Ministerial statement
The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) has welcomed the Scottish Government’s decision to postpone the implementation of muirburn licensing. The government had planned to introduce a licensing scheme ahead of 15 September – the start of the new muirburn season. However, a range of organisations, including BASC, raised serious concerns about the readiness… Read more »
The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill has passed Third Reading in the House of Commons. The vote was 314 in favour, 291 against. My Death, My Decision and Humanists UK welcome the result. Andrew Copson, Chief Executive of Humanists UK, said: ‘The House of Commons has taken a historic step towards meeting the… Read more »
In a statement to the House of Commons, education secretary Nadhim Zahawi announced special educational needs support that will provide “the right support, in the right place, at the right time”. Zahawi told the House that his announced changes would “build a more inclusive and financially sustainable system” as well as clarifying roles and responsibilities… Read more »
In a statement to the House of Commons, foreign secretary Liz Truss updated the House on the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the further steps that the government is taking to “keep the pressure up on Putin”. The calls from Conservative backbenchers and opposition alike were to protect the defence spending, following the government decision… Read more »
