House Magazine

February 26, 2001
The House Magazine
Issue No.935 | Vol.26
February 26, 2001
Issue No.935 | Vol.26
The House Magazine
Contents
Budget preview

Don't hold the front page
The chancellor should take the opportunity to redress regional imbalances made worse by recent manufacturing job losses, writes John Monks
John Monks

Now is the time to act
Kate Barker says the chancellor should focus on long term economic prosperity, not short term electoral success
Kate Barker

Less is more
Although a reduction in the tax/GDP ratio seems not to be on offer, Ruth Lea believes the chancellor could make progress by ceasing to load burdens on business
Ruth Lea

A duty to act on share trading
The City's message to the chancellor is not to blow the £40 billion surplus, says Angela Knight
Angela Knight

Taxation with a purpose
Dave Prentis says the chancellor should spurn income tax cuts in favour of investment in our public services
Dave Prentis

City view

Keeping London on the map
The economic case for proceeding with London's CrossRail project is overwhelming, argues Judith Mayhew
Judith Mayhew

Cobbett's corner

Father figures
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Chris Moncrieff

Leaving pillar and post
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Chris Moncrieff

Mistaken identity
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Chris Moncrieff

These I have known
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Chris Moncrieff

Commons diary

The parliamentary treadmill
As Westminster gears up for the election, Caroline Spelman works to meet the deadline for her adoption bill
Caroline Spelman

Conservative spring conference

Building a broader base
Anne Perkins talks to Conservative Party president Jean Searle about broadening the appeal of the party
Anne Perkins

Hague's Harrogate challenge
At the Spring Forum William Hague must show that the Conservatives have the will, resources and policies to take on Labour, says George Jones
George Jones

Leaving Westminster

Dissent into consensus
Robert Sheldon considers how Westminster has evolved over the years of his parliamentary career
Robert Sheldon

Lords diary

A bit of history repeating...
Lord Roberts of Conwy takes us on a journey back to the British constitution of 1780
Lord Roberts of Conwy

Lords gallery

Departing Leader blames late hours
Andrew Evans rounds up the week's events in the Lords
Andrew Evans

It's a boy!
Andrew Evans rounds up the week's events in the Lords
Andrew Evans

The trial of Speaker, judge and party host
Andrew Evans rounds up the week's events in the Lords
Andrew Evans

Lord Chairman Mackay dies at 62
Andrew Evans rounds up the week's events in the Lords
Andrew Evans

Profile

Sir Richard Body profile
Sir Richard Body talks to Anne Perkins
Anne Perkins

Select committees

An inquiring culture
Gerald Kaufman explains how his committee has made a difference in the areas of culture, media and sport
Gerald Kaufman

Quick and effective action
Bowen Wells discusses the achievements of the International Development Committee
Bowen Wells

Confronting problems head-on
David Marshall says that select committees need to get out and about and see problems first hand
David Marshall

Connecting Cardiff with Westminster
Martyn Jones discusses how the Welsh Affairs committee is coming to terms with devolution
Martyn Jones

Challenging perceptions of the province's politics
In its second parliament, the Northern Ireland Affairs Select Committee has really found its feet, explains Peter Brooke
Peter Brooke

View from the Hill

Senate backs paying UN debt
House Magazine Congressional Correspondent Bruce Carey brings the latest news from the US Congress
Bruce Carey

Week in Westminster

X is for vote
As the anticipation of polling day mounts, Robin Oakley offers an A-Z guide to elections
Robin Oakley

Welsh view

Challenging the centre-right mindset
As St David's Day approaches, Ieuan Wyn Jones assesses Wales's progress since devolution
Ieuan Wyn Jones