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Crime and finance initiatives are set to feature prominently in the Queen's Speech later as the government outlines planned legislation for the next year.Crime and finance initiatives are set to feature prominently in the Queen's Speech later as the government outlines planned legislation for the next year.
While 18 bills were listed in a preview in May, there have been reports they will be scaled back to concentrate on the economic crisis.While 18 bills were listed in a preview in May, there have been reports they will be scaled back to concentrate on the economic crisis.
But plans for welfare and banking reform and a citizenship bill are due to be confirmed as Parliament opens.But plans for welfare and banking reform and a citizenship bill are due to be confirmed as Parliament opens.
Afterwards, the Speaker will give a statement on MP Damian Green's arrest.Afterwards, the Speaker will give a statement on MP Damian Green's arrest.
The Conservative immigration spokesman was arrested at his home last Thursday, had his parliamentary office searched and was questioned for nine hours about leaked information from the Home Office.The Conservative immigration spokesman was arrested at his home last Thursday, had his parliamentary office searched and was questioned for nine hours about leaked information from the Home Office.
As the government takes action, we expect people to play their part in return, with clear consequences for those who do not Gordon Brown Will Queen deliver surprises?As the government takes action, we expect people to play their part in return, with clear consequences for those who do not Gordon Brown Will Queen deliver surprises?
Many MPs say Speaker Michael Martin should not have allowed the police to enter Parliament.Many MPs say Speaker Michael Martin should not have allowed the police to enter Parliament.
The Speaker is set to make a statement at 1430 GMT, following the Queen's Speech, after which he is likely to face requests from senior opposition MPs for an immediate debate on the issue.The Speaker is set to make a statement at 1430 GMT, following the Queen's Speech, after which he is likely to face requests from senior opposition MPs for an immediate debate on the issue.
Before that, the State Opening of Parliament will take place amid pomp and pageantry, with the Queen outlining the government's proposed legislation for the year ahead in the House of LordsBefore that, the State Opening of Parliament will take place amid pomp and pageantry, with the Queen outlining the government's proposed legislation for the year ahead in the House of Lords
Prime Minister Gordon Brown has previewed the annual Queen's Speech with a draft legislative statement in May for the past two years.Prime Minister Gordon Brown has previewed the annual Queen's Speech with a draft legislative statement in May for the past two years.
But this year there are thought to be some changes, because of the rapid downturn in the economy.But this year there are thought to be some changes, because of the rapid downturn in the economy.
Reports suggest a new statutory code of conduct on bank lending will require lenders to give customers specific notice if they plan to withdraw or alter credit and leave banks open to fines if they do not treat customers fairly.Reports suggest a new statutory code of conduct on bank lending will require lenders to give customers specific notice if they plan to withdraw or alter credit and leave banks open to fines if they do not treat customers fairly.
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Newspapers reports suggest plans to extend the right to request flexible working to many more parents will be included despite concerns about the impact on businesses during a likely recession.Newspapers reports suggest plans to extend the right to request flexible working to many more parents will be included despite concerns about the impact on businesses during a likely recession.
There have been suggestions the controversial communications data bill - which included plans for a database of all phone and internet records and faced fierce opposition - has been shelved.There have been suggestions the controversial communications data bill - which included plans for a database of all phone and internet records and faced fierce opposition - has been shelved.
And plans to stop shops displaying cigarettes, which may have been included in an NHS Reform Bill, may be watered down because of economic concerns, although some new restrictions are still expected.And plans to stop shops displaying cigarettes, which may have been included in an NHS Reform Bill, may be watered down because of economic concerns, although some new restrictions are still expected.
Bills that are expected to be in the Queen's Speech include:Bills that are expected to be in the Queen's Speech include:
  • The Welfare Reform Bill which includes plans to make the long-term unemployed in England, Scotland and Wales start training courses or face benefit cuts and to assess skills when people first claim.
  • The Citizenship, Immigration and Borders Bill, covering the whole UK, which would streamline immigration law and implement the government's plans for "earned citizenship" - newcomers will be expected to learn English.
  • The Banking Reform Bill includes measures to allow the Bank of England, Treasury and FSA to intervene earlier to prevent another bank crisis. It was introduced early and has already started its passage through Parliament but some reports suggest it will include extended powers to take other financial businesses into public ownership.
  • Police and Crime Reduction Bill which implements the Flanagan review recommendations to reduce police bureaucracy and includes powers to deal with binge drinking - including a possible ban on drinks promotions.
  • The Equality Bill for England, Wales and Scotland which aims to streamline laws on sex, race and religious discrimination, improve enforcement and allow political parties to use all-women shortlists until 2030.
  • The Welfare Reform Bill: which includes plans to make the long-term unemployed in England, Scotland and Wales start training courses or face benefit cuts and to assess skills when people first claim.
  • The Citizenship, Immigration and Borders Bill: covering the whole UK, which would streamline immigration law and implement the government's plans for "earned citizenship" - newcomers will be expected to learn English.
  • The Banking Reform Bill: includes measures to allow the Bank of England, Treasury and FSA to intervene earlier to prevent another bank crisis. It was introduced early and has already started its passage through Parliament but some reports suggest it will include extended powers to take other financial businesses into public ownership.
  • Police and Crime Reduction Bill: which implements the Flanagan review recommendations to reduce police bureaucracy and includes powers to deal with binge drinking - including a possible ban on drinks promotions.
  • The Equality Bill: for England, Wales and Scotland which aims to streamline laws on sex, race and religious discrimination, improve enforcement and allow political parties to use all-women shortlists until 2030.
On Tuesday, ministers hinted that "fair rules" would be at the heart of the Queen's Speech and the prime minister said there could not be "one rule for some and another rule for others".On Tuesday, ministers hinted that "fair rules" would be at the heart of the Queen's Speech and the prime minister said there could not be "one rule for some and another rule for others".
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"Stronger communities, quite simply, will help our country come through these times faster and stronger," he said."Stronger communities, quite simply, will help our country come through these times faster and stronger," he said.
"So as the government takes action, we expect people to play their part in return, with clear consequences for those who do not.""So as the government takes action, we expect people to play their part in return, with clear consequences for those who do not."
But the Conservatives said Labour had had a decade in power to make Britain fairer.But the Conservatives said Labour had had a decade in power to make Britain fairer.
Shadow work and pensions secretary Chris Grayling said it was "an exercise in spin and re-announcements".Shadow work and pensions secretary Chris Grayling said it was "an exercise in spin and re-announcements".
"Labour has failed to give people fair chances in life through proper education and welfare reforms and has let down communities by failing to control immigration and protect the victims of crime.""Labour has failed to give people fair chances in life through proper education and welfare reforms and has let down communities by failing to control immigration and protect the victims of crime."
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