HOWZAT

My Government will publish a Bill on climate change as part of its policy to protect the environment, consistent with the need to secure long-term energy supplies.

My Government will continue its investment in, and reforms of, the public services in order to improve further their effectiveness and to help the most vulnerable members of

society.

My Government will take forward legislation to reform the welfare system, and to reduce poverty.

A Bill will be introduced to improve the system of child support.

A Bill will be introduced providing for long-term reform of pensions.

Legislation will provide for free off-peak local bus travel for pensioners and disabled people.

My Government’s programme of educational reform will continue to raise standards in schools to help all children achieve their full potential.

A Bill will be introduced to reform the Further Education system so that it can better equip people with the skills that they and the economy need.

My Government will carry through the modernisation of healthcare based on the founding principles of the National Health Service.

A Bill will be introduced to provide a better framework for treating people with mental disorders.

Draft proposals will be published to reform the regulation of human embryology.

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