Queen's Speech outlines plans for legislation

Legislation will be introduced on the following issues:

• To ensure fairer and more secure protection for bank depositors.
• To create Gateway Savings Accounts to encourage people on lower incomes to save more.
• Reform of the welfare system.
• Effectiveness and accountability of policing, reduction of crime and enhancement of airport security.
• Delivery of a more effective, transparent and responsive justice system for victims, witnesses and the wider public.
• Strengthening of border controls by bringing together customs and immigration powers.
• A bill to promote equality and help address the difference in pay between men and women.
• The commitment to eradicate child poverty by 2020 will be enshrined in law.
• The National Health Service, taking account of the new NHS constitution.
• Reform of education and apprenticeships, as well as provision of a right for those in work to request time for training.
• Constitutional renewal.
• Marine resources and a public right of access to the coastline.

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