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The Member Directory lists all the Central Lobby policy experts.

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.

Apprenticeships create a 'win-win situation'

To mark National Apprenticeship Week Petra Wilton, director of policy and research for the Chartered Management Institute, offers her insight into the benefit of management apprenticeships for employers, the economy and the apprentice themselves.

Can we learn from the past and hedge against risk?

The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) has published the first of a series of seven reports to mark 100 years since it received its Royal Charter.

'Glimmer of hope' for UK economy

January consumer spending figures have provided a "glimmer of hope" for the economy as UK household spending registered a 0.4 per cent rise. The underlying trend of growth does, however, remain subdued.

'My grandchildren know more about the internet than I do!'

We talk to Alun Michael MP, host of today's discussion in Portcullis House to mark Safer Internet Day 2012.

David Cameron: Apprenticeships are 'gold standard option'

The Prime Minister has announced new funding for thousands of apprenticeships up to degree equivalent.

Intellectual property and its contribution to economic growth

Pete Wishart MP says the government must ensure that the valuable role of Intellectual Property is respected and assess the true cost of undermining our creative industries.

Tobacco Control – the real smokescreen

Angela Harbutt of Liberal Vision criticises the "clichéd view of evil tobacco" having disproportionate control over policy, following a Central Lobby article from Lord Faulkner of Worcester.

Vince Cable "very proud" of apprenticeships scheme

The Business Secretary has said he is "very proud" that the government is prioritising investment in apprenticeships despite financial constraint.

Combating health inequalities

Ahead of the Wolfson Research Institute parliamentary reception, Roberta Blackman-Woods MP discusses the work of the Institute on a regional, national and international level.





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