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'Irene Ward MP: Doughty parliamentarian and campaigner' by Helen Langley

Title: 'Irene Ward MP: Doughty parliamentarian and campaigner' by Helen Langley
Runtime: 1:07:39
Date posted: 11 years ago
Description: Watch an International Women’s Day talk by historian Helen Langley, with an introduction by Eleanor Laing, about Irene Ward MP.

Before Gwyneth Dunwoody, Irene Ward was the female MP with the longest total service at almost 38 years. She was a formidable and independent-minded backbencher, who secured the passage of a number of private members bills including the Rights of Entry (Gas and Electricity Boards) Act, 1954, introduced as a Ten Minute Rule Bill. The legislation required a warrant for entry into private premises, except for emergencies. She introduced the first measure of social welfare for the elderly in the form of the Poor Law (Amendment) Bill 1937-8 enabling the payment of pocket money for old people in Poor Law institutions. Irene Ward also promoted the Nurses (Amendment) Act, 1961, and the Penalties for Drunkenness Act, 1962. Dame Irene was an assiduous and formidable attender of standing and select committees. In particular, she was active on the National ...

UK Parliament Open Lecture – Lucy Powell MP: The work of a Shadow Minister

Title: UK Parliament Open Lecture – Lucy Powell MP: The work of a Shadow Minister
Runtime: 32:01
Date posted: 11 years ago
Description: On Friday 13 February 2015, Lucy Powell MP delivered an Open Lecture on the work of a Shadow Minister, at the University of Manchester

Open Lectures form part of the services provided by Parliament for higher education, and are aimed at staff and students from universities across the UK. Open Lectures cover a wide variety of subjects about Parliament and its work.

For more information about Open Lectures visit: http://www.parliament.uk/open-lectures

UK Parliament Open Lecture – Rt Hon Anne Milton MP: The Role of the Whips in Parliament

Title: UK Parliament Open Lecture – Rt Hon Anne Milton MP: The Role of the Whips in Parliament
Runtime: 27:08
Date posted: 11 years ago
Description: On Friday 13 March 2015, the Rt Hon Anne Milton MP, delivered an Open Lecture on the role of the Whips in Parliament, at the University of Surrey.

She discussed the history of the Whips office, the day to day activities and the popular perceptions of the role.

Open Lectures form part of the services provided by Parliament for higher education, and are aimed at staff and students from universities across the UK. Open Lectures cover a wide variety of subjects about Parliament and its work.

For more information about Open Lectures visit: http://www.parliament.uk/get-involved/outreach-and-training/resources-for-universities/teaching-resources/open-lecture-series/open-lectures/

Prime Minister's Questions: 24 June 2015

Title: Prime Minister's Questions: 24 June 2015
Runtime: 35:51
Date posted: 11 years ago
Description: The Prime Minister, David Cameron, answered questions from MPs in the House of Commons on Wednesday 24 June 2015.

To find out more about this week's questions, including links to the transcript, visit: http://www.parliament.uk/PMQs-24-june-2015

Prime Minister's Question Time

Question Time in the House of Commons is an opportunity for MPs to question government ministers about matters for which they are responsible.

Prime Minister's Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday that the House of Commons is sitting and gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime Minister.

In most cases, the session starts with a routine 'open question' from an MP about the Prime Minister's engagements. MPs can then ask supplementary questions on any subject, often one of current political significance.

Opposition MPs follow up on this or another topic, usually led by the Leader of the Opposition, H...

Title: The Armada Paintings (Trailer)
Runtime: 2:10
Date posted: 11 years ago
Description: Following the defeat of the Spanish Armada, Lord Howard of Effingham commissioned some tapestry weavers in Brussels to weave ten large tapestries to commemorate the victory, which hung inside the House of Lords Chamber from the 1650s. However on the night of the 16th October 1834, fire struck. The tapestries that had hung for almost 200 years inside the House of Lords, perished.

When the new Victorian Palace was built, it was decided that the iconic Armada tapestries should be remembered in painting form. However just one painting was completed. It was only in 2007 that the Armada project was bought back to life after a generous donation by Mark Piggott KBE.

The Armada Paintings Part 8/9 – The Final Stage

Title: The Armada Paintings Part 8/9 – The Final Stage
Runtime: 4:41
Date posted: 11 years ago
Description: A huge scaffold is installed inside the Prince’s Chamber at the House of Lords for the tense moment when the Armada paintings are hoisted up and carefully manoeuvred into position.

