BN66 - Time to fight back (Chapter 3)

[DonkeyRhubarb]

Oracle DBA

(Offtopic and a bit cheeky but I hope you will forgive me.)

A mate of mine, who was in the scheme, has just lost his contract. They have let all the contractors go where he was working, and have outsourced the work to India.

If anyone knows of any vacancies for Oracle DBAs, ideally within commutable distance of Oxford, send me a PM or email me at [email protected].

This guy is very experienced and I have worked with him on a number of big projects.

Thanks for your help!
DR

[robinhood]

A separate FOI request to the Treasury, asking whether the JCHR had been consulted, came back with "we have no record of it".

There is no way that HMRC would have consulted the JCHR. I don't even believe that they obtained a legal opinion. After all, why risking asking a question if you might not like the answer?

Had an update from Jeremy Hunt and he appears to be taking a keen interest in this matter and responding extremely quickly

"I have had a response from Mark Egan, Commons Clerk for JCHR, confirming that the Committee is currently considering how to deal with this issue. He assures me that he will let me know how it decides to proceed and I will, of course, pass any further information on as soon as hear.

Once again, many thanks for getting in touch with me on this subject. I will follow developments closely."

[poppy01]

Had an update from Jeremy Hunt and he appears to be taking a keen interest in this matter and responding extremely quickly

"I have had a response from Mark Egan, Commons Clerk for JCHR, confirming that the Committee is currently considering how to deal with this issue. He assures me that he will let me know how it decides to proceed and I will, of course, pass any further information on as soon as hear.

Once again, many thanks for getting in touch with me on this subject. I will follow developments closely."

this all seems very promising.. although we've been here before and had our hopes dashed. I know nothing about the JCHR, but if it has more labour bums on seats than other parties, it will probably go the same way as the treasury committee 'debate' for want of a better word.. sorry but i wont feel we have a real chance until the scottish junta in westminster is sent packing ..

[robinhood]

this all seems very promising.. although we've been here before and had our hopes dashed. I know nothing about the JCHR, but if it has more labour bums on seats than other parties, it will probably go the same way as the treasury committee 'debate' for want of a better word.. sorry but i wont feel we have a real chance until the scottish junta in westminster is sent packing ..

At the last meeting the following attended ( there is a max of 6 from each house)

Lord Bowness
Lord Dubs
Lord Lester of Herne Hill
The Earl of Onslow
Baroness Prashar

Dr Evan Harris MP - Lib Dem
Mr Virendra Sharma - Lab
Mr Edward Timpson MP - Con

Not familiar with the names above but maybe someone has some background on them

[ALMAC]

Jchr Members

this all seems very promising.. although we've been here before and had our hopes dashed. I know nothing about the JCHR, but if it has more labour bums on seats than other parties, it will probably go the same way as the treasury committee 'debate' for want of a better word.. sorry but i wont feel we have a real chance until the scottish junta in westminster is sent packing ..

Here are the members and their parties.


Member Constituency Party
Mr Andrew Dismore MP (Chair) Hendon Labour
Mr John Austin MP Erith and Thamesmead Labour
Dr Evan Harris MP Oxford West & Abingdon Liberal Democrats
Mr Virendra Sharma MP Ealing Southall Labour
Mr Richard Shepherd MP Aldridge-Brownhills Conservative
Mr Edward Timpson MP Crewe and Nantwich Conservative
Lord Bowness Conservative
Lord Dubs Labour
Lord Lester of Herne Hill Liberal Democrats
Lord Morris of Handsworth Labour
The Earl of Onslow Conservative
Baroness Prashar Cross Bench

[PlaneSailing]

Jchr

this all seems very promising.. although we've been here before and had our hopes dashed. I know nothing about the JCHR, but if it has more labour bums on seats than other parties, it will probably go the same way as the treasury committee 'debate' for want of a better word.. sorry but i wont feel we have a real chance until the scottish junta in westminster is sent packing ..

THE MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE ARE:

Mr Andrew Dismore MP (Labour, Hendon) (Chairman)
Lord Bowness (Conservative)
John Austin MP (Labour, Erith & Thamesmead)
Lord Dubs (Labour)
Dr Evan Harris MP (Liberal Democrat, Oxford West & Abingdon)
Lord Lester of Herne Hill (Liberal Democrat)
Mr Virendra Sharma MP (Labour, Ealing, Southall)
Lord Morris of Handsworth (Labour)
Mr Richard Shepherd MP (Conservative, Aldridge-Brownhills)
The Earl of Onslow (Conservative)
Mr Edward Timpson MP (Conservative, Crewe and Nantwich)
Baroness Prashar (Cross-Bencher)


Which looks like 5 Labour, 4 Cons, 2 Lib Dems and one of no fixed abode.

[DonkeyRhubarb]

this all seems very promising.. although we've been here before and had our hopes dashed. I know nothing about the JCHR, but if it has more labour bums on seats than other parties, it will probably go the same way as the treasury committee 'debate' for want of a better word.. sorry but i wont feel we have a real chance until the scottish junta in westminster is sent packing ..

Even though I instigated this, I share your scepticism. It is hard these days not to be even more cynical about politicians with their "do as I say, not as I do" arrogance and hypocrisy.

I remember in the debate Jane Kennedy saying her conscience was clear about introducing this retrospective tax. Knowing what we know now, the words "politician" and "conscience" don't sit very comfortably together.

I hope this committee decide to do the right thing but I won't be surprised if they sidestep it.

[DonkeyRhubarb]

THE MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE ARE:

Mr Andrew Dismore MP (Labour, Hendon) (Chairman)
Lord Bowness (Conservative)
John Austin MP (Labour, Erith & Thamesmead)
Lord Dubs (Labour)
Dr Evan Harris MP (Liberal Democrat, Oxford West & Abingdon) <---- LibDem spokesman on Human Rights
Lord Lester of Herne Hill (Liberal Democrat) <--- Leading human rights advocate. Key architect of incorporation of European convention into UK Law (HR Act).
Mr Virendra Sharma MP (Labour, Ealing, Southall)
Lord Morris of Handsworth (Labour)
Mr Richard Shepherd MP (Conservative, Aldridge-Brownhills) <--- very highly respected across the House, staunch defender of FOI, possible candidate for new Speaker
The Earl of Onslow (Conservative)
Mr Edward Timpson MP (Conservative, Crewe and Nantwich)
Baroness Prashar (Cross-Bencher)


Which looks like 5 Labour, 4 Cons, 2 Lib Dems and one of no fixed abode.

See comments in red.

[poppy01]

See comments in red.

thats interesting, so labour dont have majority. maybe theres a chance after all

[poppy01]

At the last meeting the following attended ( there is a max of 6 from each house)

Lord Bowness
Lord Dubs
Lord Lester of Herne Hill
The Earl of Onslow
Baroness Prashar

Dr Evan Harris MP - Lib Dem
Mr Virendra Sharma - Lab
Mr Edward Timpson MP - Con

Not familiar with the names above but maybe someone has some background on them

also from the above it seems only 2 labour members attended the last meeting, then again, human rights isn't really labours 'forte' is it?