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  • Home Office legislative programme announced

    The repeal of ID cards, locally accountable police and a wide-ranging Freedom Bill were among measures proposed in today’s Queen's Speech.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Queen's Speech 2010: bills and topics mentioned

    The Queen has outlined the government's priorities for the coming Parliamentary year in the Queen's Speech following the official state opening of Parliament.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Queen's Speech 2010

    Her Majesty's most gracious speech to both Houses of Parliament on 25 May 2010.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Queen's Speech: Police Reform and Social Responsibility Bill

    Notes on: "A Bill will be introduced to make the police service more accountable to local people and to tackle alcohol-related violence and anti-social behaviour."

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Queen's Speech: Parliamentary Privilege Draft Bill

    Notes on: "A draft Bill will be published on reforming parliamentary privilege."  

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Queen's Speech: Freedom (Great Repeal) Bill

    Notes on: "Legislation will be brought forward to restore freedoms and civil liberties through the abolition of identity cards and repeal of unnecessary laws."

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Queen's Speech: Energy Security and Green Economy Bill

    Notes on: "Legislation will be introduced to improve energy efficiency in homes and businesses, to promote low carbon energy production and to secure energy supplies."

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Queen's Speech: Education and Children’s Bill

    Notes on: "Legislation will be introduced to…give teachers greater freedom over the curriculum and allow new providers to run state schools."

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Queen's Speech - Equitable Life Payments Scheme Bill

    …Notes on: "Legislation will reform the framework for financial services Regulation and implement the Government's commitment to make fair and transparent payments to Equitable Life policyholders."…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Queen's Speech: Financial Services Regulation Bill

    Notes on: "Legislation will reform the framework for financial services regulation to learn from the financial crisis."…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Queen's Speech: Parliamentary Reform Bill

    Notes on: "Measures will be brought forward to introduce fixed term Parliaments for 5 years."

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Queen's Speech: India

    "My Government looks forward to an enhanced partnership with India."

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Queen's Speech: Social Care

    Notes on: "My Government will establish a commission on a sustainable structure of funding for long-term care."

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Queen's Speech: Airport Economic Regulation Bill

    Notes on: "My Government will…reform the economic regulation of airports to benefit passengers."…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Queen's Speech: House of Lords reform

    Notes on: "Proposals will be brought forward for a reformed second House that is wholly or mainly elected on the basis of proportional representation."…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Queen's Speech: Public Bodies (Reform) Bill

    Notes on: "The cost of bureaucracy and the number of public bodies will be reduced."

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Queen's Speech: Estimates for the public services

    Notes on: "The role of social enterprises, charities and co-operatives in our public services will be enhanced."

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Queen's Speech: Welfare Reform Bill

    …Notes on the Welfare Reform Bill proposed in the 2010 Queen's Speech.…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Queen's Speech: Tax and benefit system

    Notes on: "The tax and benefits system will be made fairer and simpler."

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Queen’s Speech - quotes

    A list of quotes relating to the Queen's Speech.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government