Parliament, government and politics
Parliament, government and politics news from UK Parliament.

Chamber debate on education funding in London
On Wednesday 4 May, MPs took part in a Chamber debate on a motion on education funding in London
27 April 2016

Electricity sector in Northern Ireland inquiry launched
Northern Ireland Affairs Committee launches inquiry into Northern Ireland's electricity sector
27 April 2016

Investigatory Powers Bill scrutinised for human rights compliance
Joint Committee on Human Rights examines Investigatory Powers Bill
27 April 2016

Councils and farmers discuss flood prevention methods
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee hears from local representatives on flood prevention methods
27 April 2016

Government should accept recommendation on fifth carbon budget
Energy and Climate Change Committee reports Government should accept climate change advice
27 April 2016

Clean Air Zones urged for pollution hotspots, says Committee
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee publishes report on air quality
27 April 2016

Government must act now to reduce EU penalties
Public Accounts Committee publishes report on spending of EU funds and the penalties incurred
27 April 2016

Backbench Business Committee weekly meeting 26 April 2016
Watch MPs put forward a case to debate their selected subjects to the Backbench Business Committee
26 April 2016

Committee unanimously agrees EU referendum analysis
Foreign Affairs Committee publishes report looking at both sides of EU referendum argument
26 April 2016

Minister discusses young adult offender treatment in criminal justice system
Justice Committee hears perspectives on treatment of young adult offenders
25 April 2016

Minister for Trade questioned on exports and role of UKTI
Business, Innovation and Skills Committee hears from Lord Price on UKTI reforms and export targets
25 April 2016

Minister for Trade questioned on exports and role of UKTI
Business, Innovation and Skills Committee hears from Lord Price on UKTI reforms and export targets
25 April 2016

Minister for Trade questioned on exports and role of UKTI
Business, Innovation and Skills Committee hears from Lord Price on UKTI reforms and export targets
25 April 2016

Committee visits Brussels for inquiry into unaccompanied minors
EU Home Affairs Committee takes evidence in Brussels on 26 and 27 April
25 April 2016

EU foreign and security policy: Government responds to Committee's report
Minister for Europe writes to EU External Affairs Sub-Committee
25 April 2016