June 2018

We’ve put together a list of highlights coming up this week in the House of Commons Chamber.

Chair Catherine McKinnell MP and committee member Tom Hunt MP have welcomed the Government’s plans to introduce legislation to make pet abduction an offence in England

An updated version of the ‘Rules of behaviour and courtesies in the House of Commons' leaflet has been issued by the Speaker and the Deputy Speakers

The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee is to hold the second evidence session of its Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill inquiry. MPs will explore whether this Bill is the right approach to ensuring Government policy has all due regard to protecting the welfare needs of sentient animals.

The second session of the inquiry into major cultural and sporting events will hear from executives responsible for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, Festival UK 2022, and the Platinum Jubilee Pageant.

The Welsh Affairs Committee will hold a one-off evidence session with the Chair and Chief Executive of the Welsh language television channel, S4C

MPs will hear from patients whose access to treatment was delayed as a result of the pandemic

Committee launches its inquiry into the future of UK policy towards Afghanistan following the international military withdrawal

International Development Committee takes evidence on Tuesday 7 September at 2.30pm

On Tuesday 7 September, the COVID-19 Committee will hold a final evidence session on the long-term implications of the pandemic

Scottish Affairs Committee holds a one-off evidence session on the objectives, progress and delivery of City Region Deals and Growth Deals

Transport Committee examines the use, regulation and environmental effects of Jet Skis

Joint Committee on Human Rights publishes legislative scrutiny of the Elections Bill report

Secretary of State responds to letter issued by cross-party committees from Westminster, the Northern Ireland Assembly, the Welsh Senedd and the Scottish Parliament

Home Affairs Committee publishes correspondence with the Home Secretary