Queen's Speech 2005: Home Office bills
News Article 17 May 2005
Legislation introducing identity cards heads a long list of Home Office bills unveiled in the Queen's Speech.
Queen's Speech 2005: Welfare reform
News Article 17 May 2005
Three key welfare reform bills have been unveiled by the Queen.
Queen's Speech 2005: Health
News Article 17 May 2005
Ministers have risked worsening their "nanny state" reputation with bills on mental health and banning smoking.
Queen's Speech 2005: Education
News Article 17 May 2005
In an echo of Tony Blair's "education, education, education" mantra, the Queen told Parliament: "Education remains my government's top priority."
Queen's Speech 2005: Devolution and justice
News Article 17 May 2005
The Department for Constitutional Affairs has unveiled high-profile bills on criminal justice, reform of postal voting and devolution.
Queen's Speech 2005: Transport
News Article 17 May 2005
The Queen has announced a number of transport bills during the state opening of Parliament.
Queen's Speech 2005: Trade and industry
News Article 17 May 2005
Regulation is the watchword for the government over the next 18 months, with bills aimed at cutting red tape and extending consumer and employee protection contained in the Queen's Speech.
Queen's Speech 2005: Defence and foreign affairs
News Article 17 May 2005
Sweeping reforms to the armed forces have been set out in the Queen's Speech.
Queen's Speech 2005: Olympic bid
News Article 17 May 2005
The Queen has outlined the government's plans for the hosting of the London Olympics in 2012, if the capital is selected on July 6.
Queen's Speech 2005: Environment, food, and rural affairs
News Article 17 May 2005
The Department of Environment Food and Rural Affairs is introducing a range of bills announced in the Queen's Speech.
Blair to set out legislative programme
Press Review 17 May 2005
The government will today announce a mammoth programme of legislation in a Queen's Speech expected to contain about 50 Bills.
Labour details third term legislative priorities
News Article 17 May 2005
The government will today detail its legislative agenda for the first parliamentary session in Labour’s historic third term.
Labour prepares bumper Queen's Speech
News Article 16 May 2005
Labour is preparing to unveil the Queen’s Speech, with a pledge to maintain the momentum of reformist government.
Banks and Treasury targets dormant accounts
Press Review 16 May 2005
Banks will meet with Treasury officials next month to determine what will happen to millions of pounds sitting in dormant bank accounts.
Straw condemns Uzbek suppression
Press Review 16 May 2005
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