Update on national security strategy published
In the March 2008 'National Security Strategy for the United Kingdom' (Cm. 7291), the Government committed to presenting regular updates to provide a progress report, as well as to outline any evolution or adaptation in approach.
This update, 'Security for the Next Generation' (Cm. 7590), sets out what has been achieved in the past year, how the approach has been strengthened, the assessment of challenges ahead, and the response to those challenges.
Independent standards body for MPs proposed
The 'Parliamentary Standards Bill' (HC Bill 121) was introduced into the House of Commons on 23 June 2009 by Harriet Harman MP.
The Bill will establish as a body corporate a new Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (IPSA), which will have functions in relation to MPs' salaries, allowances and financial interests.
Code of Conduct for MPs set out
The purpose of the 'Code of Conduct' is to assist Members of Parliament in the discharge of their obligations to the House of Commons, their constituents and the public at large.