Disabled Person's (Independent Living) Bill Second Reading
Lord Addington, Liberal Democrat Spokesperson on Disability
10 Jan 2007
News
Home Office ineptitude over British criminals abroad
The Association of Chief Police Officers yesterday said British criminals may have been cleared to work with vulnerable people in the UK after committing crimes abroad. The Home Secretary John Reid has confirmed today that details of 540 serious criminals were left in files, and only 260 have now been entered on the Police National Computer (PNC). Police say some may have been cleared to work with the vulnerable in the UK.
10 Jan 2007
Porritt attack should make government review climate change policies - Huhne
Responding to Jonathon Porritt's attack on Tony Blair for a "complete failure to lead" on climate change, Liberal Democrat Shadow Environment Secretary, Chris Huhne MP said:
10 Jan 2007
LIB DEM COUNCILS ARE GREENER
Liberal Democrats at North Yorkshire County Council have welcomed the news that Liberal Democrat councils are leading the way in protecting our environment.
10 Jan 2007
You Know Where I Stand: Fighting Crime and Preserving Ancient Liberties
Like all Liberal Democrats, I am appalled at the increasingly authoritarian drift of the Labour Party. Michael Howard and the Tories don't have a good track record on this issue either.
TPLDPSS
10 Jan 2007
Mental Health Bill needs major changes
Unless the Government allows major amendments to be made to the Mental Health Bill it faces serious defeats, warned Liberal Democrat Peer Lord Carlile, who chaired the scrutiny committee which reviewed the 2004 draft bill.
9 Jan 2007