MPs run out of time for backbench bills
News Article 15 October 2004
More than 30 backbenchers have lost their chance to put legislation on the statute book as time ran out on Friday for private member's bills.
Leaving the middle of the road
Publication Article 15 October 2004
Commons Gallery
Publication Article 15 October 2004
MPs warned over drug companies
Press Review 15 October 2004
Medical experts told MPs on the health committee on Thursday that patients' lives are being put at risk by the practices used by some drug companies to promote their products.
Gambling Bill to get fast-track treatment
News Article 14 October 2004
The government has confirmed that the Gambling Bill will be given fast-track treatment in a bid to get it on the statute book before the general election.
Hain calls for 'responsible' treatment of MPs' expenses
News Article 14 October 2004
Peter Hain has called on politicians and the media to treat the forthcoming publication of details about MPs' expenses "responsibly".
Westminster facing tighter security
News Article 14 October 2004
Road closures around the Houses of Parliament have moved a step closer following a security announcement from the home secretary.
Harman says parliament should reconnect with voters
Press Review 14 October 2004
Harriet Harman has warned that the growing security measures outside parliament are isolating MPs from their constituents.
MPs call for better Whitehall procurement
News Article 14 October 2004
The government must do more to ensure it gets greater value for money from the £15 billion-a-year spent on procurement.
'Joined up approach needed for young offenders'
News Article 12 October 2004
The Youth Justice Board should do more to ensure its programmes are effective in reducing re-offending, MPs have concluded.
MoD clashes with MPs over procurement criticisms
News Article 11 October 2004
The Ministry of Defence has become embroiled in a war of words with senior MPs over the performance of the Defence Procurement Agency.
Pressure on ministers to make Iraq statement
News Article 11 October 2004
As MPs return to Westminster pressure is building on the government to make a statement on Iraq.
