Tag Archives: Sam Gyimah

MPs in the South East have begun to change their responses

Posted on July 22, 2019 by ianchisnall

As we wait to find out who our next Prime Minister will be, it is encouraging that Parliament when presented with a new opportunity to prevent him from closing them down, responded differently. The prorogation of Parliament would allow the … Continue reading →

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Closing down Parliament and the licensing of Drones

Posted on July 15, 2019 by ianchisnall

The actions by Sussex and indeed Kent and Surrey MPs last Tuesday during a debate on matters relating to Northern Ireland have presented our nation with a very slim mechanism to avoid the new Prime Minister from shutting down Parliament … Continue reading →

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Government reverses one use of the Parliamentary F word

Posted on February 17, 2019 by ianchisnall

It is understandable that many people find the use of the F word deeply offensive, inside and outside of Parliament. However its use inside Parliament leads to certain arrogant individuals and the Government, preventing good policy changes from taking place … Continue reading →

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A Minister without understanding

Posted on June 8, 2018 by ianchisnall

For just over a decade in the 1990’s and into the new Millennium I was a Financial Adviser who organised literally hundreds of mortgages for people amongst many other matters. As a Mortgage arranger, it was clear that my role … Continue reading →

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There is a clear need for effective data

Posted on May 31, 2018 by ianchisnall

I work for a small company and occasionally we get a phone call from an agency ringing on behalf of the Government wanting to gather data on our work and impact. If we have the data, we will share it … Continue reading →

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Charity Commission obeyed Parliament and blocked free speech

Posted on May 22, 2018 by ianchisnall

Last Thursday a fascinating debate took place in Parliament which on the face of it involved both Lords and MPs although the only people who spoke were MPs and the irony of their frustration towards the Charity Commission was lost … Continue reading →

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The vital need to inspect Children’s Centres

Posted on March 14, 2018 by ianchisnall

According to its own website: “Ofsted is the Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills. We inspect and regulate services that care for children and young people, and services providing education and skills for learners of all ages. … Continue reading →

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The challenge of delivering STEM subjects

Posted on January 25, 2018 by ianchisnall

When Nicholas Soames MP chose to ask some question on the subject of STEM studies and education last week, he probably did not intend to embarrass his party as it resides in Government. However if they are not embarrassed as … Continue reading →

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A good question to ask Lloyd

Posted on January 18, 2018 by ianchisnall

Following the appointment and resignation of Toby Young for the Office for Students (OFS) the MP for Brighton Kemptown, Lloyd Russell-Moyle decided to ask a question of the Government. It went like this: “To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how … Continue reading →

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G4S must be barred and Oakhill closed!

Posted on November 22, 2017 by ianchisnall

The tweet shown here from Frances Crook draws to attention the fact that it appears that despite their statements earlier in the year, G4S remains ‘in control’ of a number of ‘Secure Training Centres’ including the Milton Keynes based Oakhill … Continue reading →

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