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Today in Parliament: 30/01/2012

30/01/2012

BBC Radio 4 - Today in Parliament, 30/01/2012

Sean Curran with the day's top news stories from Westminster.

Sean Curran and the BBC's parliamentary team report as the Justice Secretary outlines plans to stop most convicted criminals from claiming compensation if injured during a crime.

The Justice Secretary, Kenneth Clarke, has outlined plans to stop most convicted criminals from claiming compensation if they are injured during a crime. 
But British victims of terrorism abroad will be able to gain compensation in the same way as those injured in terrorist attacks at home.
Senior figures at the Financial Services Authority answer MPs' questions about the near collapse of Royal Bank of Scotland.
While in the Lords, the Government defends its plan to halve the subsidies given to home owners who use solar panels to generate energy.
Sean Curran and team report on today's events in Parliament.

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