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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 CommonsLegislationHealth and Social Care Bill:Second Reading: this Bill is intended to give effect to the changes requiring primary legislation which were set out in the Government’s NHS White Paper. See Monday’s debate here… See a copy of the Bill and all related papers here…See the full list of Bills here…High Pay Commission:Tony Lloyd MP's Bill aims to make provision for the establishment of a High Pay Commission. See here…Ministerial StatementsHealth:Commissioning and Public Expenditure: See the Secretary of State’s statement on the Government’s responses to the Select Committee here…Mental Health:the Government announced the publication of "No health with out mental health: A Cross-Government mental health outcomes strategy for people of all ages".See here…Public Service Pensions:will be increased from 11 April 2011 by 3.1% in line with the annual increase in the consumer prices index. See more…DebatesPost-16 Students:Nic Dakin MP is concerned about the proposals coming out of the Young People’s Learning Agency. Read the debate…Maternity Services:Gisela Stuart MP Read the debate…PublicForest Estates:Mary Creagh MP’s debate on the Government’s plan to privatise England’s forests. Read the debate…QuestionsWales:see all questions including a question regarding the electrification of the Great Western Main Line here…Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra):includes two questions on the sale of forests here…CommitteesBusiness, Innovation and Skills (BIS):MPs heard from business leaders for the inquiry into Rebalancing the Economy. Watch the sessions here…Education:See the recent report which calls for the curriculum to meet the needs of all pupils here…Health:MPs heard evidence about NHS Complaints and litigation. Watch here…Scotland:MPs heard evidence on Scottish Devolution. Watch here…Work and Pensions:The Committee has called for evidence on the Government’s Pension Reforms. 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.Daily Mirror Campaign on Employee Rights (No. 1368). Read more…Closure of Birmingham Citizens Advice Bureau (No. 1377). Read more…Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit and Prescribed Disease C23 (No. 1382). Read more… Rail Renewals (No. 1383). Read more…Ownership of Public Forests (No. 1384). Read more…Skilled Professional and Specialist Staff in the Public Sector (No. 1394). 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:See the 15th Committee day here…See the 16th Committee day here… See the 17th day here… Question:
Employment Law:plans to revise employment law. Read more…
Next week in WestministerHouse of Commons. Read more…House of Lords. Read more…
Scottish ParliamentScottish Parliamentary Business. Read more...
