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MPs to investigate contempt of House
MPs have backed a complaint made by an MP who felt he had been "intimidated" and prevented from expressing his right to freedom of speech in Parliament by a firm of solicitors.
Lords round-up
Lord Adonis faces first departmental questions
Transport secretary Lord Adonis was the first ever secretary of state to take departmental questions in the Lords today, following a change in Parliamentary procedure.
Commons round-up
Debate on Wright report urged
The recommendations of the Wright committee report must be brought before the Commons, MPs heard today.
Commons round-up
Apology for thalidomide survivors
The government has apologised to the victims of the thalidomide scandal following the agreement of a £20m support package.
Written question
Legg inquiry 'cost £1.1m'
Sir Thomas Legg's audit of MPs expenses has so far cost around £1.1m, with Legg receiving £142,000 of this in personal fees.
Commons round-up
Royal Mail needs 'urgent reform'
MPs pressed the government on the ongoing dispute between the Royal Mail and postal workers today.
News
Fancy being an MP for a week?
A web-based game that lets players act out a week in the life of an MP was launched by Parliament yesterday.
Commons round-up
ePolitix.com briefing: PMQs
The devastating earthquake in Haiti, "parasitic non-doms" and "Essex teenage tearaways" were among the issues raised at prime minister’s questions this afternoon.
Commons round-up
UK ready to play its part in Haiti
Britain is ready to play its part in the relief effort following the earthquake in Haiti, the Commons heard today.
Committee round-up
Food supply chain 'resilient' despite cold weather
The environment secretary has said that major supermarkets and farmers showed their resilience during the recent cold weather.
Commons round-up
England-Scotland friendlies may return
Friendly international football matches between England and Scotland may be set to return, the Commons heard today.
Commons round-up
Solicitors accused of 'intimidating' MP
The Speaker of the House of Commons has named a firm of solicitors in a possible contempt of the House.
News
Iris Robinson resigns from the Commons
DUP MP Iris Robinson today left the House of Commons amid scandal and allegations of corruption.
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