The Armada Paintings Part 7/9 – Preparation

Title: The Armada Paintings Part 7/9 – Preparation
Runtime: 3:45
Date posted: 11 years ago
Description: It is vital that the Armada paintings are carefully measured, to ensure that they will fit inside the 40ft high niches inside the Prince’s Chamber. Parliament’s art technicians describe how they are adding further protection to the paintings for their longevity.

The Armada Paintings Part 9/9 – Before Your Very Eyes

Title: The Armada Paintings Part 9/9 – Before Your Very Eyes
Runtime: 2:39
Date posted: 11 years ago
Description: For the first time in 400 years, all six Armada scenes are reunited inside the House of Lords. Thanks to the generosity of Mark Piggott KBE and hard work of Antony Oakshett and his team, they can now be enjoyed by Parliament’s many visitors.

The Armada Paintings Part 6/9 – The Exhibition

Title: The Armada Paintings Part 6/9 – The Exhibition
Runtime: 3:27
Date posted: 11 years ago
Description: Before the Armada paintings are hung in the Prince’s Chamber, they are displayed for the public to see them up-close inside the Royal Gallery in the House of Lords. The project benefactor, Mark Piggott describes the completion of the long-awaited commission as “a dream come true”.

The Armada Paintings Part 5/9 – The Arrival

Title: The Armada Paintings Part 5/9 – The Arrival
Runtime: 2:48
Date posted: 11 years ago
Description: The Armada paintings have arrived at the Palace of Westminster. The eight technicians now need to lift them carefully up the Sovereign’s Staircase so as not to damage the iconic Grade 1 listed building.

The Armada Paintings Part 1/9 - The Story of the Armada

Title: The Armada Paintings Part 1/9 - The Story of the Armada
Runtime: 4:10
Date posted: 11 years ago
Description: Following the defeat of the Spanish Armada, Lord Howard of Effingham commissioned some tapestry weavers in Brussels to weave ten large tapestries to commemorate the victory. They hung in the House of Lords from the 1650s until they perished in the fire of 1834. When the new Victorian Palace was built, it was decided that the iconic Armada tapestries should be remembered in painting form. The commission was abandoned for 160 years, but Lord Williamson regenerated the idea in 2007. Watch this short film to discover how the long awaited Armada paintings were finally realised.

The Armada Paintings 2/9 - From Tapestry to Painting

Title: The Armada Paintings 2/9 - From Tapestry to Painting
Runtime: 4:16
Date posted: 11 years ago
Description: Following the defeat of the Spanish Armada, Lord Howard of Effingham commissioned some tapestry weavers in Brussels to weave ten large tapestries to commemorate the victory. They hung in the House of Lords from the 1650s until they perished in the fire of 1834. When the new Victorian Palace was built, it was decided that the iconic Armada tapestries should be remembered in painting form. The commission was abandoned for 160 years, but Lord Williamson regenerated the idea in 2007. Watch this short film to discover how the long awaited Armada paintings were finally realised

The Armada Paintings Part 3/9 - The Painting Process

Title: The Armada Paintings Part 3/9 - The Painting Process
Runtime: 4:28
Date posted: 11 years ago
Description: Lead artist, Antony Oakshett describes the painstaking 19 months of painting inside his temporary studio in Wrest Park in Bedfordshire. The Armada paintings will eventually be hung in the 40ft high blank wall compartments in Parliament’s Prince’s Chamber.

The Armada Paintings Part 4/9 - Brushes Down

Title: The Armada Paintings Part 4/9 - Brushes Down
Runtime: 4:02
Date posted: 11 years ago
Description: After two and a half years, the Armada paintings are finally complete. Watch as all two tonnes of delicate oil painting are packaged up and make their way to the historic Palace of Westminster.

Meet the EFRA Committee Chair: Neil Parish MP

Title: Meet the EFRA Committee Chair: Neil Parish MP
Runtime: 1:01
Date posted: 11 years ago
Description: Neil Parish MP, elected as Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee Chair for the 2015 Parliament, outlines his views of the challenges facing the Committee as he takes on a lead role in scrutinising the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

To find out more visit www.parliament.uk/efracom.

Prime Minister's Questions: 17 June 2015

Title: Prime Minister's Questions: 17 June 2015
Runtime: 35:35
Date posted: 11 years ago
Description: The First Secretary of State, George Osborne, answered questions from MPs in the House of Commons on Wednesday 17 June 2015.

