Policy
Parliament & Government
Effectiveness of the Regional Growth Fund
Angela Smith MP says funding for the Regional Development Fund does not go far enough, the government is delivering "too little, too late".
Backbench committee 'should have minority MP'
MPs call for ministerial cull
Committee seeks clarification on MP taxation
Education
Local authorities 'not just inconsistent on adoption'
Introducing measures to ensure improvements in the fostering and adoption system is all very well, but it is also important that government pays attention to children leaving care, says Janet Rich of National Care Leavers' Week.
Impact of cuts on vulnerable and disadvantaged
Industry provides 'solid employment opportunities'
Sex education should be 'opt-in'
Health
Chloe debuts in Treasury soap opera
Young Chloe Smith is the newest star of the soap opera that is Treasury questions.
Saving accounts for kids in care welcomed
MP leads debate on World Vegan Day
MP warns on supply of alcohol to under 18s
Home affairs
Cooper attacks May's gangs strategy
The shadow home secretary has claimed the government is making it harder for police to tackle gangs.
Support for restorative justice
Clarke backs reform of European court
Warning over knife crime plans
Culture
Parliament reaches out during week of events
MPs and peers will take part in events across the country this week as part of a new national initiative to promote public engagement with Parliament and politics.
Sex education should be 'opt-in'
Parliament could offer 'premium tours'
MPs calls for fair distribution of lottery funds
International & defence
Osborne: Greece confidence vote added instability
There is "no doubt" that the decision of the Greek prime minister has added to the instability in the eurozone, the Commons has heard.
MP urges government action on BAE jobs
Cable backs regional jobs fund
Statement in full - Eurozone crisis
Energy & environment
Industry provides 'solid employment opportunities'
The Corrugated Packaging Industry has been hailed as a "good news story" by a backbench MP.
Spelman 'learnt social media lessons'
Speech in full - Chris Huhne
'More sympathetic' legislation for manufacturing
Economy
Osborne: Greece confidence vote added instability
There is "no doubt" that the decision of the Greek prime minister has added to the instability in the eurozone, the Commons has heard.
FSA denies it failed consumers
Saving accounts for kids in care welcomed
Ministers target second home tax discount
Transport
EU law may increase pilot fatigue
MP opposes changes to flight taxes
Greening 'will listen' on high-speed rail
Communities & local government
Ministers target second home tax discount
The government will consult on new "flexibility" for local authorities to remove council tax relief on second homes and empty properties.
Member comments
The chancellor is right to emphasise the importance of cutting the deficit, but this needs to be accompanied by more action to support growth.
Cutting employment regulation is welcome as are the other measures of deregulation the chancellor set out .
But these need to be accompanied by action to boost demand -- like raising the income tax threshold to £10,000 more swiftly and giving a firm date for the removal of the growth destroying 50p top rate of income tax; and laying out the plans now for increased investment in growth supporting infrastructure.
Baroness Jo Valentine, chief executive, London First
We haven't heard that from a Labour leader for a very long time. Ed showed that he values those who genuinely create the wealth of our country - the workers who are the backbone of our economy - and for the first time in a long time we heard clear thinking on the importance of manufacturing to grow our economy.
His emphasis on our shared values, on defending our NHS and on scything down the 'greed culture' polluting our society will resonate with families across the land. They will resonate more once we see the details to convince us that they can do social good.
Len McCluskey, general secretary, Unite
Simon Buck, Chief Executive of the British Air Transport Association (BATA)
MP opposes changes to flight taxes