April 2018

Sir Charles Walker answers his first question as Commission Spokesperson. The question from Patrick Grady concerned the effectiveness in making the House of Commons a covid-secure environment.

The Environmental Audit Committee examines sewage discharges and other chemical and plastic pollution

International Development Committee takes evidence on Tuesday 9 March from 2.30pm

MPs to debate petition which calls on Government to make LGBT conversion therapy a criminal offence

Science and Technology Committee explores the scientific basis for the Government’s roadmap

The Committee has considered all e-petitions which had, before 25 February 2021, reached over 10,000 signatures and received a Government response. The Committee also agreed debates for a number of petitions with over 100,000 signatures that were awaiting debate.

The Backbench Business Committee has proposed the topics for the Supplementary Estimates Day debates.

On 8 March, Westminster Hall will resume sittings with MPs participating both virtually and in person

The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee continues its tree planting and woodlands inquiry with an evidence session.

Committee launches a new inquiry to investigate how covid-19 has impacted the adult social care sector and its long-term funding needs following the pandemic

European Statutory Instruments Committee publishes twentieth report

Members debate anti-slavery projects, NHS staffing, hauliers and the space industry

Committee publishes its response to the Government’s Independent Human Rights Act Review

The Science and Technology Committee will hear from the Former Chief Adviser to the Prime Minister and the Secretary of State about the Government’s plans to establish a new research funding agency.

Committee reacts to Budget statement by the Chancellor of the Exchequer