MPs back 'practical choice' in public services
News Article 17 March 2005
The Commons public administration select committee has called on the government to be more realistic about the role of choice in public services.
Plaid MP ejected from Commons chamber
News Article 17 March 2005
The Speaker has ejected a Plaid Cymru MP from the Commons after he claimed Tony Blair had lied to parliament over Iraq.
Army unsustainable abroad, MPs warn
Press Review 17 March 2005
A committee of MPs has warned that the current deployment of the British army abroad is unsustainable.
Terror Bill sparks law-making reform
Press Review 17 March 2005
The government's anti-terrorism measures are set to become a model for all future laws.
Armed forces face 'capability gap'
News Article 17 March 2005
The armed forces are facing a "capability gap" with old equipment being phased out before it is replaced, say MPs.
Blair plays down Italian Iraq withdrawal
News Article 16 March 2005
Tony Blair played down news that Italian troops are set to be withdrawn from Iraq.
Howard attacks Blair over IRA stance
News Article 16 March 2005
Tony Blair has rejected claims that he has soft pedalled on republican criminality in Northern Ireland.
Leaders clash over policing
News Article 16 March 2005
Tony Blair and Michael Howard have clashed over policing during this week's prime minister's question time.
PMQs - The verdict
News Article 16 March 2005
ePolitix.com gives its verdict on the performance of the party leaders at prime minister's question time.
Peers defend lord chancellor's role
Press Review 16 March 2005
Peers have voted against plans to abolish the lord chancellor's traditional role, insisting that he or she must continue to be fully legally qualified and a lord.
Commons committees 'frustrated' by government
News Article 15 March 2005
Commons committees charged with scrutinising government policy were sometimes "frustrated" by a lack of co-operation, a report has said.
Smuggling at 'unacceptable levels'
News Article 15 March 2005
Cigarette, alcohol and fuel smuggling cost the Exchequer nearly £4bn in 2003/04, MPs have found.
Sayeed to quit over ill-health
Press Review 15 March 2005
Jonathan Sayeed, the Conservative MP who only just survived an attempt to deselect him over allegations that he had profited from private tours of Parliament, announced his resignation yesterday.
Army under fire over Deepcut deaths
Press Review 15 March 2005
MPs on the Commons defence committee have criticised "serious failings" in the army's treatment of young recruits.
Local railways 'need more cash'
News Article 15 March 2005
A lack of money to fund community-run local rail lines has been identified and criticised by MPs.
