September 2021
Read all UK Parliament news for September 2021
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New inquiry: The Planning System
Committee launches a new inquiry to investigate Government proposals to reform the planning system.
08 October 2020
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The Security of 5G: “We must not surrender our national security for the sake of short-term technological development”
Defence Committee publishes report on the Security of 5G
08 October 2020
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Parliamentary Committees join forces: Inquiry launched to scrutinise Government response to the COVID-19 pandemic
Committees launch joint inquiry into lessons learned from the Government's handling of the coronavirus pandemic
08 October 2020
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Parliamentary Committees join forces: Inquiry launched to scrutinise Government response to the COVID-19 pandemic
Committees launch joint inquiry into lessons learned from the Government's handling of the coronavirus pandemic
08 October 2020
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MPs to debate petitions relating to exams during Covid-19
MPs to debate two petitions relating to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on GCSE and A-level exams
08 October 2020
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MPs to debate petition relating to China’s policy towards its Uighur population
MPs to debate a petition relating to China’s Uyghur population.
08 October 2020
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European Statutory Instruments Committee publishes eleventh report
European Statutory Instruments Committee publishes eleventh report
07 October 2020
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Further information required on the UK Emissions Trading System (ETS)
Common Frameworks Scrutiny Committee writes to Minister for Business, Energy and Clean Growth
07 October 2020
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Government response – The COVID-19 pandemic and international trade
International Trade Committee publishes Government Response
07 October 2020
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Post-transition plans for Channel Tunnel safety raise business continuity concerns
Committee publish report highlighting Channel Tunnel safety procedures after the post-Brexit transition period
07 October 2020
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MPs to examine how UK aid is mitigating secondary impacts of coronavirus in developing countries
International Development Committee calls for written evidence on phase 2 of the impact of the Coronavirus on development inquiry
07 October 2020
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Keep it covered: Commission urges passholders to wear face coverings
Statement following meeting held on Tuesday 6 October 2020
06 October 2020
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Scottish university representatives questioned on sector funding challenges
Scottish Affairs Committee examines the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on universities
06 October 2020
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CAEC fully involving International Development Committee until any wider committee restructuring takes place
Committee to continue to operate as four committees with IDC a full member
06 October 2020
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Freeports proposals examined with business representatives and devolved administrations
International Trade Committee examines the Government's plans for freeports
06 October 2020