On 12 January the Committee decided to conduct an inquiry into the means by which electricity is transmitted and distributed across Scotland, and the reliability and the provisions in place to cope with extreme weather conditions.
The court closure programme and the proposed reforms to legal aid and sentencing.
Call for written evidence into new inquiry into Afghanistan
This inquiry has now reported. The Government Response has been received.
Inquiry into the rationalisation of the AHVLA’s laboratory services in England and the AHVLA’s proposals for competitive tendering for Official Veterinarians (OVs) services
Report published.
Business, Innovation and Skills Committee announces new inquiry into Apprenticeships
Written evidence is invited from interested parties on the provisions of the Armed Forces Bill.
Inquiry announced on 7 July 2011
Committee announces new inquiry into Trade with Brazil
The Science and Technology Committee inquiry Bridging the “valley of death”: improving the commercialisation of research
This inquiry considers implications for British foreign policy of the ‘Arab Spring’, the contribution the UK can make to reform and reconstruction in Arab countries. The focus of the inquiry is on Egypt, Tunisia and Libya.
An inquiry into broadband services and infrastructure, government strategy and digital inclusion in Wales.
Following the Chancellor's Budget statement, the Committee will scrutinise the measures announced by gathering evidence from a range of experts, the OBR and the Chancellor
New inquiry with submissions needed by 2 July 2012.
An inquiry looking at the so-called "revolving door".
On the 14 July the education committee announced an inquiry into the Child Protection System
The Committee launched an inquiry to investigate the way in which consumers engage with energy markets
The Committee will be looking at the setting-up and operation of not-for-profit businesses owned and controlled, in full or part, by the people who work for them to provide local services that local authorities traditionally provide.
Committee announces inquiry into corporate governance in systemically important financial institutions
The Committee has decided to conduct an inquiry into the role councillors play in their communities
Inquiry on the Government consultation papers setting out proposals to close 103 magistrates’ courts and 54 county courts.
Inquiry examining the accountability and transparency of Credit Rating Agencies
The Defence Committee announces a major new inquiry into Defence Acquisition
The Defence Committee today announces the first of a new series of inquiries looking at developing threats facing UK defence
Scrutiny of Defra's Annual Report and Accounts 2010-11
One of two proposed twice-yearly evidence sessions with the Foreign Secretary covering the full range of the Foreign Secretary’s responsibilities
Political and Constitutional Reform Commiittee examine if we need a constitutional convention for the UK?
Inquiry into the Government’s dog control and welfare policies.
Evidence session on the proposed British Waterways transfer of functions to Canal and River Trust, and abolition of the Inland Waterways Advisory Council Orders
Evidence on the food producers views of the Draft Bill
An inquiry on the draft sentencing guideline on drug offences.
An inquiry into the draft sentencing guideline on assault. The Sentencing Council produced the draft assault guideline for consultation on 13 October 2010.
Committee call for evidence, sentencing guidelines
Committee to undertake comprehensive review of drugs policy
Two evidence sessions on updated EMR
Committee to take evidence on the progress in embedding sustainable development in Government
The Science and Technology Committee inquiry into engineering in government
New inquiry announced
The Political and Constitutional Reform Committee is examining how to ensure standards in the quality of legislation
International Development Committee announces inquiry into EU Development Assistance
This inquiry will investigate whether the system can deliver the EU’s climate change mitigation goals in the absence of a legally-binding international emissions reduction commitment.
The Committee conducts a ‘rolling’ inquiry into "EU Enlargement and Foreign Policy" to enable it to maintain a ‘watching brief’ on developments in these areas and UK Government policy relating to them.
This inquiry is assessing the implications for the UK pensions industry and pension scheme members of the proposals in the recent EC White Paper on Pensions and the associated plans for reform of the IORP Directive.
The Committee will be looking at the operation of the ERDF in England.
This inquiry focuses on how the FCO, and its associated bodies, are implementing spending cuts and adjusting to reduced Government spending. Attention will also be given to the recently announced changes to the FCO’s global network.
The Communities and Local Government Committee has decided to undertake an inquiry into the financing of new housing supply.
Committee to examine the extent of fuel poverty in the private rented and off-grid sectors and options for dealing with the problem
The Defence Committee announces a major new inquiry into the contribution of the MoD and UK Armed Forces to the UK's future requirement for maritime surveillance
An inquiry to investigate the potential for marine renewables to contribute towards the UK’s renewables and emissions targets.
The inquiry responds to the widespread sense that the Eurozone crisis and the December 2011 European Council have raised fundamental questions about the future of the EU and the UK’s place in it
Inquiry into gambling, looking in particular at the implementation and operation of the Gambling Act 2005.
Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria
Government response published as further report.
This inquiry will build on the Committee’s recent inquiry into automatic enrolment in assessing what further steps might be needed to ensure that the public has confidence in workplace pensions and to encourage retirement saving.
Health Committee's inquiry continues
The Committee will examine the concept of a green economy in the UK, what it should look like, and how it will help deliver sustainable development.
Inquiry examining the EU's proposals to ‘green’ the Common Agricultural Policy
Business, Innovation and Skills Committee announces new inquiry into the Hargreaves Review of Intellectual Property and the Government's response to the Review
The Committee launched its inquiry into health and safety in Scotland.
Inquiry to be held by the Education Committee into the Administration of Examinations for 15-19 Year olds in England
Inquiry scrutinising the final proposals of the Independent Commission on Banking
The Home Affairs Committee inquiry into the IPCC
Review of Sir David Walker and Bill Knight's scrutiny of the FSA's Report into the failure of RBS
The Political and Constitutional Reform Committee is examining the Government’s proposals for introducing a statutory register for lobbyists.
