September 2021
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Decisions of the Petitions Committee Tuesday 19 April
View the decisions of the Petitions Committee taken on 19 April 2016
20 April 2016
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Better protection for users of online platforms urged by committee
The EU Internal Market Sub-Committee publishes its report
20 April 2016
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UK universities benefit while businesses lose out from EU membership
Lords Science and Technology Committee publish report on EU membership and UK science
20 April 2016
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DFID must use influence to help change international humanitarian system
Public Accounts Committee publishes report on the Department for International Development's responses to crises
20 April 2016
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Sexual harassment and sexual violence in schools inquiry launched
Women and Equalities Committee launches inquiry into sexual harassment and sexual violence in schools
20 April 2016
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Houses of Parliament illuminated to mark Queen Elizabeth II's birthday
At dusk on Thursday 21 April, the river frontage of the Palace of Westminster will be illuminated red, white and blue to celebrate the Her Majesty the Queen's 90th birthday
20 April 2016
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The work of the Civil Service examined
Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee launches new inquiry into the Civil Service
19 April 2016
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Backbench Business Committee weekly meeting 19 April 2016
Watch live as MPs put forward a case to debate their selected subjects to the Backbench Business Committee
19 April 2016
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Ebola: Responses to a public health emergency
International Development Committee to publish response Thursday 21 March 2016
19 April 2016
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Dog Welfare discussed with animal charities
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee examines the breeding and sale of dogs
19 April 2016
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Impact of EU regulation on UK life sciences further examined
Science and Technology Committee questions medical charities, regulatory sector and Government on life sciences
19 April 2016
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Russian perspective on NATO and nuclear strategy examined
Defence Committee explores Russian defence policy and related actions
19 April 2016
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How can we improve employment opportunities for Muslim women?
Women and Equalities Committee hears from Muslim Women's Network, Maslaha, and The Maryam Centre
19 April 2016
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How effective is restorative justice and what are the obstacles?
Justice Committee examines progress made towards the MoJ's Action Plan
19 April 2016
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EU membership positive for UK environment
Environmental Audit Committee publishes report on EU and UK Environmental Policy
19 April 2016