To find out more about this week's questions, including links to the transcript, visit: http://www.parliament.uk/PMQs-17-june-2015

Prime Minister's Question Time

Question Time in the House of Commons is an opportunity for MPs to question government ministers about matters for which they are responsible.

Prime Minister's Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday that the House of Commons is sitting and gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime Minister.

In most cases, the session starts with a routine 'open question' from an MP about the Prime Minister's engagements. MPs can then ask supplementary questions on any subject, often one of current political significance.

Opposition MPs follow up on this or another topic, usually led by the Leader of the Op...

Title: Youth Select Committee interview
Runtime: 0:59
Date posted: 11 years ago
Description: The Youth Select Committee (YSC) is a British Youth Council initiative, supported by the House of Commons. It is made up of 11 committee members aged 13-18.

The 2015 Youth Select Committee is focusing on mental health services. Join the conversation and share your thoughts and experiences of mental health services #youthselect.

http://www.byc.org.uk/uk-work/youth-select-committee

Prime Minister's Questions: 10 June 2015

Title: Prime Minister's Questions: 10 June 2015
Runtime: 35:34
Date posted: 11 years ago
Description: The Prime Minister, David Cameron, answered questions from MPs in the House of Commons on Wednesday 10 June 2015.

To find out more about this week's questions, including links to the transcript, visit: http://www.parliament.uk/PMQs-10-june-2015

Prime Minister's Question Time

Question Time in the House of Commons is an opportunity for MPs to question government ministers about matters for which they are responsible.

Prime Minister's Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday that the House of Commons is sitting and gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime Minister.

In most cases, the session starts with a routine 'open question' from an MP about the Prime Minister's engagements. MPs can then ask supplementary questions on any subject, often one of current political significance.

Opposition MPs follow up on this or another topic, usually led by the Leader of the Opposition, H...

Private Members' Bills Ballot: 4 June 2015

Title: Private Members' Bills Ballot: 4 June 2015
Runtime: 4:49
Date posted: 11 years ago
Description: The ballot for Commons Private Members’ Bills for the 2015-16 session took place at 9am on Thursday 4 June. Labour MP Rob Marris was drawn in first place.

More information about the ballot is online: http://www.parliament.uk/PMBBallot2015

The Chairman of Ways and Means, Lindsay Hoyle, drew the names of twenty MPs in reverse order. The Member drawn at position one has the first choice of a Private Members’ Bill Friday to debate their Bill.

The ballot for Private Members’ Bills presents an opportunity for MPs to be one of the first to introduce a Private Members Bill, on a subject of their choice, in the 2015-16 session.

The following Fridays have been set for discussion of Private Members’ Bills in 2015-16:

11 September 2015
16 October 2015
23 October 2015
30 October 2015
6 November 2015
20 November 2015
4 December 2015
22 January 2016
29 January 2016
5 Februa...

Title: Prime Minister's Questions: 3 June 2015
Runtime: 32:02
Date posted: 11 years ago
Description: The Prime Minister, David Cameron, answered questions from MPs in the House of Commons on Wednesday 3 June 2015.

To find out more about this week's questions, including links to the transcript, visit: http://www.parliament.uk/PMQs-3-june-2015

Prime Minister's Question Time

Question Time in the House of Commons is an opportunity for MPs to question government ministers about matters for which they are responsible.

Prime Minister's Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday that the House of Commons is sitting and gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime Minister.

In most cases, the session starts with a routine 'open question' from an MP about the Prime Minister's engagements. MPs can then ask supplementary questions on any subject, often one of current political significance.

Opposition MPs follow up on this or another topic, usually led by the Leader of the Opposition, Har...

Title: Who is your liberty role model?
Runtime: 0:21
Date posted: 11 years ago
Description: https://liberteas.co.uk/ Take a moment to consider what liberty means to you, which right or freedom is most important to you and who your liberty role model is.

Which right or freedom is most important to you?

Title: Which right or freedom is most important to you?
Runtime: 0:14
Date posted: 11 years ago
Description: https://liberteas.co.uk/ Take a moment to consider what liberty means to you, which right or freedom is most important to you and who your liberty role model is.

Title: What does liberty mean to you?
Runtime: 0:26
Date posted: 11 years ago
Description: https://liberteas.co.uk/ Take a moment to consider what liberty means to you, which right or freedom is most important to you and who your liberty role model is.

