Dingwall case prompts call to tighten lobbying rules Oct 5, 2005
On Monday, the House committee on government operations voted unanimously to call Mr. Dingwall, a former Liberal cabinet minister, to testify "as soon as possible." Some MPs hoped it might be as early as today. But Mr. Dingwall has informed the committee clerk's office that he doesn't want to appear until the completion of an independent audit of his 2004 expenses at the Mint, Mr. Benoit said. (Globe and Mail -- NationalTP)
Anger after Barclaycard increases rates by 2% Oct 5, 2005
Yesterday MPs on the Commons Treasury Select Committee said that Barclaycard could face an investigation by the consumer watchdog over the increases ... In the past, MPs on the Treasury Select Committee have accused the OFT of taking a soft line with credit card companies. (TimesOnline)
Calm in Gaza as Israelis kill Palestinian (AFP) Oct 5, 2005
The parliamentary session, conducted via video-conference link between deputies in Gaza and in the West Bank town of Ramallah, ended with MPs ordering Palestinian leader Mahmud Abbas to appoint a new government ... However, he has not been obliged to fire his prime minister Ahmed Qorei, after MPs discarded a formal censure motion against the government which would have seen the premier step down immediately. (RSS - Yahoo News - Mideast Conflict)
Calm returns to Gaza, Israelis kill Palestinian who attacked soldier; Armed policemen break into parliament building to protest lack of support Oct 5, 2005
The parliamentary session, conducted via video-conference link between deputies in Gaza and in the West Bank town of Ramallah, ended with MPs ordering Palestinian leader Mahmud Abbas to appoint a new government. World News. (NewsIsFree)
Davis with a hard act to follow Oct 5, 2005
He is clearly the most popular candidate among MPs ... But he is regarded as an indifferent speaker and the rival camps say the contest is his to lose. (NewsIsFree)
Davis: I'm still the frontrunner Oct 5, 2005
The Tory leadership frontrunner, David Davis, today said the "real battle" at the Blackpool conference was for second place to him in the secret ballot of MPs later this month ... Interviewed on the BBC ahead of his make-or-break address, the shadow home secretary said he was still ahead among MPs by "quite a margin", but said he was not complacent ... Speaking to the Today programme this morning, Mr Davis said his support among MPs - with 66 having declared for him - remained solid. (Guardian Unlimited -- UK)
Army names NCO, Soldier of Year Oct 5, 2005
All 20 finalists received either a palm pilot, MPS player or camera; along with a Swiss army knife, championship ring and other items. For more information on the Soldier/NCO of the Year Competition see. (Army Public Affairs)
MPs order study of sponsorship testimony Oct 5, 2005
Ottawa MPs on the Commons public accounts committee say they want to know whether key witnesses who testified before them about the federal sponsorship scandal were telling the truth ... If discrepancies are found, anybody accused of lying to the MPs could be held in contempt of Parliament or even face criminal charges of perjury ... MPs will examine the results then and decide whether to take further action. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Big beast sees off young pretender for shot at top job Oct 5, 2005
Mr Cameron has ruled out any leadership deal before MPs start whittling down the contenders to the final two, and his spokesman last night insisted that talk of a dream ticket was "nonsense". But even allies of Mr Cameron expect that, given a choice of Mr Clarke and Mr Davis, they would have little option but to support the older man. (Scotsman.com)
