Care home residents should be allowed to keep pets says MP

Labour MP Nick Palmer introduced a ten minute rule bill this week that would make provision for residents of care homes and sheltered accommodation to keep domestic pets.

MP calls for end to global warming gases in supermarket fridges

Urgent action is needed to end the devastating impact of HFCs on global warming, an MP told the Commons yesterday.

Ex-Cabinet minister Lilley introduces bill to strengthen Parliament

A former Cabinet minister under John Major has introduced a private member’s bill that would prevent the government from restricting the time available to debate legislation.

Gangmasters who ignore safety ‘responsible for construction industry deaths’

The Gangmasters Licensing Act 2004 should be applied to the construction industry in order to protect migrant workers, Labour MP Jim Sheridan has said.

Local tourist spots should be properly signposted argues Beith

Small rural businesses must be provided with greater flexibility in promoting their facilities with road signs, Liberal Democrat MP Sir Alan Beith has argued.

Bailiffs should have powers curbed claims MP

A Labour MP has called for bailiff’s powers to be curbed dramatically.

Newmark proposes minimum standards for football goalposts

A Conservative MP has introduced a private member’s bill that aims to improve goalpost safety standards.

Prescott’s defence of the minimum wage draws support from MPs

A former Deputy Prime Minister has called on the Conservative party to distance itself from a bill that would abolish the minimum wage.

Bill targets ‘vulture funds’ that prey on poorest nations

A group of MPs yesterday introduced a bill that aims to end the abuse of “vulture funds” which prey on some of the poorest countries in the world.

MP targets rogue mobile home site owners

An independent witness should be present at interviews held between site owners and prospective purchasers of mobile homes prior to any sale.