Title: State Opening of Parliament 2015
Runtime: 15:21
Date posted: 11 years ago
Description: The State Opening of Parliament took place on Wednesday 27 May 2015. State Opening marks the formal start of the new 2015-16 parliamentary session. The primary purpose of this colourful state occasion is to set out the Government's legislative agenda in the Queen's Speech.

For more information visit: http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2015/may/state-opening-of-parliament-2015/

For the transcript of the Queen's Speech please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/queens-speech-2015

Title: Get Involved with Parliament
Runtime: 2:08
Date posted: 11 years ago
Description: Find out how you can get involved with Parliament
http://www.parliament.uk/get-involved/

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Title: What does liberty mean to you?
Runtime: 2:35
Date posted: 11 years ago
Description: https://liberteas.co.uk/ Take a moment to consider what liberty means to you, which right or freedom is most important to you and who your liberty role model is.

On the 800th anniversary of Magna Carta, join in a special day of national commemoration. On Sunday 14 June at 3pm celebrate, debate and reflect your freedoms and rights as part of LiberTeas.

Title: Youth Select Committee
Runtime: 4:10
Date posted: 11 years ago
Description: Find out more about the Youth Select Committee, a British Youth Council initiative supported by the House of Commons.
http://www.byc.org.uk/uk-work/youth-select-committee

Title: #Parliament2015 Tube – The Future
Runtime: 0:30
Date posted: 11 years ago
Description: Watch the 12th chapter in our 2015 series of mini-animations, spotlighting different moments from our democratic story. Animations will visit key dates, from Magna Carta to the present day, and are part of the 2015: Parliament in the Making programme - http://www.parliament.uk/2015

UK Parliament Open Lecture – Churchill and Ireland

Title: UK Parliament Open Lecture – Churchill and Ireland
Runtime: 42:10
Date posted: 11 years ago
Description: On 26 January 2015, Professor Lord Bew delivered a lecture on ‘Churchill and Ireland’ at Queens University Belfast

UK Parliament Open Lecture – The role and work of House of Lords Select Committees

Title: UK Parliament Open Lecture – The role and work of House of Lords Select Committees
Runtime: 47:22
Date posted: 11 years ago
Description: On 3 December 2014, Lord Sewel delivered an Open Lecture on ‘The role and work of House of Lords Select Committees’

Title: What is LiberTeas?
Runtime: 1:25
Date posted: 11 years ago
Description: https://liberteas.co.uk/ On Sunday 14 June at 3pm join the nation in this Magna Carta 800th anniversary year as we sit down to tea, to celebrate, debate and reflect your freedoms and rights.

There are so many great ways to celebrate. You could organise a lecture or debate, arrange an afternoon tea for friends at home, or bring your community together through a street party, parade, or picnic in the park. Your LiberTeas event can be anything you want, so long as at 3pm you include the tea moment!

#Parliament2015 Tube – 1998 Devolution of Power

Title: #Parliament2015 Tube – 1998 Devolution of Power
Runtime: 0:30
Date posted: 11 years ago
Description: Watch the 11th chapter in our 2015 series of mini-animations, spotlighting different moments from our democratic story. Animations will visit key dates, from Magna Carta to the present day, and are part of the 2015: Parliament in the Making programme - http://www.parliament.uk/2015

UK Parliament Open Lecture – Parliament and Peace

Title: UK Parliament Open Lecture – Parliament and Peace
Runtime: 59:31
Date posted: 11 years ago
Description: On 14 November 2014, Sir Hugh Bayley delivered a lecture on ‘Parliament and Peace’ at the University of York

The Art of Remembrance: Bertram Mackennal’s Parliamentary War Memorial by James Ford

Title: The Art of Remembrance: Bertram Mackennal’s Parliamentary War Memorial by James Ford
Runtime: 28:45
Date posted: 11 years ago
Description: This illustrated talk by James Ford will explore the Parliamentary War Memorial and its turbulent history, during which politics, changing artistic concerns and both world wars all left their mark.
The memorial is an important work by Bertram Mackennal (1863–1931), one of the leading sculptors of the early twentieth century. Unveiled in 1922, it commemorates MPs, Peers and staff who died in the First World War.
James Ford is an Art History PhD Candidate at the University of Nottingham who is based in the Palace of Westminster Curator's Office as part of a collaborative research project.

Oscar Nemon: Churchill’s Sculptor, a talk by Aurelia Young

Title: Oscar Nemon: Churchill’s Sculptor, a talk by Aurelia Young
Runtime: 41:16
Date posted: 11 years ago
Description: Watch an Illustrated talk by Aurelia Young about her father, the famous sculptor, Oscar Nemon, whose statue of Winston Churchill stands in the Members’ Lobby of the House of Commons. This talk was hosted by the Speaker’s Advisory Committee on Works of Art to mark the 50th anniversary of Churchill’s death.

