updated information. EU External Affairs Sub-Committee: latest update 10-11-2015 You are subscribed to EU External Affairs Sub-Committee for The United Kingdom Parliament. Committee hears German perspective on EU Strategic Review 09-11-2015 02:37 PM GMT EU External Affairs Sub-Committee takes evidence on Wednesday 11 November at 2.35pm The following link will allow you to view a copy of the updated information. United Kingdom Parliament Transport Committee Homepage Update 10-11-2015 You are subscribed to the Transport Committee Homepage email alerts for The United Kingdom Parliament. This information has recently been updated. Letter from Paul Willis, MD Volkswagen to Louise Ellman regarding Volkswagen Group emissions violations dated 6 November 2015 10-11-2015 12:00 AM GMT The following link will allow you to view a copy of the updated information. Read yesterday's House of Commons debates 10-11-2015     Monday 9 November 2015 Debates and Oral Answers Follow Commons debates on bills, oral statements made by Ministers and find out what issues were raised during ministerial question times   Written questions and answers and Written statements are available to view on the Written questions and answers and Written statements pages. The following link will allow you to view a copy of the updated information. 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Latest news from Parliament 10-11-2015 You are subscribed to the latest news from the United Kingdom Parliament BBC Director-General gives evidence on public purposes 10-11-2015 10:44 AM GMT Communications Committee takes evidence on Tuesday 10 November at 3.30pm Users of the Equality Act 2010 give evidence to Committee 10-11-2015 10:38 AM GMT Equality Act 2010 and Disability Committee takes evidence on Tuesday 10 November Statement on Europe: Renegotiation: 10 November 2015 10-11-2015 10:35 AM GMT Statement in the Commons expected at 12.30pm Trade Union Bill: Commons remaining stages 10-11-2015 10:10 AM GMT MPs to debate report stage and third reading on 10 November Committee takes evidence from the European Commission on GM insects 10-11-2015 10:00 AM GMT Lords Science and Technology Committee takes evidence on Tuesday 10 November UK must increase science funding to keep up with competitors 09-11-2015 12:01 AM GMT Science and Technology Committee publishes report on the science budget   The following link will allow you to view a copy of the latest news items. Commons Briefing Papers: latest update 10-11-2015 You are subscribed to Commons Briefing Papers for the United Kingdom Parliament The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 Tuesday, November 10, 2015 This Commons Library Briefing gives an overview of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 which provides for some cautions and convictions to become "spent". Religious Education in schools (England) Tuesday, November 10, 2015 What is taught in Religious Education in English schools? This briefing sets out the rules in place, as well as issues surrounding the teaching of RE and its curriculum, and information on related topics such as collective worship and the right to withdraw a child from RE classes. Pavement and on-street parking in England Monday, November 9, 2015 This paper outlines the general legal position on what is colloquially called 'pavement parking' (parking at the side of the road) and the measures available to the police and local authorities to tackle it. House of Commons Members' Fund Monday, November 9, 2015 Looks at proposals to reform the House of Commons Members' Fund, set up in 1939, before a pension scheme was established, to help former Members and their dependants who had financial difficulty. Civil Service statistics Monday, November 9, 2015 This note sets out statistics on Civil Service employment. The Horserace Betting Levy Monday, November 9, 2015 The Horserace Betting Levy is collected from the gross profit of betting on British horseracing and then applied for the improvement of breeds of horses; the advancement or encouragement of veterinary science or veterinary education; the improvement of horseracing. In his March 2015 Budget, the Chancellor announced that a new Horserace Betting Right would replace the Levy. This would be administered directly by the racing industry and would "apply to all bookmakers, wherever located, taking bets from British customers on British racing". Evolution of UK money laundering law Monday, November 9, 2015 This note charts successive phases of UK money laundering regulations and considers their benefits and burdens.. Recent Select Committee publications (UK Parliament) 10-11-2015 You are subscribed to Recent Select Committee publications for The United Kingdom Parliament. This information has recently been updated. 12th Report - Bank of England and Financial Services Bill [HL]: Government Amendments 10-11-2015 12:00 AM GMT House of Lords. Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform Committee. HL Paper 52 4th Report - Appointment of an Electoral Commissioner 10-11-2015 12:00 AM GMT Other Committee. Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission. HC 580 View recent committee publications. 