The committee is looking into what constitutes a comprehensive and efficient library service for the 21st century
The Committee intends to take oral evidence from the acting Chair of the Commission for Local Administration in England (the Local Government Ombudsman).
The Committee will inquire into the potential for plug-in vehicles to contribute to decarbonising transport and Government action to facilitate this.
New inquiry, submissions wanted by 12 January 2012
This inquiry has now reported. The Government Response has been received
The Committee is conducting an inquiry in to codifying - or not codifying - the UK Constitution.
Committee inquires into what degree of plurality is desirable for the UK media
Sub-Committee inquiry announced into the future of the Money Advice Service
Inquiry into the European Commission's imposed moratorium on the production of desinewed meat (DSM) from cows and sheep
Inquiry into The Natural Environment White Paper, which was published by Defra on 7 June 2011
The Justice Select Committee launched an inquiry into the operation of the family courts.
The House has instructed the Committee to "review the operation of the Parliamentary Standards Act 2009"
Government response published
The Committee sees its inquiry as identifying key concerns and, if necessary, examining the need for legislative changes.
Deadline for written evidence - 29 May 2012
Committee assesses efectiveness of FoI 2000
Energy and Climate Change Committee inquiry to examine the draft Bill with a view to reporting soon after the House rises for the summer recess
An inquiry into the UN Conference on Sustainable Development to be held in Rio de Janeiro on 4-6 June 2012 . It will examine the preparedness of the UK Government for Rio+20, along with the actions it should be taking to help make the Conference a success
The Home Affairs Committee holds inquiry into the case for statutory regulation of private investigators
The Committee is conducting an inquiry to explore constitutional and practical issues around the possibility of codifying (or formally writing down) the principles and mechanics of the relationship between central and local government.
Submissions should be sent to the committee by Friday 10th February
Government response published.
The Committee will be holding an evidence session on racism in football and invites written evidence.
This inquiry will take account of, but not be limited to, the report by Sir Roy McNulty on improving efficiency in the rail industry and the Government’s proposals for reform, fares and decentralisation
The Political and Constitutional Reform Committee is examining the Government’s proposals for the recall of MPs
The Science and Technology Committee inquiry into risk perception and energy infrastructure
The Committee is undertaking an inquiry into the Government’s strategic framework for road safety
Committee looks at the role of the probation service in the context of the proposed 'rehabilitation revolution'
The Science and Technology Committee inquiry into Science and International Development
The Science and Technology Committee inquiry into science in the Met Office
The Liaison Committee has held a one-off evidence session on pre-appointment hearings.
The Liaison Committee has announced a short inquiry into select committee powers and effectiveness
On March 7 the House of Commons Procedure Committee is announced its inquiry into the sitting of the House and the Parliamentary calendar.
Report published on the Government’s policy to promote the “Big Society”.
The International Development Committee has announced an inquiry into South Sudan
Environmental Audit Committee running a public seminar at St Martin-in-the-Fields on the Rio+20 agenda
An inquiry into Support for Armed Forces Veterans in Wales
An inquiry into the environmental and social consequences of the way the food we eat in the UK is produced, distributed, marketed and sold.
The International Development Committee announces inquiry looking at the link between taxation and development
A light-touch review of the rules to “consider the current rules of coverage for the Chamber, Westminster Hall and Committees, and whether any change is required”.
The Defence Committee announces a major new inquiry into the accommodation provided to members of the Armed Forces and their families
The Science and Technology Committee inquiry into the Census and social science
As part of its ongoing scrutiny into the work of the Deputy Prime Minister in the area of Political and Constitutional Reform, the Committee will periodically be taking evidence from the Deputy Prime Minister.
The International Development Committee announces inquiry looking at DFID's policy in Malawi
The Foreign Affairs Committee announces inuiry into the Foreign and Commonwealth Office's human rights work in 2011, taking as a starting point the Department's 2011 Report on Human Rights and Democracy
Oral evidence complete.
Committee announces new inquiry into the impact and effectiveness of ministerial reshuffles.
The Business, Innovation and Skills Committee announces a new inquiry
On 12 October 2011 the Committee announced that it would conduct an inquiry in to The Referendum on Separation for Scotland
Following the Perth Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), this inquiry focuses on the future and role of the Commonwealth and how Commonwealth membership helps the UK achieve its diplomatic objectives.
Home Affairs Committee ongoing inquiry into the UK Border Agency and Border Force
An inquiry to explore the nature and extent of UK energy security, where energy includes the generation of heat and electricity, as well as transport.
This inquiry asks whether the Government is correct to be seeking to cultivate Turkey as a “strategic partner” for the UK and continuing to support Turkey’s EU accession. It assesses progress and difficulties in the Government’s pursuit of both objectives
The Committee are inquiring into the set up of a unified patent court in Europe.
An inquiry into the way in which Government develops and implements technology policy.
An inquiry into the access and facilities provided for visitors to the House of Commons, including those attending debates or meeting MPs, tourists, schoolchildren and others.
MPs to examine Government proposals for water
Inquiry into the Government proposals for water
The inquiry will examine the scale of wildlife crime in the UK, including damage and destruction to species and habitats
As part of its ongoing scrutiny of the work of the Attorney General's office the Justice Select Committee will be taking evidence from the Director of Public Prosecutions.
The Committee will be talking to Lord Judge as part of its ongoing scrutiny of the work of the Lord Chief Justice.
PASC’s regular annual survey of the work and performance of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman.
Committee revisits Youth Justice
This inquiry will examine measures announced by the Government to tackle youth unemployment.
The International Development Committee Announces inquiry looking into Zambia and the challenges the country faces meeting the Millennium Development Goals
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