Questions from Big Data and Governance: balancing risks and rewards

Title: Questions from Big Data and Governance: balancing risks and rewards
Runtime: 23:19
Date posted: 11 years ago
Description: This is the Q&A session from the Big Data and Governance seminar held in November 2014 to accompany the publication of POST’s Big Data POSTnotes . The seminar discussed the opportunities and challenges of big data as well as the issues it creates for governance. Drawing a balance between maximising the utility of data and protecting personal privacy and civil rights, ensuring fairness and preventing discrimination poses difficult questions. At the seminar experts from across academia, government, industry and the third sector debated where this balance should lie and differentwatch the the first part: Big Data and Governance: balancing risks and rewards

Watch the first part: Big Data and Governance: balancing risks and rewards: https://youtu.be/a2fjk3OmfUo

Prime Minister's Questions: 25 March 2015

Title: Prime Minister's Questions: 25 March 2015
Runtime: 35:17
Date posted: 11 years ago
Description: The Prime Minister, David Cameron, answered questions from MPs in the House of Commons on Wednesday 25 March 2015.

To find out more about this week's questions, including links to the transcript, visit: http://www.parliament.uk/PMQs-25-March-2015

Prime Minister's Question Time

Question Time in the House of Commons is an opportunity for MPs to question government ministers about matters for which they are responsible.

Prime Minister's Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday that the House of Commons is sitting and gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime Minister.

In most cases, the session starts with a routine 'open question' from an MP about the Prime Minister's engagements. MPs can then ask supplementary questions on any subject, often one of current political significance.

Opposition MPs follow up on this or another topic, usually led by the Leader of the Opposition,...

#Parliament2015 Tube – 1969 Representation of the People Act

Title: #Parliament2015 Tube – 1969 Representation of the People Act
Runtime: 0:30
Date posted: 11 years ago
Description: Watch the 10th chapter in our 2015 series of mini-animations, spotlighting different moments from our democratic story. Animations will visit key dates, from Magna Carta to the present day, and are part of the 2015: Parliament in the Making programme - http://www.parliament.uk/2015

Justice Committee - Do committees really make a difference?

Title: Justice Committee - Do committees really make a difference?
Runtime: 1:33
Date posted: 11 years ago
Description: Sir Alan reflects on some ways in which the Committee has had an impact on policy and practice in the field of justice. He uses as an example of the work the Committee has undertaken on the common law doctrine of joint enterprise, where the Committee carried out an inquiry which resulted in new guidelines for prosecutors in joint enterprise cases being issued, and on which a follow-up inquiry has produced further recommendations and kept the issues involved at the forefront of public debate. He also cites the implementation of recommendations made by the Committee to re-frame the relationship between the UK and the Crown Dependencies – the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands.

For more information visit: http://www.parliament.uk/business/committees/committees-a-z/commons-select/justice-committee/work-of-committee-2010-15/

Justice Committee - How do Select Committees reach agreement?

Title: Justice Committee - How do Select Committees reach agreement?
Runtime: 1:31
Date posted: 11 years ago
Description: Using as his main example the work the Justice Committee has undertaken on changes to probation services under the Government’s Transforming Rehabilitation programme, Sir Alan explains how MPs from different parties can reach agreement in select committee work by listening to evidence from people with knowledge and experience of a subject and then focusing on drawing conclusions on how policy can be made to work as well as possible.

For more information visit: http://www.parliament.uk/business/committees/committees-a-z/commons-select/justice-committee/work-of-committee-2010-15/

Justice Committee - Rational debate on criminal justice

Title: Justice Committee - Rational debate on criminal justice
Runtime: 2:03
Date posted: 11 years ago
Description: The prison population is at high levels, political and public debate about penal policy is often about who is toughest on crime, and sending people to prison costs a lot of money. Sir Alan explains how the Justice Committee in its work has sought to promote a rational debate about the best and most cost-effective ways of reducing crime and offending.

For more information visit: http://www.parliament.uk/business/committees/committees-a-z/commons-select/justice-committee/work-of-committee-2010-15/

Justice Committee - How can you talk to Select Committees?