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Committee examines the international perspective of the Union and devolution 10-11-2015 01:57 PM GMT Constitution Committee takes evidence on Wednesday 11 November at 10.30am The following links will allow you to view a copy of the updated information. Latest news from Parliament 10-11-2015 You are subscribed to the latest news from the United Kingdom Parliament Committee hears evidence on African Union and refugees 10-11-2015 02:00 PM GMT Sexual Violence in Conflict Committee holds two evidence sessions on Tuesday 10 November Reform of the Police Funding Formula scrutinised 10-11-2015 08:09 AM GMT Home Affairs Committee hears further evidence on the Reform of the Police Funding Formula   The following link will allow you to view a copy of the latest news items. Today's Written Statements Update 10-11-2015 You are subscribed to Today's Written Statements for The United Kingdom Parliament. Written statements are published on the internet as soon as possible after Parliament receives them and are also published in the next day’s edition of Hansard. Links to the PDFs work until the written statements are published in Hansard at www.parliament.uk/business/publications/hansard/commons/, or you may wish to save the links as favourites. EU renegotiation: letter to European Council President Mr David Lidington - Foreign and Commonwealth Office In his statement to the House on 19 October, (HC Deb, col 656) following the October European Council, the Prime Minister my right honourable Friend the Member for Witney (David Cameron) said that he would be writing to the President of the European Council to set out the changes the Government wished to see in reforming the UK's relationship with the European Union. A copy of that letter is attached to this statement. Government response to 'No voice unheard, no right ignored' consultation Alistair Burt - Department of Health The Government is today publishing its official response to the consultation paper "No voice unheard, no right ignored—a consultation for people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health conditions." No voice unheard, no right ignored was presented by the previous Government because not enough progress had been made to transform the care of people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health problems as promised in the wake of the Winterbourne View scandal. The consultation posed questions primarily related to: assessment in mental health hospitals for people (all age) with learning disability or autism adult care and support, primarily for those with learning disability but also for adults with autism (and the links to support for children and young people); and all those to whom the Mental Health Act 1983 currently applies (including children and young people). We have listened to the views expressed in response to the consultation, and agree there is a need for further action to realise the vision of everyone being treated with dignity and respect by health and care services, and enjoying the same rights as everyone else. The response comprises a number of phases of activity, namely: early actions that seek to sustain momentum generated, chiefly through the use of existing powers and building on work currently underway; further changes, including proposed legislative changes that cannot be achieved via existing powers (these changes relate principally to the Mental Health Act 1983); and a third phase, which explores more radical solutions to longer-term issues, together with ongoing monitoring and review, and a clear back-stop that the Government will intervene further via legislation if the improvements sought are not being realised in practice. The proposals in this document go hand in hand with the substantial programmes of work being put in place under the Transforming Care Programme, including the recently announced "Building the Right Support" national transformation plan. This was published on 30th October by NHS England, the Local Government Association and the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services to reduce reliance on inpatient capacity and increase community-based provision. A national NHS England fund of £45 million will be available to Transforming Care Partnerships over the next three years to aid the transition, focussing on ensuring that the right support is available in local areas to enable the first discharges. Central to the progress set out by the plan over the next three years will be new, high-quality, community-based services. The plan predicts that, as these services are put in place, there will be a reduction of up to 50% in the number of inpatient beds, meaning that some units will close altogether. The proposals for action are put forward in the context of, and subject to, the Government's comprehensive spending review. We will continue to engage with stakeholders and those with expertise by lived experience in a spirit of co-production as we take these proposals forward. The consultation was undertaken by the Department of Health in England. However, as the Mental Health Act applies across England and Wales, it recognised that any changes to the law in Wales would have to be agreed by the National Assembly for Wales. A copy of the Command Paper (number 9142) entitled "Government response to No voice unheard, no right ignored—a consultation for people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health conditions" is available to honourable Members from the Vote Office and to noble Lords from the Printed Paper Office, online at: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/strengthening-rights-for-people-with-learning-disabilities and is attached.   Digital Service Jobs 10-11-2015 Apply for the latest Digital Service Jobs in Parliament Current Job Vacancies  B1 Front End Developer ( PDF 398 KB) Job Description ( PDF 408 KB)           Salary: £36,500 - £42,825       Closing Date: 16/11/2015       -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  View all Digital Service Jobs Upcoming Event- Parliament Data Interested in how Parliament works? 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