2020
Read all UK Parliament news for 2020.
Lords Committee emphasises importance of cooperation on North Sea energy development
EU Environment Sub-Committee writes to Minister for Business, Energy and Clean Growth, about North Sea energy cooperation and net zero
16 November 2020
Coming up in the Commons: 16-20 November
We’ve put together a list of highlights to keep you on top of the legislation, debates and questions coming up this week that you need to know about.
16 November 2020
Medical appointments, university students and environmental behaviour change in Lords Questions
This week, from Monday 16 to Thursday 19 November, members quiz the government on the spread of COVID-19 due to students returning to university, the resumption of face to face medical appointments and encouraging environmental behaviour change.
16 November 2020
NI Justice Minister Naomi Long to give evidence on post-Brexit cross-border security
Minister for Justice to be questioned on impact of no-deal Brexit on access to EU criminal databases and co-operation mechanisms with Republic of Ireland
14 November 2020
Aacademics and industry voices questioned on broadcasting regulation and diversity in the TV industry
The Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee examines the impact of streaming services and the obligations PSBs have to provide public benefit and serve diverse communities
13 November 2020
Committee examines energy efficiency of existing homes
The Environmental Audit Committee explores the role of social housing providers in improving energy efficiency
13 November 2020
Fisheries Bill completes passage through Parliament
Members discuss
13 November 2020
MPs to hear experiences of NHS and social care staff and the impact on their mental health during pandemic
MPs will investigate the toll of burnout and excessive workload on the mental wellbeing of NHS and care staff
13 November 2020
The Coroner Service in England and Wales
Committee to hold their final evidence session into their inquiry The coroner service
13 November 2020
Committee to hold roundtable on educational outcomes for white working-class pupils
Committee to hold a roundtable discussion with school leaders to explore the educational outcomes for white working-class pupils
13 November 2020
This week in the Commons, 9-13 November
This week in the Commons ministers made statements on Covid-19, financial services, supporting disadvantaged families and more. The Financial Services Bill passed its second reading.
13 November 2020
Natural England finances squeezed by Government making biodiversity protection challenging
Natural England has written to the Environmental Audit Committee
13 November 2020
Coronavirus: emergency measures for the railways
Committee to scrutinise the emergency measures that the Government has introduced to support rail operators through the pandemic
13 November 2020
Retail, leisure and hospitality sectors give evidence to BEIS Committee
Committee to hear from businesses, unions and representative business groups from sectors including retail, leisure and hospitality
13 November 2020
“Debilitating” lack of funded plan for Carrier Strike threatens UK military power
Committee publish their report Delivering carrier strike
13 November 2020