April 2021
Read all the UK Parliament news for April 2021.
Sarah Champion MP: “A double whammy against the global poor”
International Development Committee Chair comments on the ‘International Development Strategy.’
16 May 2022
Government increases its ambition on water quality after decades of inaction
Environmental Audit Committee publishes Government Response to Water Quality in Rivers report
15 May 2022
Social impact of paramilitarism in Northern Ireland to come under spotlight at Committee session
Northern Ireland Affairs Committee to question academic experts on the impact of the presence of paramilitaries in Northern Ireland on the region and its people
13 May 2022
Headteachers and experts questioned on low uptake of physics and maths by girls
Science and Technology Committee examines why certain groups of children are underrepresented in STEM subjects
13 May 2022
Former public appointments watchdog to be questioned by MPs
Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee hears from the recently retired Commissioner for Public Appointments, Sir Peter Riddell
13 May 2022
Gweinidog Llywodraeth Cymru i roi tystiolaeth ar gapasiti grid yng Nghymru
Y Pwyllgor Materion Cymreig yn clywed gan Julie James AS, Gweinidog Llywodraeth Cymru dros y Newid yn yr Hinsawdd
13 May 2022
Welsh Government Minister to give evidence on grid capacity in Wales
Welsh Affairs Committee hears from Julie James MS, the Welsh Government’s Minister for Climate Change
13 May 2022
MPs hold first session examining sustainability of local journalism
The session will explore the challenges faced by local news organisations and how they should be supported.
13 May 2022
Education Committee to hold business roundtable on post-16 qualifications
Education Committee hosts roundtable discussion with British Chambers of Commerce and SMEs)
13 May 2022
MPs to quiz inspectors on the criminal justice system’s recovery from covid disruption
Justice Committee hears from inspectorates of services including the police, CPS, prisons and probation
13 May 2022
MPs to examine benefits offered by continuity of care for patients and GPs
Health and Social Care Committee considers its inquiry into the future of general practice
13 May 2022
Joint Statement released by Co-Chairs of the UK-EU Parliamentary Partnership Assembly
After the UK - EU Parliamentary Partnership Assembly (PPA) met in Brussels, its Co-Chairs Nathalie Loiseau and Sir Oliver Heald have released a joint statement.
13 May 2022
Body image: MPs to hear from Health Minister and from former ‘The Only Way is Essex’ star
Health and Social Care Committee hears from the Minister for Care and Mental Health on the impact of body image on mental and physical health
13 May 2022
Devolution and retained EU law to be examined in Committee session
European Scrutiny Committee hears from academics from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
13 May 2022
DCMS Committee to question Nadine Dorries on online safety and public service broadcasters
Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee hears from the Secretary of State on the work of her Department
13 May 2022