MPs give mixed report on police workload
Press Review 10 March 2005
MPs on the home affairs committee have criticised ministers for not doing enough to cut paperwork for the police.
Too few crimes being solved, say MPs
News Article 10 March 2005
Police forces are solving too few crimes despite government efforts, according to MPs.
Majority not completing drug orders
News Article 10 March 2005
In some parts of the country fewer than one in 10 criminals who undergo drug treatment finish their programme, a select committee has reported.
MPs warn government over job cuts
News Article 9 March 2005
MPs have warned ministers to tread carefully before cutting jobs in the Pension Service.
Second Chamber of Parliament Bill (Failed Bill 2004/05 Session)
Legislation 4 March 2005
The Bill, brought forward by Paul Tyler (Lib Dem, North Cornwall) sought to end hereditary peers sitting in the House of Lords, ultimately leading to a second elected government chamber.
Artistic treasures
Publication Article 4 March 2005
Commons Gallery
Publication Article 4 March 2005
Terror bill time 'adequate', insists Hain
News Article 3 March 2005
The leader of the Commons has defended the amount of time being given to debate the Prevention of Terrorism Bill.
Blairites head for the Lords
Press Review 3 March 2005
A string of retiring Blairite Labour MPs are in line for peerages, the Independent reports today.
MPs slam online university failures
News Article 3 March 2005
The government's attempt to run an online university has been described as a "disgraceful" waste of money by a committee of MPs.
Schools must accept problem pupils, says Kelly
News Article 2 March 2005
The education secretary has threatened to use legislation to force all schools to accept their share of unruly pupils.
MPs reject courts bias claim
News Article 2 March 2005
A committee of MPs has rejected claims that courts are deliberately biased against fathers.
Targets put pressure on visa staff
News Article 1 March 2005
A report from the Commons public accounts committee has revealed that visa processing staff are expected to decide an application every 11 minutes.
Warning over visa applications
Press Review 1 March 2005
A report from the Commons public accounts committee has revealed that officials are given just 11 minutes to check each visa application.
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