MPs and peers will take part in events across the country next week as part of a new national initiative to promote public engagement with Parliament and politics.
Cross-party MPs condemn inadequate care of the elderly
There is cross-party agreement on the need for swift measures to address the treatment of elderly hospital patients, according to a group of MPs.
Committee seeks clarification on MP taxation
The committee on MPs' expenses met to clarify a number of proposed taxation amendments to the operation of the Parliamentary Standards Act 2009.
MP urges government action on BAE jobs
The government must boost its support for defence firm BAE systems and the UK industry after the company announced plans to cut 3,000 jobs, the Commons has heard.
Impact of cuts on vulnerable and disadvantaged
The services Action for Children provide to three groups of children could be affected by the government's cuts, according to their recent publication The Red Book.
Industry provides 'solid employment opportunities'
The Corrugated Packaging Industry has been hailed as a "good news story" by a backbench MP.
Gavin Williamson appointed PPS
South Staffordshire MP Gavin Williamson has been appointed parliamentary private secretary to Hugo Swire.
Chuka the lion faces tortoise Vince
No action over SNP 'threat' claim
Lack of equality for care leavers
Cameron 'leading a divided government'
Events
October 27 - November 2 2011: NCWL 11
National Care Leavers' Week 2011 – A Day in My Shoes
October 31: 'Preventing Carbon Monoxide Poisoning' Report Launch
Baroness Findlay of Llandaff speaks at the launch of the APPG Gas Safety's report, 'Preventing Carbon Monoxide Poisoning.'
November 1: APRG & BRC parliamentary reception 2011
'Retail in Society: Serving our Communities', the annual parliamentary reception will include a keynote speech from Ed Davey MP, minister for employment relations and consumer affairs.
November 2: Celebrating philanthropy and the work of the Giving Forum
A parliamentary reception hosted by Lord Best OBE on behalf of the Charities Aid Foundation.
Latest from Members
'Tories damaging for manufacturing', Unite to tell SIMA conference
Unite's assistant general secretary responsible for manufacturing, Tony Burke, will address the Steel Industry Managers Association (SIMA) conference in Blackpool tomorrow (Saturday, 29 October) and warn delegates that this Tory-led coalition government is doing more damage to UK manufacturing than any previous Conservative government.
Survey shows spiralling energy prices and other costs are hitting small businesses hard
Forum of Private Business calls for proper policing of energy companies to help firms control cash flow.
National train performance for period seven is 91.5 per cent
Punctuality on the railways reached 91.5 per cent during period 7, according to monthly performance data released today by Network Rail.
FDF calls on food manufacturers to sign up to apprenticeship pledge
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) is calling on food manufacturers to sign up to its pledge and contribute to increasing the number of apprenticeship opportunities in the food and drink manufacturing sector.
Simon Buck, Chief Executive of the British Air Transport Association (BATA)
MP opposes changes to flight taxes