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Meg questions the Department for Transport over free travel for under-18s
Thursday, 15 October 2020
Today at the Public Accounts Committee I pressed the most senior civil servant at the Department for Transport on free travel for under-18s.
Free travel is a lifeline for cash-strapped families. Paying for travel is a cost many simply can't afford to backfill.
I am also clear there…
Meg questions Government officials over sourcing ventilators for the COVID-19 crisis
Monday, 12 October 2020
Today at 2:30pm, I'll be questioning Government officials over the Ventilator Challenge. This was the attempt by Government to procure medical ventilators at the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis.
I'll be asking:
- Was there value for taxpayers' money?
- Did it work to equip our NHS for…
Meg receives a response from the Government on the Dominic Cummings scandal
Monday, 12 October 2020
At the Liaison Committee on the 27 May, I challenged the Prime Minister over the Dominic Cummings scandal and his double standards for lockdown. The Liaison Committee is the committee comprised of the chairs of all House of Commons select committees. See my original question to the Prime Minister, and…
Meg's weekly round-up: Friday 9 October
Friday, 9 October 2020
COVID-19 cases are rising at a concerning rate, including in Hackney. Hackney is one of the top London boroughs for COVID-19 infection levels, so please remain vigilant against the virus. Wash your hands regularly and thoroughly, wear a fabric face covering, and keep your distance. See here for the latest COVID-19 data for…
Meg's weekly round-up: Friday 2 October
Friday, 2 October 2020
This week the Public Accounts Committee challenged Home Office officials over the ludicrous suggestion asylum seekers may be sent offshore for processing.
This is inhumane, probably illegal, and serves as a worrying signal of this Government's attitude to how it treats those fleeing persecution. I’ll continue speaking out against this. Also this…