MPs Salary
BASC has described a decision by Natural Resources Wales (NRW) to restrict the ability of conservationists and wildlife managers to control magpies, jays and jackdaws as a retrograde blow for conservation. From July 1, those who wish to control magpies, jays and jackdaws to protect species of conservation concern must now apply for a specific… Read more »
The announcement that the Home Office has begun tendering for a system to replace England and Wales’ firearms licensing database has been received enthusiastically by the UK’s largest shooting organisation, the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC). First reported in The Register, the pre-procurement notice will start the process of replacing the National Firearms Licence… Read more »
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Read the full list of MPs asked to pay back over £1,000 by Sir Thomas Legg. By Emmeline Saunders Those MPs in bold have had part or all of their recommended repayment reduced on appeal. Robert Ainsworth – Total repayment recommended: £1,526.50 Graham Allen – Total repayment recommended: £3,341.74 David Amess – Total repayment recommended:… Read more »
By Ian Dunt Sir Thomas Legg’s approach to rectifying the allowances system has been attacked by the judge appointed to hear MPs’ appeals. Sir Paul Kennedy’s report into MPs’ appeals, published today, upheld 44 of the 70 appeals made. He appeared to question the retrospective nature of Sir Thomas’ thinking – a common criticism among… Read more »
