April 2020
Read all UK Parliament news for April 2020.
Chair writes to Speaker on proposed changes to Commons procedure
Procedure Committee Chair Karen Bradley writes to Commons Speaker Lindsay Hoyle about proposed changes to Commons procedure
07 April 2020
Further call for evidence on domestic abuse in Coronavirus inquiry
Home Affairs Committee issues further call for evidence to inform inquiry into Home Office preparedness for Covid-19 (Coronavirus)
06 April 2020
House of Commons Commission thanks staff for virtual Parliament strategy
The plans would enable MPs to dial in remotely to some parliamentary proceedings.
06 April 2020
Technological Innovations and Climate Change: Offshore Wind inquiry launched
Environmental Audit Committee launches inquiry considering how British innovation could hold the key to tackling climate change
06 April 2020
Social media companies must be held accountable over spread of false information on COVID-19
Committee asks the Government to tackle state-backed disinformation through social media
06 April 2020
Coronavirus (Covid-19) impact on prisons and legal system examined
Justice Committee scrutinises the effects of coronavirus on the prison, probation, courts and legal systems
06 April 2020
Statement from Justice Committee Chair
Statement from Justice Committee Chair on coronavirus impact on prisons evidence session
06 April 2020
Select committees go digital to continue their work
Find out how Select committees are continuing to operate remotely.
06 April 2020
Chair comments on Premier League announcement on player salaries
DCMS Committee Chair comments on Premier League announcement on player salaries
06 April 2020
The world's experts must stand together in the fight against coronavirus
Foreign Affairs Committee publishes report on the FCO's role in building a coalition against COVID-19
06 April 2020
Chairs call for Government to support people with no recourse to public funds
avirus and support for workers: Committee Chairs call for Government to support people with no recourse to public funds
03 April 2020
Police approach to Covid-19 (Coronavirus) examined
Home Affairs Committee hears from the Police on how they are interpreting recent guidance about new powers given under recent Public Health Regulations
03 April 2020
MPs urge Ministers to ensure the climate crisis remains a top priority despite the postponement of COP26
Chair Philip Dunne MP has written to COP 26 President Alok Sharma MP, on current progress for delivering key outputs of the conference.
03 April 2020
Speaker is updated on progress towards virtual Parliament
Clerk of the House: Staff have worked 'flat out' to meet the demand.
03 April 2020
Update on work to ensure Commons scrutiny continues
Clerk of the House of Commons updates the Speaker and MPs
03 April 2020