From the committee corridor
It has been reported by The Sunday Times that the Government is considering plans to remove the 50% admissions cap on new faith schools in England. This would mean that they would no longer have to offer a proportion of their places to children who do not follow their religion but would instead be able… Read more »
The Medical Defence Union (MDU) has appointed Dr Caroline Fryar as professional services director to lead the team guiding, supporting, and defending healthcare professionals with ethical and medico-legal issues. Dr Fryar has worked at the MDU for seventeen years in various roles, most recently as director of medical services. She was previously a GP. Caroline… Read more »
The BEIS committee has quizzed witnesses over the ongoing issues in the aviation industry. Sue Davies head of consumer rights at Which?, told MPs that the escalation of the issue was down to a lack of compliance with “passenger rights and enforcement of consumer rights” and that the authority of the Civil Aviation Authority to deal… Read more »
Housing secretary Michael Gove has insisted that the Treasury have confirmed that the expansion of the Right to Buy scheme will be funded. He said that the funding for the plans will come from the existing “envelope” of spending green-lighted in the Chancellor’s latest spending review, but he did not elaborate on the specifics. He… Read more »
