Urgent question
The House of Lords Select Committee on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill will hold two oral evidence sessions this week. It has been reported that the committee is weighted against assisted dying, with more opponents of legislation change than supporters. Humanists UK analysis suggests that, apart from the Bill Sponsors, the experts… Read more »
Ahead of tomorrow’s launch of the Government’s long-awaited 10 Year Health Plan for the NHS, the Medical Defence Union (MDU) has responded to the details announced so far. Dr Matthew Lee, Chief Executive of the MDU, said: On the 10 Year Health Plan overall “This is a big moment for the NHS. Our members are… Read more »
In an urgent question, Bell Ribeiro-Addy asked home minister Kit Malthouse to make a statement on the Metropolitan Police’s handling of the strip search of “child Q”. This incident took place two years ago and involved a 15 year old school girl being “strip searched on her period” in a an experience that will have… Read more »
In an urgent question, the under-secretary for work and pensions David Rutley outlined to the House of Commons the changes being made to local civil service jobs around the UK. He explained that his department are “constantly looking at ways to improve services” and that the changes, primarily to “back of house staff”, will help achieve… Read more »
