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The UK public elects 650 Members of Parliament (MPs) to represent their interests and concerns in the House of Commons. MPs consider and propose new laws, and can scrutinise government policies by asking ministers questions about current issues either in the Commons Chamber or in Committees.

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Skills England chiefs to face Education Committee on shaping the workforce

 The Education Committee will question the leaders of Skills England about progress with establishing the Government agency, which Ministers hope will increase the take up of apprenticeships, tackle skills shortages in key sectors and drive economic growth.

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Coming up in the Commons 22-25 April

Find out what's coming up in the Commons 22-25 April

How will the Government deliver environmental protections alongside growth? Answers sought from Environment Secretary

Chair of the Environmental Audit Committee, Toby Perkins MP, has written to the Secretary of State seeking additional information

Delivering 1.5m new homes and investing in public infrastructure - Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee publishes written evidence for land value capture inquiry

The Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee has published the written evidence submissions for its inquiry looking at land value capture policies.

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House of Commons recalled on Saturday 12 April

The House of Commons will sit on Saturday 12 April to take forward legislative proposals to ensure the continued operation of British Steel blast furnaces is safeguarded

BBC World Service journalists: death by a thousand cuts

The Foreign Affairs Committee is today publishing written evidence by a group of BBC World Service (former and current) journalists, on the impact of cuts to the World Service.

Tom Adeyoola endorsed as executive chair of Innovate UK

he Science, Innovation and Technology Committee has endorsed the Government’s preferred candidate, Tom Adeyoola, as the new executive chair of Innovate UK.

Vacancy: Specialist Adviser for Environmental Audit Committee inquiry into Addressing the risks from perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)

Can you help Parliament examine how well equipped the UK is to address the health and environmental risks from PFAS chemicals?

Urgent action needed to protect distinctly British content as MPs call on Government to ramp up support across film and high-end TV industry

Committee makes recommendations on tax incentives, supporting workforce, independent cinemas and meeting challenges posed by AI

EAC launches new inquiry to address the risks of PFAS forever chemicals within the UK’s regulatory approach

Inquiry launch: Addressing the risks from Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)

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Governance of the House of Commons

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Telephone: 0800 112 4272 (Freephone) or 020 7219 4272
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