Westminster Hall
BASC hosted twenty members of Police Scotland’s Firearms Licensing Team last week as part of an ongoing commitment to provide training support for the force. The two-day program provided participants with an in-depth understanding of key topics related to firearms and shooting, reinforcing the strong working relationship between BASC and Police Scotland. The Continuous Professional… Read more »
The Dental Defence Union (DDU) is disappointed that the GDC has decided to hold hearings remotely by default from next year. During the consultation on the issue, the DDU made strong representations to the GDC to explain that such a move could disadvantage certain dental professionals undergoing a fitness to practise investigation. The GDC’s consultation outcome however states… Read more »
During a Westminster Hall debate about improving the private rental sector, led by Labour MP Dan Carden, Shadow Housing Minister Sarah Owen said the government were to blame for the current housing crisis. She noted that people are being priced-out of areas they call home due to high rents, or being evicted by section 21… Read more »
The Labour MP Andrew Western today initiated a Westminster Hall debate on the Healthy Start scheme and increases in the cost of living. Speaking in the debate, Mr Western commented on “The stigma, shame and anxiety felt by families who are forced to steal or risk their child’s health – and what it must be… Read more »
