May 2020
Read all UK Parliament news for May 2020.
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Welsh Secretary gives evidence on coronavirus response
Welsh Affairs Committee hears from Simon Hart MP
27 May 2020
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Humanitarian crises monitoring: impact of the Coronavirus on development examined
International Development Committee takes virtual evidence on Thursday 4 June at 2.30pm
27 May 2020
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Questioning of Prime Minister to focus on Government's handling of coronavirus pandemic
Liaison Committee to question PM on Wednesday 27 May
26 May 2020
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Suspension of all tours and other non-essential visits extended
All tours and other non-essential visits suspended until at least 1 September 2020.
26 May 2020
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Inquiry on facilitating future UK–EU trade in manufactured goods launched
EU Goods Sub-Committee launches inquiry on tariffs
26 May 2020
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Publication of Michael Gove letter on Covid-19 planning and co-ordination
Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee publishes correspondence from Minister for the Cabinet Office
24 May 2020
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Speaker responds to MPs
'All MPs should be able to have their voices heard in representing their constituents.'
22 May 2020
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Letter to the Speaker from Centenary Action Group
MPs say they fear a rapid return to physical proceedings could impact high risk colleagues.
22 May 2020
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Boris Johnson to face questioning by Select Committee Chairs on coronavirus
Prime Minister will face Select Committee Chairs on Wednesday 27 May 2020
22 May 2020
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David Frost and Michael Gove MP answer questions on future relationship negotiations
EU Commttee takes evidence on Thursday 28 May 2020 at 2.30pm
22 May 2020
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Joint Committee on Consolidation Bills appointed
Members were appointed following the general election
22 May 2020
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Universal Credit claimants give evidence on lived experience
Economic Affairs Committee takes evidence on Universal Credit on Tuesday 26 May at 3pm
22 May 2020
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Universal Credit claims up 120,000 in Wales since coronavirus outbreak
Welsh Affairs Committee publishes correspondence with the Department for Work and Pensions
22 May 2020
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Lords considers Covid-19 impact on museums and galleries
Members quiz government on support for historic buildings
22 May 2020
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Lords debates contribution made by businesses in addressing Covid-19
Role played by private sector under spotlight
22 May 2020