September 2021
Read all UK Parliament news for September 2021
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Debate on government departments outside London
On 9 May MPs took part in a Chamber debate on government departments outside London
28 April 2016
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Chamber debate on the contribution of faith organisations to the voluntary sector in local communities
On 5 May MPsdebated the contribution of faith organisations to the voluntary sector in local communities
28 April 2016
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Smart metering of electricity and gas examined
Science and Technology Committee questions academics and technical experts on smart meters
28 April 2016
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The first parliamentary divorce brought by a woman
Dr Mari Takayanagi on Jane Campbell's 1801 petition for divorce.
28 April 2016
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Information Commissioner appointment hearing: Committee publishes report
Culture, Media and Sport Committee publishes report on the appointment of the new Information Commissioner
28 April 2016
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Vulnerable children turned away from mental health treatment report finds
Education Committee publishes report on mental health of looked-after children
28 April 2016
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Secretary of State questioned on UK steel industry
Business, Innovation and Skills Committee questions Sajid Javid on steel industry developments
27 April 2016
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Secretary of State questioned on UK steel industry
Business, Innovation and Skills Committee questions Sajid Javid on steel industry developments
27 April 2016
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Secretary of State questioned on UK steel industry
Business, Innovation and Skills Committee questions Sajid Javid on steel industry developments
27 April 2016
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Meeting summary: 27 April 2016
European Scrutiny Committee meeting summary focussing on EU/Turkey cooperation for migration
27 April 2016
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Chamber debate on education funding in London
On Wednesday 4 May, MPs took part in a Chamber debate on a motion on education funding in London
27 April 2016
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Nicky Morgan questioned on academies and Education White Paper
Education Committee hears from Secretary of State on teaching, academies and national curriculum
27 April 2016
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Electricity sector in Northern Ireland inquiry launched
Northern Ireland Affairs Committee launches inquiry into Northern Ireland's electricity sector
27 April 2016
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DFID's use of contractors: Call for evidence
International Development Committee invites written submissions on DFID's use of contractors
27 April 2016
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Pension Protection Fund: Committee launches inquiry into BHS pension liabilities
Work and Pensions Committee inquiry investigates pensions regulation
27 April 2016