The Tory leadership contest hots up this week, after a bizarre weekend of drugs-related one-upmanship from top candidates. The rules are slightly different this time because of the number of MPs standing. Here’s how it works:
National Insurance Contributions (Termination Awards and Sporting Testimonials) Bill – report stage and 3rd reading
Applies to: England (part), Wales (part), Scotland (part), Northern Ireland (part)
Closes a tax loophole by aligning the Income Tax and National Insurance treatment of termination awards (a payment received when leaving a job) and sporting testimonials (a sports event to raise funds for a player who is retiring).
Draft bill / Commons library briefing
United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority Pension Transfers (Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman Investigation) Bill
Requires an Ombudsman investigation into government advice given to Atomic Energy Authority employees about their pensions. Part of the AEA was privatised in 1996, and workers were encoraged to move their pensions to the new company’s scheme. That company went into administration in 2012. Former employees now stand to lose around 35% of their pension. Ten minute rule motion presented by Ed Vaizey.
Parental Leave (Premature and Sick Babies) Bill
Gives extra parental leave for people whose babies are born prematurely or need neonatal care. Ten minute rule motion presented by David Linden.
No votes scheduled
No votes scheduled
Passed
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