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The latest news from across UK Parliament.
MPs question Government’s preferred candidate for Charity Commission Chair
Questions could focus on the Chair's political independence as well as the Commission's record on complaints and whistleblowers.
03 December 2021
MPs to question Sir Laurie Bristow, former Ambassador to Afghanistan
Foreign Affairs Committee hears from former Ambassador to Afghanistan
03 December 2021
Committee investigates interaction of NI Protocol with wider UK-EU trading relationship
International Trade Committee explores how the Protocol is being implemented
03 December 2021
Committee questions Thérèse Coffey MP
The Work and Pensions Committee quizzes the Secretary of State on Universal Credit rollout and the Government's Plan for Jobs
03 December 2021
Committee to scrutinise OBR Budget Responsibility Committee appointment
Treasury Committee publishes letter from the Chancellor
03 December 2021
Supporting pupils’ recovery from the pandemic – Education Committee inquiry on Government’s catch-up programme
The Education Committee is holding a short inquiry on the Government’s education catch-up programme
03 December 2021
Energy sector experts quizzed on Government's revamped infrastructure planning policies
The Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) Committee will hold the first evidence session of its new inquiry into the Government’s draft Energy National Policy Statements (NPS).
03 December 2021
What's on in the Lords 6-10 December
Discover what questions, debates and bills are coming up in the Lords from 6-10 December
03 December 2021
Lords debates Health and Care Bill
Members discuss key purposes and principles of the new draft law including setting a cap on care costs and restricting advertising of unhealthy food and drinks. Find out more
03 December 2021
Treasury Committee explores fintech, private equity and financial market infrastructure
The Treasury Committee hears from leaders in fintech, private equity, and financial market infrastructure
03 December 2021
Parliamentary news
The latest Parliamentary news grouped by type of Parliamentary business.
Commons news
Committee investigates interaction of NI Protocol with wider UK-EU trading relationship
International Trade Committee explores how the Protocol is being implemented
03 December 2021
New Member of Parliament for Old Bexley and Sidcup
Louie French of the Conservative Party has been elected as the new Member of Parliament for Old Bexley and Sidcup in the by-election held on Thursday 2 December 2021
03 December 2021
Coming up in the Commons 6-10 December
A roundup of what’s coming up this week in the House of Commons Chamber
03 December 2021
Westminster Hall to hold a general debate on the matter of support for the UK’s transition to electric vehicles by 2030
MPs to hold a general debate on the matter of support for the UK’s transition to electric vehicles by 2030
03 December 2021
Lords news
What's on in the Lords 6-10 December
Discover what questions, debates and bills are coming up in the Lords from 6-10 December
03 December 2021
Lords debates Health and Care Bill
Members discuss key purposes and principles of the new draft law including setting a cap on care costs and restricting advertising of unhealthy food and drinks. Find out more
03 December 2021
Procedure and Privileges Committee publishes Fifth Report
Procedure and Privileges Committee publishes Fifth Report
03 December 2021
Lords begins further examination of Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill
Lords consider assaults on emergency workers and increasing police powers in relation to protests as final examination of the bill begins. Find out more
03 December 2021
Committee news
Committee investigates interaction of NI Protocol with wider UK-EU trading relationship
International Trade Committee explores how the Protocol is being implemented
03 December 2021
Procedure and Privileges Committee publishes Fifth Report
Procedure and Privileges Committee publishes Fifth Report
03 December 2021
Westminster Hall to hold a general debate on the matter of support for the UK’s transition to electric vehicles by 2030
MPs to hold a general debate on the matter of support for the UK’s transition to electric vehicles by 2030
03 December 2021
MPs to hold a debate on a motion on consular support for British citizens
MPs to hold a debate on a motion on consular support for British citizens
03 December 2021
Bill news
Lords debates Health and Care Bill
Members discuss key purposes and principles of the new draft law including setting a cap on care costs and restricting advertising of unhealthy food and drinks. Find out more
03 December 2021
Lords begins further examination of Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill
Lords consider assaults on emergency workers and increasing police powers in relation to protests as final examination of the bill begins. Find out more
03 December 2021
Lords examines Public Service Pensions and Judicial Offices Bill at third reading
Final change to ‘tidy-up’ bill in the Lords. Learn more
03 December 2021
Lords debates National Insurance Contributions Bill at second reading
Members discuss national insurance relief period for ex-servicepeople and impact on fully taxed areas. Catch up
02 December 2021
Regional news
The latest Parliamentary news across the different UK regions.
England
Government should press ahead with devolution agenda, say MPs
The Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee publishes a report on the progress of devolution
01 October 2021
How should England be governed? MPs hears from Metro Mayors and Councils
MPs hears from Metro Mayors Andy Burnham and Jamie Driscoll
05 July 2021
Lords debates governance of UK Union
Members discuss Dunlop Review and intergovernmental relations. Learn more
02 July 2021
House of Lords debates coronavirus restrictions
Members consider regulations on the latest lockdown rules for England
07 January 2021
Scotland
Nicola Sturgeon invited to appear before Westminster’s Scottish Affairs Committee
The Scottish Affairs Committee has invited First Minister Nicola Sturgeon to give oral evidence in Westminster
23 November 2021
UK and Scottish governments commit to ongoing work on welfare policy
Scottish Affairs Committee publish UK and Scottish governments responses
19 November 2021
MPs to examine Scottish labour market post-Brexit
Scottish Affairs Committee examines labour shortages in certain sectors in Scotland
11 November 2021
Devolved administrations to be represented in UK Shared Prosperity Fund governance structure
Scottish Affairs Committee publish Government response to the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and Scotland report
27 October 2021
Northern Ireland
Home Office minister questioned on UK-Ireland immigration checks
Immigration Minister Kevin Foster will be questioned by MPs
03 December 2021
Lords debates Northern Ireland (Ministers, Elections and Petitions of Concern) Bill
Members discuss duration of ministerial appointments and ministerial code of conduct. Catch up
30 November 2021
Government and councils in Northern Ireland questioned on tackling racism and supporting minority ethnic groups
Committee to hold fourth hearing of the inquiry into minority ethnic and migrant experiences
29 November 2021
New inquiry: Investment in Northern Ireland
Committee launches a new inquiry to examine investment in Northern Ireland
09 November 2021
Wales
Benefits System in Wales: MPs turn focus to Universal Basic Income
The Welsh Affairs Committee focuses on Universal Basic Income (UBI) as its inquiry into the Benefits System in Wales continues.
28 October 2021
Welsh Secretary to appear before Welsh Affairs Committee
Secretary of State for Wales, Simon Hart MP answers questions on work of the UK Government in Wales
21 October 2021
Adequacy of benefits system support in Wales examined by MPs
The Welsh Affairs Committee quiz a range of experts on the support provided
14 October 2021
Y Pwyllgor Materion Cymreig i edrych ar orsaf bŵer niwclear Wylfa Newydd
Committee to examine nuclear power station at Wylfa Newydd
16 September 2021
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