East of England round-up: 18 December 2009
17 December 2009 (updated on 22 April 2010)
Parliamentary business relating to the East of England region for the week ending 18 December 2009.
Written questions
- Commons Hansard: Proposal to re-introduce sea eagles to East Anglia
- Commons Hansard: Cost of policing in Essex
- Commons Hansard: Funding for vocational training in the East of England
- Commons Hansard: State benefits paid into Post Office card accounts in Castle Point
- Commons Hansard: Proportion of business in Essex involved in manufacturing
- Commons Hansard: Restucturing of local government in Norfolk and Suffolk
- Commons Hansard: Unemployment in Essex
- Commons Hansard: Swine flu vaccinations in Hertfordshire
In addition to oral questions, MPs and Peers can ask government ministers questions for written answer. These are often used to obtain detailed information about policies and statistics on the activities of government departments.
East of England Select Committee
The East of England Committee covers the following local government areas: Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Luton, Norfolk, Peterborough, Southend on Sea, Suffolk and Thurrock.
The remit of the Committee is to examine regional strategies and the work of regional bodies. The Committee previously conducted an inquiry into impact of the Government's response to the global economic downturn in the East of England region.