September 2021
Read all UK Parliament news for September 2021
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HS2 Phase 2a Committee resumes hearings
The High Speed Rail (West Midlands - Crewe) Bill Committee resumes hearings virtually.
15 July 2020
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Former US trade negotiator gives evidence on possible FTA
The EU International Agreements Sub-Committee continues taking evidence on UK–US trade negotiations
15 July 2020
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New inquiry launched: Supporting our high streets after Covid-19
The Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee has announced a new inquiry to examine how high streets can be supported after Covid-19.
15 July 2020
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Coronavirus impact on BAME people examined
Women and Equalities Committee questions Ministers on Governments handling of Covid-19 outbreak and spread
15 July 2020
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Treasury Committee approves Richard Hughes' appointment as OBR Chair
Treasury Committee publishes report on the appointment of Richard Hughes as Chair of the Office for Budget Responsibility
15 July 2020
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Decisions of the Petitions Committee Tuesday 14 July 2020
View the decisions of the Petitions Committee taken on 14 July 2020
15 July 2020
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PAC blasts decades of MoD failure to “get a grip”
Committee publish report on Defence Capability and the Equipment Plan 2019-29
15 July 2020
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Matt Hancock: "face coverings increase confidence in people to shop"
Matt Hancock told the House face coverings will be mandatory in shops from 24 July
14 July 2020
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Committee asks top advisors about scientific evidence used in COVID-19 pandemic
Lords Science and Technology Commitee takes evidence on Friday 17 July at 3.00pm
14 July 2020
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Committee to question Home Secretary Priti Patel
Questions will focus on The Williams Review and a points-based immigration system
14 July 2020
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Welfare Delivery Minister Will Quince MP questioned on Universal Credit
Work and Pensions Committee question Minister on Universal Credit and the wait for a first payment
14 July 2020
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Government Chief Scientific Adviser gives evidence on Covid-19 to Science and Technology Committee
Science and Technology Committee hears from Sir Patrick Vallance
14 July 2020
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Government's New Multi-Billion Pound Flooding Plan: Chair Comments
The Environment Agency has published a new long-term plan to tackle flooding in the UK
14 July 2020
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MPs to discuss petitions on easing Coronavirus lockdown restrictions
WATCH: Petitions Committee holds hybrid session to discuss e-petitions
14 July 2020
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Specialist advisers for Women and Equalities Committee
Committee is looking for three specialist advisers for its sub-inquiries into coronavirus
14 July 2020