March 2021

Reacting to the Government’s announcement today on updating the NPPF to meet the Government’s housebuilding target,Environmental Audit Committee Chair, Toby Perkins MP, said:

The Act was introduced to address the legacy of the Troubles and promote reconciliation, however its compatibility with the ECHR was challenged in legal proceedings

The report was the conclusion of work carried out by previous members of the Treasury Committee during the last parliament

Conduct Committee publishes reports on the conduct of two members

Lords considers draft law to remove remaining hereditary peers from the House. Catch up

International Agreements Committee publishes report on data and digital trade

Justice Committee Chair Andy Slaughter MP comments on the Justice Secretary’s written statement on the 10-year Prison Capacity Strategy and Annual Statement

The cross-party committee of MPs, chaired by Labour MP Andy Slaughter, concludes that Ms Lappin meets the criteria for the position and endorses her appointment

Liaison Committee recommends four proposals for new special inquiry committees

MPs will explore the legacy of Wales’ industrial past – and its potential future – in an inquiry launched today.

Former diplomat, Cabinet Secretary and National Security Adviser Mark Sedwill – Lord Sedwill – is the latest guest on Lord Speaker’s Corner

The Welsh Affairs Committee held an evidence session on Parc prison.

The Procedure Committee has launched an inquiry into elections within the House of Commons, including Deputy Speaker and committee elections.

Today, the Health and Social Care Committee held an evidence session as part of its work on the 10 Year Health Plan, examining what actions the Government and NHS England need to take in order to deliver their ambition of shifting more care from hospitals into community settings.

The Northern Ireland Affairs Committee is inviting views on the Windsor Framework as part of a rolling inquiry examining the operation and implementation of the post-Brexit legal agreement.