March 2021

The Industry and Regulators Committee launches an inquiry into skills policy.

Members discuss changes on computer records as line by line examination wraps up. Catch up

Education Committee publishes Govt’s response to Ofsted report

Foreign Affairs Committee Chair comments

Business and Trade Committee evidence session on arms exports to Israel

Levelling Up Committee publishes response from Baroness Scott of Bybrook, Social Housing and Faith Minister

Wet wipes ban: EAC Chair hails “positive step” but encourages further measures

Lords considers changes on Investigatory Powers Tribunal as bill set for Royal Assent. Catch up

Lords discuss banning flaring and venting for new offshore installations during line by line scrutiny of the bill. Catch up

Committee to investigate scale of metal mine pollution in Wales

Pwyllgor i ymchwilio i raddfa llygredd mwyngloddiau metel yng Nghymru

Public Accounts Committee report: The current regulatory system does not ensure sufficient oversight over franchised providers

Foreign Secretary outlines processes by which decisions are made on arms export licences in correspondence to the Foreign Affairs Committee

Defence Committee Chair comments on the Prime Minister’s announcement that military spending would rise to 2.5% of GDP by 2030.

Bill now awaits Royal Assent to become law. Catch up