December 2021
Read all the UK Parliament news for December 2021
Lords debates the economic value of biodiversity
'The Economics of Biodiversity: The Dasgupta Review' report in the spotlight for House of Lords debate. Find out more
29 April 2021
Newton Rigg closure highlights urgent need for land-based education strategy
Parliamentary Committee criticises 'clear dissonance' between plans for UK's greener future and dwindling skills provision
29 April 2021
Education (Guidance about Costs of School Uniforms) Bill completes passage through Parliament
Bill will become law following Royal Assent
29 April 2021
Petitions Committee calls for further clarity on safe singing in baby and toddler groups
Chair writes to Minister for Children and Families Vicky Ford MP to ask for further clarity regarding guidance on safe singing in baby and toddler groups
29 April 2021
Three private members' bills await Royal Assent
Bills on substance testing in prisons, prohibiting the use of Botox on under 18s and sentencing for animal welfare offences complete final stage. Learn more
29 April 2021
Education Minister responds to Petitions Committee request for more information on diversity in the curriculum
Nick Gibb MP has responded to the Petitions Committee’s request for more information on the Government’s position on diversity in the curriculum
29 April 2021
Treasury Committee launches ‘An Equal Recovery’ inquiry
The Treasury Committee is today launching a new inquiry called 'An Equal Recovery'.
29 April 2021
Mineworkers’ pensions - Government should fix ‘historic injustice’ felt by Scheme members
The Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee publishes Mineworkers’ Pension Scheme report
28 April 2021
MPs urge Government to level playing field for meat and seafood exporters
UK/ EU Trading Relationship: Government must implement delayed checks to EU imports, or risks UK businesses.
28 April 2021
Education Committee to question Ministers Nick Gibb MP and Baroness Berridge
Committee will question Schools Minister Nick Gibb MP and Minister for the School System Baroness Berridge during ministerial accountability session
28 April 2021
Inquiry launched into the rights of cohabiting partners, the fastest growing family type in England and Wales
Committee launches an inquiry into the rights of cohabiting partners
28 April 2021
Women and Equalities Committee is looking for a specialist adviser for its inquiry into cohabitation
Committee is looking for a specialist adviser for its inquiry into cohabitation
28 April 2021
National Security and Investment Bill completes final stage
Bill awaits Royal Assent
28 April 2021
Things Come Together - FAC launch inquiry into Global Britain and the Nigeria-UK relationship
Committee launches an inquiry on the relationship between the UK and Nigeria
28 April 2021
Domestic Abuse Bill becomes law
During the course of its progress through the House of Lords, members successfully campaigned to make changes to the draft law
28 April 2021