New Commons hours to stay
Press Review 8 December 2004
The Commons modernisation committee is expected to resist demands of MPs who want the House to bring back the old timetable that involved regular voting at 10pm.
Howard stays on burglary offensive
Press Review 8 December 2004
Downing Street is fast-tracking a review of the law protecting householders who fight back against burglars.
MPs press Whitehall over RDAs
Press Review 7 December 2004
A report by the Commons public accounts committee has criticised Whitehall for burdening English Regional Development Agencies with bureaucracy.
Experiences of women MPs revealed
Press Review 7 December 2004
The Guardian sets out details of a "comprehensive" survey of women MPs' experiences in the male dominated House of Commons.
Committee slams RDA bureaucracy
News Article 7 December 2004
The Commons public accounts committee has issued a damning verdict on the way the government has established its flagship regional development agencies.
Tory home defence bill unveiled
News Article 7 December 2004
The Tories have unveiled plans they say would "tip the balance" in favour of homeowners faced with an intruder.
Public bodies warned on freedom of information
News Article 7 December 2004
The government is not providing enough guidance to the public sector about the impact of new freedom of information legislation, MPs have warned.
My week: Caroline Spelman
Publication Article 3 December 2004
Commons Gallery
Publication Article 3 December 2004
Private Members' Bill Ballot 2004
Legislation 2 December 2004
Private Members' Bill Ballot 2004 details.
Ballot gives MPs a chance to change the law
News Article 2 December 2004
The winners of a ballot to decide which MPs will get the best chance to pass their own legislation have been announced.
MPs warn on water prices
News Article 1 December 2004
A committee of MPs has warned some pensioners could have to spend 11 per cent of their income on water.
MP attacks red tape 'obsession'
Press Review 1 December 2004
A senior MP has branded a leading business organisation as "obsessed" with red tape.
Blunkett could face second sleaze inquiry
News Article 30 November 2004
The row over the conduct of the home secretary has continued with news that he could be facing a second investigation.
'Postcode lottery' in careers provision
News Article 30 November 2004
Some young people are not getting the careers advice they need according to a Commons committee.
