May 2019
Read all UK Parliament news for May 2019.
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Committee questions defence and cabinet office ministers on authorisation of military force
Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee hold final evidence session focusing on both the constitutional and defence considerations for the use of military force
16 May 2019
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Chair reacts to renationalisation of the probation sector
Chair comments on the renationalisation of the probation sector
16 May 2019
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Committee hold opening session of waste management inquiry
Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee hold first evidence session on their waste strategy inquiry
16 May 2019
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Committee announces evidence session at RHS Chelsea Flower Show
Committee to examine the contribution of gardens to the UK's economy on Wednesday 22 May
16 May 2019
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Gaming companies behind Fortnite and FIFA to give evidence to Committee
Committee to question representatives from Epic and Electronic Arts
16 May 2019
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Committee to question broadcasting regulator Ofcom
Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee discusses the work of Ofcom
16 May 2019
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UK approach to Japanese knotweed ‘overly cautious'
Science and Technology Committee publishes report on Japanese knotweed and the built environment
16 May 2019
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HS2 needs rethinking, says Lords Committee
Economic Affairs Committee publishes follow-up report on HS2
16 May 2019
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“No change” in Committee's view on damage caused by contingent charging model
Work and Pensions Committee publish letters on the pension transfer advice contingent charging model
16 May 2019
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Committee welcomes CMA investigation into leasehold mis-selling
Chair of the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee comments on the CMA's commitment into investigating leasehold mis-selling
16 May 2019
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Lord Speaker's lectures: 20 Years of Scottish Devolution: Pass or Fail?
Former first minister reflects on devolution since 1999
16 May 2019
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"The system isn't working", statement on renationalisation of probation
Justice Secretary announces end of part-privatisation
16 May 2019
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Government questioned on investigation of veterans who served during Troubles
2015 Stormont House Agreement ruled out statute of limitations for Troubles killings
16 May 2019
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Lords debates Rivers Authorities and Land Drainage Bill
Peers discuss key purpose and principles
16 May 2019
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Committee presses for legislation to support victims of abuse in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland Affairs Committee urges Government to introduce legislation to support victims of abuse in NI
15 May 2019