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How would new strikes laws actually work? Transport Committee sets 9 tests for Government
How would new strikes laws actually work? Transport Committee sets 9 tests for Government
22 September 2023
Draft Media Bill: CMS Committee amendments would ensure legislation is in best interests of audiences
Culture, Media and Sport Committee publishes its final report on the Draft Media Bill
22 September 2023
Defence Committee issues call for written evidence on Women in the Armed Forces
Defence Committee issues call for written evidence on Women in the Armed Forces
21 September 2023
The Lord Speaker addresses the RSA
Lord Speaker addresses the Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce
21 September 2023
Lords considers Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill at third reading
Members discuss government changes on road charging schemes, national parks and conservation of habitats as Lords stages conclude. Find out more
21 September 2023
Comment: Prime Minister’s speech on policies to meet net zero
20 September 2023
New inquiry: The rights of older people
The Women and Equalities Committee launches a new inquiry on the rights of older people, examining whether ageist stereotyping and discrimination is preventing them from participating fully in society
20 September 2023
The House of Commons rises for conference recess
The House of Commons adjourned on Tuesday 19 September for conference recess and will next sit on Monday 16 October at 2.30pm
20 September 2023
EFRA Committee to hold evidence session on XL bully dogs
In response to the ban announcement and the recent reports of attacks by XL Bullies, the Committee has scheduled an additional evidence session on 18 October
20 September 2023
Lords completes further scrutiny of Non-Domestic Rating Bill
Members discuss changes on rate reliefs and avoidance arrangements at report stage. Find out more
20 September 2023
Online Safety Bill completes passage through parliament
Bill awaits Royal Assent. Catch up
20 September 2023
MoJ must investigate Official Injury Claim Service case backlog after whiplash reforms, Justice Committee says
There are a “growing number” of unresolved cases in the Official Injury Claim Service portal, the Justice Committee warns
20 September 2023
Culture, Media and Sport Committee Chair writes to broadcasters and TikTok over Russell Brand allegations and investigations
Culture, Media and Sport Committee Chair writes to broadcasters and TikTok over Russell Brand allegations and investigations
19 September 2023
Chair Comment: Work and Pensions Committee welcomes Royal Assent for legislation on expanding pensions auto-enrolment
Rt Hon Sir Stephen Timms MP commented today on the Pensions (Extension of Automatic Enrolment) (No. 2) Bill receiving Royal Assent
19 September 2023
Committee visits Colne Valley viaduct
The Select Committee on the High Speed Rail (Crewe – Manchester) Bill visited the construction site for the Colne Valley viaduct as part of its consideration of proposals for the new high-speed station at Manchester Piccadilly
19 September 2023