Tag Archives: Parliament

I say engagement, you say Lobbying!

Posted on October 19, 2013 by ianchisnall

We are more than half way through the development of the Transparency of Lobbying, Non-party Campaigning and Trade Union Administration Bill 2013-14 with the third reading in the House of Commons having taken place on the 9th October. The stages … Continue reading →

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The problem with World Food Day

Posted on October 16, 2013 by ianchisnall

68 years ago the United Nations instigated World Food Day to spread the message of unity and support in face of increasing global poverty and hunger. This event is marked across the world by organisations, such as the World Food Program, that dedicate … Continue reading →

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Don’t rely on a broken model

Posted on September 18, 2013 by ianchisnall

According to a recent report the UK Youth Parliament is currently canvassing views on the subjects that they should discuss during their debate on the 15th November in the House of Commons. This will build on the good work carried … Continue reading →

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Britains Bag Man

Posted on September 10, 2013 by ianchisnall

According to a news item from Friday, David Cameron has been involved in a meeting to get us to reduce our use of plastic bags. “During a visit to school in Teddington, the Prime Minister said he had been involved in a … Continue reading →

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Its on our tab

Posted on September 7, 2013 by ianchisnall

The cost of running our Parliamentary democracy is a substantial sum, according to a BBC website from 2009 which suggests that following some cost cutting the annual cost had reduced to around £500M. I could not find any more up to date … Continue reading →

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The Benefit of Public Benefit

Posted on September 6, 2013 by ianchisnall

One of the most significant pieces of legislation introduced by the last Government for the world that I inhabit was the Charities Act 2006. It introduced the need for charities to explain in their annual reports how they provide benefit to … Continue reading →

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Lobbying by another name?

Posted on September 4, 2013 by ianchisnall

Yesterday the House of Commons held a debate about lobbying in an attempt to make the process more transparent and accountable. This mornings blog offers an example of how difficult it will be for the Government to carry through on these proposals … Continue reading →

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Too little and too late, sadly!

Posted on September 3, 2013 by ianchisnall

Today MPs are to hold the second reading of the Transparency of Lobbying, Non-party Campaigning and Trade Union Administration Bill. It seems as far away from the emergency debate on Syria, last Thursday as it is possible to get, however there are certain parallels. … Continue reading →

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How not to run a charity

Posted on September 2, 2013 by ianchisnall

The charitable sector is generally held in high regard by the population at large, but it is not perfect and there are some examples of charities and their Trustees acting in a manner that is in conflict with all reasonable … Continue reading →

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A better morning for Syria

Posted on August 29, 2013 by ianchisnall

The events of the last 24 hours in the UK appear to be better news for Syria than I had imagined yesterday. It remains to be seen if a much more resolute UK Parliament can stay the hand of America in … Continue reading →

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