September 2021
Read all UK Parliament news for September 2021
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Prosecution and defence lawyers questioned on use of forensic science
Lords Science and Technology Committee takes evidence on Tuesday 30 October at 3.25pm
26 October 2018
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Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Bill fails to protect constitutional principles, warns Committee
The Constitution Committe publishes a report on the Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Bill
26 October 2018
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Treasury should provide assurances on transition extension costs
European Scrutiny Committee Chair calls on Prime Minister to provide reassurance about Government's financial mechanism
26 October 2018
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Mental Capacity (Amendment) Bill requires further changes
Joint Committee on Human Rights publishes report on the Mental Capacity (Amendment) Bill
26 October 2018
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Prison population 2022: planning for the future examined
Pre-commencement hearing: Chair of the Parole Board and Prison Population 2022 examined
26 October 2018
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Committee launch inquiry on Global Britain and South America
Committee continue to explore Government's ambitions and objectives for its post-Brexit foreign policy
26 October 2018
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Concerns remain over use of children as covert intelligence sources
Joint Committee on Human Rights publishes letters between Chair and Home Office
26 October 2018
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Financial Services Tribunal needed to help SMEs resolve disputes
Treasury Committee report on SME Finance published
26 October 2018
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Universal credit: delivery causing unacceptable hardship
Universal credit's fraught delivery is examined by the Public Accounts Committee
26 October 2018
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Lords debates affordable housing
Members discuss case for increase in low-cost homes
26 October 2018
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Commons Private Members' Bills: 26 October 2018
Debate begins with Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Bill
26 October 2018
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Lords debates People's Vote on Brexit
Peers consider case for referendum on EU deal
26 October 2018
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What happened in the House of Commons this week?
Catch up with the business of the House of Commons from 22 - 26 October 2018
26 October 2018
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Debate: MPs to debate holding public holidays on religious occasions
Petitions Committee schedules Westminster Hall debate on public holidays on religious occasions
25 October 2018
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Work of the Economic Affairs Finance Bill Sub-Committee
The Finance Bill Sub-Committee is re-established for 2018
25 October 2018