2018
Read all UK Parliament news for 2018.
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Security experts and Crown Prosecution Service discuss proposed UK-EU security treaty
EU Home Affairs Sub-Committee takes evidence on Wednesday 16 May at 10.45am
15 May 2018
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United Nations General Assembly priorities 2018 explored by Committee
International Relations Committee takes evidence on Wednesday 16 May at 1.35pm
15 May 2018
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Performance of the Rural Payments Agency report published
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee report finds the RPA is failing in its core duties
15 May 2018
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BEIS questioned on EU Commission's 'no-deal' stakeholder advice
EU Energy and Environment Sub-Committee writes to Secretary of State
15 May 2018
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Proposals for proxy voting for MPs on parental absence
Procedure Committee publishes report on proxy voting for Members who are new parents
15 May 2018
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Parliament's ambitious plastic plans unveiled
UK Parliament announces steps to drastically reduce its consumption of single-use plastics by 2019.
15 May 2018
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Future of science, research and HE after Brexit examined
Exiting the European Union Committee focuses on science, research and higher education
14 May 2018
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Homophobia, transphobia and biphobia discussed
MPs hold a debate on International day against homophobia, transphobia and biphobia
14 May 2018
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Brand Britain inquiry launched
The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee launches an inquiry into Brand Britain: Promoting and Marketing British food and drink
14 May 2018
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HMRC asked to give oral evidence about Government's customs plan
Treasury Committee asks HMRC to give evidence on comments that customs partnership is "unviable"
14 May 2018
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Plastic bottles and coffee cups debated
MPs hold a debate on a motion on plastic bottles and coffee cups
14 May 2018
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Carillion used its suppliers to "prop up failing business model"
Work and Pensions and Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committees Chairs comment on letter
14 May 2018
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Backbench Business Committee weekly meeting
Watch MPs put forward a case to the Backbench Business Committee for House time to debate their selected subjects
14 May 2018
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Mineral Planning Authorities and regulatory bodies questioned
Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee examines planning decisions on fracking
14 May 2018
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Transport Committee examines Mobility as a Service
Transport Committee explores benefits for passengers and the Department's role in MaaS development
14 May 2018