September 2021

The Education Committee has stated its approval of the Government’s wish to appoint Sir Ian Bauckham as the new Chief Regulator of Ofqual. 

Florence Eshalomi, Chair of the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee, has commented on the Government’s announcement today on revisions to the National Planning Policy Framework.

Liam Byrne has written to DBT and Foreign Office ministers following evidence in Parliament.

The Home Affairs Committee will question Home Secretary, Rt Hon Yvette Cooper MP, on Tuesday 17 December in a wide-ranging session examining the work of the Home Office

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.

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:

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

The report was the conclusion of work carried out by previous members of the Treasury Committee during the last parliament

Conduct Committee publishes reports on the conduct of two members

Lords considers draft law to remove remaining hereditary peers from the House. Catch up

International Agreements Committee publishes report on data and digital trade

Justice Committee Chair Andy Slaughter MP comments on the Justice Secretary’s written statement on the 10-year Prison Capacity Strategy and Annual Statement

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

Liaison Committee recommends four proposals for new special inquiry committees

MPs will explore the legacy of Wales’ industrial past – and its potential future – in an inquiry launched today.