October 2023
Read all the UK Parliament news for October 2023.

Coming up in the Commons 10-14 February
Find out what's coming up in the House of Commons 10-14 February
07 February 2025

Speaker awarded Blue Peter badge as part of ‘save the planet’ programme
A presentation to Parliament of ideas for saving the planet by winners of the Blue Peter Earthshot competition was hailed ‘genuinely exciting’ by the Speaker of the House of Commons.
07 February 2025

Committee to question Science Minister, Sir Patrick Vallance
The Science, Innovation and Technology Committee will question the Minister for Science, Lord Vallance, in a wide-ranging session on his responsibilities in the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and his aims for this parliament.
07 February 2025

Insect decline: Committee writes to DEFRA to seek clarity as it publishes government response
The Science, Innovation and Technology Committee today publishes the government’s response to its predecessor committee’s report on insect decline and food security, and writes to the government with further questions.
07 February 2025

Pre-appointment hearing for Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration
Pre-appointment hearing for Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration
07 February 2025

WEC to question Ministers Bridget Phillipson and Anneliese Dodds on women and equalities issues
WEC to question Ministers Bridget Phillipson and Anneliese Dodds on women and equalities issues
07 February 2025

What's on in the Lords 3-7 February
Discover what's coming up in the House of Lords this week
07 February 2025

Disabilities Minister to be questioned on DWP’s approach to vulnerable claimants
MPs on the cross-party Work and Pensions Committee will question Disabilities Minister Sir Stephen Timms on how the Department for Work and Pensions protects vulnerable people engaged with the benefit system.
07 February 2025

Value of lifelong learning debated in the Lords
Members discuss positive impact of ongoing education on social, economic and personal wellbeing. Catch up
07 February 2025

Lords debates impact of arts sector on jobs and growth
Members discuss contribution of creative industries to productivity, jobs and the government's growth plan. Catch up
07 February 2025

Lords concludes detailed check of National Insurance Contributions Bill
Members consider changes to draft law on national insurance contributions. Catch up
07 February 2025

Carbon capture: High degree of uncertainty whether risky investment by Govt will pay off
While lessons learned from past failures in introducing technology, PAC report warns Govt has not assessed likely impact on consumer energy bills of carbon capture programme
07 February 2025

Foreign disinformation and manipulation campaigns: expert witnesses give evidence
Foreign Affairs Committee examines the nature, origins and techniques of foreign disinformation campaigns
06 February 2025

Community Mental Health Services: MPs hold first evidence session and hear from people with lived experience
The Health and Social Care Committee’s inquiry on Community Mental Health Services gets underway next week with a first evidence session exploring patients’ experiences of accessing services.
06 February 2025

Lords 'tidies up' Data (Use and Access) Bill
Members vote on intimate images as Data Bill has its final checks in the Lords. Find out more
06 February 2025