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The Member Directory lists all the Central Lobby policy experts.

Apprenticeships about 'more than just the numbers'

Shane Chowen, policy officer at the Institute for Learning, discusses the role of further education teachers and trainers in delivering vocational training as part of apprenticeship schemes.

Ministry of Defence needs a ‘more targeted approach’

The latest National Audit Office (NAO) report has criticised the Ministry of Defence for drastically cutting personnel without ‘fully understanding how it will operate with significantly fewer staff’.

Compulsory microchipping of dogs is not enough

The Blue Cross explains "microchipping alone will not help to protect the public from dog attacks".

'A truly great writer and a formidable journalist'

Lord Young of Norwood Green urges the House of Lords to pay tribute to Dickens on his bicentenary and reflects on his own admiration for Dickens' work.

English beef and sheep farmers leading the way to emissions reductions

Chris Lloyd, EBLEX industry development manager, discusses ways in which a low carbon footprint on beef and sheep farms can be achieved.

New inquest needed into Hillsborough disaster

A new inquest is needed to get to the bottom of what really happened at Hillsborough in 1989, says Bill Esterson MP

MPs debate metal theft 'epidemic'

MPs called for action yesterday during a Commons debate on metal theft.

Haemophiliac care 'under threat'

Diana Johnson MP argues against haemophiliac care being under threat from the Health and Care Social Bill.

MPs warn elderly are to suffer from care cuts

Older people are suffering a lower quality of life because social care funding pressures mean services are being reduced, a group of MPs has warned.

MP pushes for TV cameras in court

John Whittingdale MP says opening the doors of the courts to TV cameras will bring the UK in line with other jurisdictions around the world and be a "positive move for open justice and transparency".

'Early intervention will prevent ongoing damage to children'

As a former social worker and assistant director for children's services, chair of the APPG on child protection, Meg Munn MP, talks about the findings in Action for Children's 'Child Neglect in 2011: An annual review'.

Time for 'blue skies thinking' on apprenticeships

John Andrews, chief executive of the National Association of Professional Inspectors and Testers, outlines ways in which apprenticeships can become more innovative.





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