Constitutional Reform
BASC is advising members that the European Commission (EC) is considering changes to the EU rules that impact the trade of poultry eggs and birds from areas hit by Avian Influenza (AI). The EU may amend rules on surveillance requirements for imported poultry eggs and birds from Disease Control Zones, from a minimum of 90… Read more »
Proposed plans for firearms licensing officers to be annually accredited and assessed in England and Wales will enhance consistency across the licensing system, according to BASC. The proposal was publicly made by Andy Marsh, chief executive at the College of Policing, during a Home Affairs Committee policing priorities inquiry session earlier this month. In giving evidence… Read more »
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Welcome to politics.co.uk’s as-it-happens page. Here, you can keep up to date on speeches, debates and major political events live, in real-time. Just hit refresh on your browser to see the latest developments. This event is now over but you can see how it happened below. By Ian Dunt 11:00 – One hour to go…. Read more »
By politics.co.uk staff Tory MP Bernard Jenkins could be forced to pay back £63,250 in expenses after receiving the most severe letter so far from auditor Sir Thomas Legg. Mr Jenkins had claimed the expenses to rent a property from his sister-in-law in his constituency, but later insisted he was not been informed of a… Read more »
