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Wednesday 1 July 2009

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Academies evidence session

Academies evidence session

Children, Schools and Families Committee examines policy reforms relating to academies
Committee looks at privilege aspects of Parliamentary Standards Bill

Committee looks at privilege aspects of Parliamentary Standards Bill

Dr Malcolm Jack, House of Commons Clerk and Chief Executive, gives evidence to Committee
Commissioner for Standards publishes annual report

Commissioner for Standards publishes annual report

Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards 2008-09 annual report published today
MPs debate on helping people facing repossession

MPs debate on helping people facing repossession

Dr Vince Cable MP leads debate on government help for people facing repossession

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