MPs Salary
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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Tony Blair must investigate whether John Prescott has breached the ministerial code to avoid appearing “lax” about standards, parliament’s sleaze watchdog has warned. Alistair Graham said the prime minister would “clear the air” by ordering a probe into his deputy’s meetings with American billionaire Philip Anschutz, whose firm is bidding to host Britain’s first super-casino… Read more »
MPs were last night forced to explain why they had accepted free tickets for England’s opening game at the World Cup from MacDonald’s. The House of Commons football team, which includes 12 MPs, was given 23 tickets with the best views of the pitch for the match against Paraguay in Frankfurt on Saturday. The revelation… Read more »
