April 2021
Read all the UK Parliament news for April 2021.
Committee criticises Government for poor response to a petition relating to parental responsibility
Committee writes to the Secretary of State for Justice Dominic Raab MP
15 July 2022
MPs hold hearing on appointment to Bank of England’s Prudential Regulation Committee
The Treasury Committee holds a hearing on the appointment of Marjorie Ngwenya
15 July 2022
Privileges Committee progress inquiry as they call for documents from Mr Johnson and No 10
The Committee of Privileges Chair wrote to Mr Johnson and the Cabinet Secretary, Simon Case, requesting documents relating to the Committee’s inquiry
15 July 2022
Lords debates impact of the Human Rights Act
Members discuss the practical impact of the Human Rights Act. Catch up
15 July 2022
Lords debates opportunities for women and girls
Members debate economic wellbeing, welfare and safety and opportunities. Catch up
15 July 2022
Government must prioritise common frameworks to maintain effectiveness of the Union, says Lords committee
Common Frameworks Scrutiny Committee publishes its report Common frameworks: an unfulfilled opportunity?
14 July 2022
Official apology sought in recognition of lasting suffering caused by adoption practices in 1950s-1970s involving unmarried mothers - JCHR
Official apology sought in recognition of lasting suffering caused by adoption practices in 1950s-1970s involving unmarried mothers - JCHR
14 July 2022
Delays to secure schools condemn vulnerable children to unsafe conditions, say MPs
Public Accounts Committee publishes report on Secure training centres and secure schools
14 July 2022
Comment: EA environmental performance report on water and sewerage companies
Environmental Audit Committee Chairman, Rt Hon Philip Dunne MP, makes a statement
14 July 2022
MPs question Government’s preferred candidate for Research England Executive Chair
Science and Technology Committee questions Professor Dame Jessica Corner
14 July 2022
Lords concludes scrutiny of Identity and Language (Northern Ireland) Bill
Bill reaches final stage in the Lords. Catch up
14 July 2022
Shell, bp and Business Secretary questioned on fossil fuels and securing energy supplies
Environmental Audit Committee examines accelerating the transition from fossil fuels and securing energy supplies
14 July 2022
MPs take evidence on critical national infrastructure and climate adaptation
The Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy takes evidence on Monday 18 July 2022
14 July 2022
Tickets go on sale for tours of Speaker’s House
A special display marking 30 years since Betty Boothroyd became the first female Speaker of the House of Commons will feature in tours of a rarely seen part of the Palace of Westminster.
14 July 2022
Levelling-Up Committee examines planning reform concerns
Committee examines planning reform concerns
14 July 2022