Title: Justice Committee - How can you talk to Select Committees?
Runtime: 1:42
Date posted: 11 years ago
Description: Sir Alan explains how select committees engage with the public, through formal evidence and other means, including social media, in order to obtain the information they need to formulate well-founded conclusions and recommendations.

For more information visit: http://www.parliament.uk/business/committees/committees-a-z/commons-select/justice-committee/work-of-committee-2010-15/

Title: Budget 2015: 18 March
Runtime: 1:22:01
Date posted: 11 years ago
Description: Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, delivered the Budget Statement to the House of Commons on Wednesday 18 March 2015.

Edward Miliband, Leader of the Labour Party, responded on behalf of the Opposition during the debate on the Budget Resolutions. MPs from all sides of the House are now also taking part in the debate on the Budget Resolutions.

About the Budget

Every year the Chancellor of the Exchequer makes a major speech to the House of Commons on the state of the national finances and the Government's proposals for changes to taxation.

This statement is known as the Budget.

The Budget statement includes: a review of how the UK economy is performing, forecasts of how the UK economy will perform in the future and details of any changes to taxation.

To find out more about the processes and traditions of the Budget in Parliament visit:

http://www.parliament.uk/Budget

You can...

Prime Minister's Questions: 18 March 2015

Title: Prime Minister's Questions: 18 March 2015
Runtime: 32:20
Date posted: 11 years ago
Description: The Prime Minister, David Cameron, answered questions from MPs in the House of Commons on Wednesday 18 March 2015.

To find out more about this week's questions, including links to the transcript, visit: http://www.parliament.uk/pmqs-18-March-2015

Prime Minister's Question Time

Question Time in the House of Commons is an opportunity for MPs to question government ministers about matters for which they are responsible.

Prime Minister's Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday that the House of Commons is sitting and gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime Minister.

In most cases, the session starts with a routine 'open question' from an MP about the Prime Minister's engagements. MPs can then ask supplementary questions on any subject, often one of current political significance.

Opposition MPs follow up on this or another topic, usually led by the Leader of the Opposition,...

#Parliament2015 Tube – 1944 Education Act

Title: #Parliament2015 Tube – 1944 Education Act
Runtime: 0:30
Date posted: 11 years ago
Description: Watch the 9th chapter in our 2015 series of mini-animations, spotlighting different moments from our democratic story. Animations will visit key dates, from Magna Carta to the present day, and are part of the 2015: Parliament in the Making programme - http://www.parliament.uk/2015

Closing the gap: The Education Committee in the 2010-2015 Parliament

Title: Closing the gap: The Education Committee in the 2010-2015 Parliament
Runtime: 11:18
Date posted: 11 years ago
Description: Education Committee talks about the work it has done since 2010 to scrutinise Government policies on early years, child protection, the wellbeing of young and older children in care, GCSE exams reform, the academies programme, school league tables, careers advice and apprenticeships for 16 – 19 year olds.

They invite you to tell them on Twitter which issues should be high on the agenda for the new Education Committee in the next Parliament.

For more information visit: www.parliament.uk/education-committee

Title: Works of Art Committee
Runtime: 3:41
Date posted: 11 years ago
Description: The Speaker’s Advisory Committee on Works of Art, established in the 1950s, is a cross-party group of MPs appointed by the Speaker to preserve the history of Parliament through art and advises on the management of the art Collection in the House of Commons.

Find out more about the Committee: http://www.parliament.uk/business/committees/committees-a-z/other-committees/works-of-art/role/

Title: Fuelling the debate: Tim Yeo
Runtime: 1:08
Date posted: 11 years ago
Description: Tim Yeo MP, Chair, Energy and Climate Change Select Committee outlining his vision of the energy market in 2030 as part of the Energy and Climate change Select Committee’s report Fuelling the Debate. To read the full report visit http://www.fuellingthedebate.parliament.uk

Title: Fuelling the debate: Andrew Buglass
Runtime: 0:44
Date posted: 11 years ago
Description: Andrew Buglass, Co-Chair, Low Carbon Finance Group outlining his challenges for the energy market in 2030 as part of the Energy and Climate change Select Committee’s report Fuelling the Debate.To read the full report visit http://www.fuellingthedebate.parliament.uk

Title: Fuelling the debate: Sara Bell
Runtime: 0:43
Date posted: 11 years ago
Description: Sara Bell, CEO and Founder of Tempus Energy outlining her challenges for the energy market in 2030 as part of the Energy and Climate change Select Committee’s report Fuelling the Debate. To read the full report visit http://www.fuellingthedebate.parliament.uk

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