Constitutional Reform
The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) has committed to contributing £75,000 towards Natural England’s hen harrier recovery work over the next three years, via its Legacy Fund. Three annual payments of £25,000 will aid Natural England’s objectives of winter roost monitoring, support and education around diversionary feeding, and the southern reintroduction of the species. The three-year agreement follows… Read more »
he new Animal Sentience Committee will now have to respect cultural traditions, religion, and heritage when scrutinising government policy following a successful amendment, which has been supported by BASC, to the Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill. A group of 31 MPs proposed an amendment accepted by the government at the report stage of the Animal Welfare (Sentience)… Read more »
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Gordon Brown has defended Michael Martin, insisting he is a very good speaker. The Glasgow North East MP faces calls to resign as speaker of the House of Commons over the latest parliamentary expenses row. On a visit to Clapham this morning, the prime minister said the allegations were now a matter for the House… Read more »
The UK will not get its first written constitution for at least two decades, the justice secretary has said. Jack Straw confirmed ministers are seriously considering a written constitution – an idea first floated by the prime minister in July – but said any progress would be slow and based on consensus. Gordon Brown has… Read more »
