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This is the weekly Parliamentary Bulletin produced by the Trade Union Group of Labour MPs and sponsored by Thompsons Solicitors. The Trade Union Group of Labour MPs (TUG) has been established for many years. Based in Westminster, it aims to act as a bridge between unions and MPs. The bulletin keeps trade unionists and others aware of issues which are taking place in Parliament that are of importance to the trade union movement.See links below for this week's updates.
House of CommonsLegislationSuperannuation Act:the Lords amendments were considered and this Bill, dealing with reform of the Civil Service Compensation Scheme, received Royal Assent. Read more… See a copy of the Act and related papers here…See the full list of Bills here…Ministerial StatementsCommunities and Local Government:
Local Government Finance: the Secretary of State made a statement on finance for English local authorities from 2011 to 2013. Read more…
Localism Bill: this Bill aims to make provision about the functions and procedures of local and certain other authorities. Read more… See a copy of the Bill here…
Council Housing Finance:aims to devolve power and resources to councils. Read more…Education:
Education Spending: announcing local authority allocations for their Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) and capital for 2011-12 and for the Early Intervention Grant in 2011-12 and 2012-13. Read more…School Funding (Pupil Premium). Read more…DebatesPension Funds: Jon Cruddas MP’s adjournment debate highlighted the need for transparency in this high risk sector. Read more…Legal Aid: Karen Buck MP secured this debate after the publication of the Green Paper.Read more…Early Years Education: Ann Coffey MPfocused on the take-up of the entitlement to 15 hours a week of free early years education for three and four-year-olds. Read more…CommitteesHealth Committee:questioned the Minister about reform of NHS Commissioning. Read more…See all Committees listed here… Early Day Motions (EDMs)EDMs provide an opportunity for MPs to put on record their opinion on issues of concern. They give an important indication of the views of MPs and are watched carefully by the Government.
UK University Teaching and the role of the Subject Centres (No. 1185). Read more…
X Factor and Discrimination (No. 1215). Read more…
Working Group on Seafarers’ Access to the Minimum Wage (No. 1218). Read more…
See the full list of EDMs here… Parliament Live TVWatch committees and parliamentary debates online: www.parliamentlive.tv
House of LordsLegislationParliamentary Voting System and Constituencies Bill: Committee (4th day). Read more… Committee (5th day). Read more… Debate:NHS: Reorganisation: Lord Touhig’s debate draws attention to the Government’s reorganisation of the NHS, which he saysis riddled with inconsistencies and risks having a negative impact on patient care. Read more…
Next week in WestministerHouse of Commons. Read more…House of Lords. Read more…
Scottish ParliamentScottish Parliamentary Business. Read more...
