Economy and finance
Economy and finance news from UK Parliament.
House of Lords debates Procurement Bill at second reading
Members debate transparency and treatment of suppliers and support for SMEs. Catch up
26 May 2022
UK Infrastructure Bank Bill scrutiny in the Lords
Members consider the remit and risk appetite of the bank. Catch up
25 May 2022
Lords scrutinises Social Security (Special Rules for End of Life) Bill
Members discuss response times, palliative care and how medical information is handled. Catch up
25 May 2022
Funding adult social care – Levelling Up Committee questions Health & Levelling Up Ministers on Government plans
The session will pose questions to the Minister of State (Minister for Levelling Up Communities) and the Minister for Care, at the Department of Health and Social Care.
19 May 2022
Lords debates Queen's Speech
Lords debates content of the Queen's Speech following the State Opening of Parliament. Catch up
19 May 2022
With 30 bank branches set to close across Scotland this year, MPs quiz Treasury Minister on whether Scots will still be able to access their cash
Committee to take evidence from the Economic Secretary to the Treasury, John Glen MP
18 May 2022
Government questioned on fourth delay to import controls
European Affairs Committee writes to Government regarding the decision to delay introduction of import controls on EU goods
18 May 2022
Venture capital market inquiry launched
Treasury Committee explore the state of the UK’s venture capital industry
28 April 2022
Treasury Committee publishes Government response to fraud, scams and economic crime report
Committee publishes responses from the Government, Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) to its report on Economic Crime
28 April 2022
Treasury and British Business Bank questioned on Covid loan fraud
The Treasury Committee questions senior officials from the Treasury and the British Business Bank
26 April 2022
UK-Australia trade deal: Outlook for UK farming, food and drink examined
International Trade Committee hears from the Trade and Agriculture Commission and representatives from the UK agriculture, food and drink sectors
25 April 2022
MPs probe UK role in delivering environment finance
Environment Food and Rural Affairs Committee launch inquiry into the largest international fund aimed at supporting developing countries’ investments in the environment
25 April 2022
Treasury Committee explores further economic sanctions on Russia
Committee to question insurance, finance and foreign policy experts on the effectiveness of economic sanctions on Russia
21 April 2022
MoD officials questioned on Annual Report and Accounts
Defence Committee examines the Department’s objectives, management and effective use of taxpayer’s money
21 April 2022
Westminster Hall to hold a general debate on the two child limit of working tax credits and universal credit
MPs to hold a general debate on the two child limit of working tax credits and universal credit
19 April 2022