September 2021
Read all UK Parliament news for September 2021
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Impact of climate change discussed in Edinburgh
Scottish Affairs Committee visits Edinburgh University to discuss reducing carbon emissions
14 March 2016
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Liaison Committee recommends the establishment of four new committees
Liaison Committee publishes its report recommending proposals for committee activity in 2016-17
14 March 2016
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Backbench Business Committee weekly meeting 15 March 2016
Watch live as MPs put forward a case to debate their selected subjects to the Backbench Business Committee
14 March 2016
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Homelessness causes and support examined
Communities and Local Government Committee hears from charities helping homeless people
14 March 2016
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Vehicle type approval: current EU-wide proposals examined
Transport Committee hears from auto industry and European Commission on vehicle type approval reform
14 March 2016
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Former Secretaries of State discuss DFID's future strategic direction
International Development Committee takes evidence on humanitarian work operating in high-risk environments
14 March 2016
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Renewable energy in Orkney examined
Scottish Affairs committee takes evidence in Orkney on local renewable energy schemes
14 March 2016
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Brain tumour research funding inadequate and not given sufficient priority
Petitions Committee publishes report on funding for research into brain tumours
14 March 2016
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Government needs to cut consumer energy bills through energy efficiency
Energy and Climate Change Committee publishes report on home energy efficiency and demand reduction
12 March 2016
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Chair writes to the Chancellor regarding forthcoming Finance Bill
Treasury Committee Chair stresses the importance of establishing the independence of the OTS
11 March 2016
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Independent Review of UK Economic Statistics
Treasury committee Chair comments on Sir Charles Bean's Independent Review
11 March 2016
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World-class connectivity throughout the UK: upcoming sessions
Culture, Media and Sport Committee announces three more evidence sessions on broadband connectivity
11 March 2016
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Independent review of UK economic statistics
Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee welcome the Independent Review of UK Economic Statistics
11 March 2016
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Powerhouses and engines inquiry launched
Business, Innovation and Skills Committee launch inquiry looking at Northern Powerhouse and Midlands Engine
11 March 2016
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Powerhouses and engines inquiry launched
Business, Innovation and Skills Committee launch inquiry looking at Northern Powerhouse and Midlands Engine
11 March 2016