May 2021
Read all the UK Parliament news for May 2021.

Health Secretary to face MPs’ questions on the work of the Department
The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, the Rt Hon Wes Streeting, will make his first appearance before the Health and Social Care Committee in a public evidence session.
12 December 2024

Comment: The Government’s pledge to build 1.5 million homes and the NPPF update
Reacting to the Government’s announcement today on updating the NPPF to meet the Government’s housebuilding target,Environmental Audit Committee Chair, Toby Perkins MP, said:
12 December 2024

Human Rights Committee launches inquiry into Northern Ireland Troubles Act remedial order
The Act was introduced to address the legacy of the Troubles and promote reconciliation, however its compatibility with the ECHR was challenged in legal proceedings
12 December 2024

Government response to predecessor Committee work on SME financing published
The report was the conclusion of work carried out by previous members of the Treasury Committee during the last parliament
12 December 2024

Conduct Committee publishes two reports on members' conduct
Conduct Committee publishes reports on the conduct of two members
12 December 2024

Members debate House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Bill
Lords considers draft law to remove remaining hereditary peers from the House. Catch up
12 December 2024

Government should work with international partners on data and digital trade
International Agreements Committee publishes report on data and digital trade
12 December 2024

Chair comment: Justice Committee Chair Andy Slaughter MP responds to Government’s written statement on prison capacity
Justice Committee Chair Andy Slaughter MP comments on the Justice Secretary’s written statement on the 10-year Prison Capacity Strategy and Annual Statement
12 December 2024

Report publication: Appointment of Chair of the Independent Monitoring Authority for the Citizens’ Rights Agreements
The cross-party committee of MPs, chaired by Labour MP Andy Slaughter, concludes that Ms Lappin meets the criteria for the position and endorses her appointment
12 December 2024

New special inquiry committees recommended for 2025
Liaison Committee recommends four proposals for new special inquiry committees
12 December 2024

What next for Wales? MPs explore legacy of industrial past
MPs will explore the legacy of Wales’ industrial past – and its potential future – in an inquiry launched today.
12 December 2024

Lord Sedwill: Lord Speaker's Corner
Former diplomat, Cabinet Secretary and National Security Adviser Mark Sedwill – Lord Sedwill – is the latest guest on Lord Speaker’s Corner
12 December 2024

Parc deaths: some progress but much more to be done, Committee chair says
The Welsh Affairs Committee held an evidence session on Parc prison.
11 December 2024

Inquiry launched into elections within the House of Commons
The Procedure Committee has launched an inquiry into elections within the House of Commons, including Deputy Speaker and committee elections.
11 December 2024

Health and Social Care Committee Chair Comment
Today, the Health and Social Care Committee held an evidence session as part of its work on the 10 Year Health Plan, examining what actions the Government and NHS England need to take in order to deliver their ambition of shifting more care from hospitals into community settings.
11 December 2024