2022
Read all the UK Parliament news for 2022.
Lords debates two private members' bills
Members discuss new draft laws on minimum age for marriage and taxi access for disabled passengers. Catch up
04 April 2022
Lords Committee welcomes CMA commitment to tackling digital competition
Chair of the Lords Communications and Digital Committee, welcomes a commitment by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to take more action on digital competition issues whilst they await further powers.
04 April 2022
EAC calls for work on a unilateral CBAM to commence immediately
Committee publish their report on Greening imports: a UK carbon border approach
04 April 2022
Adult Social Care Committee publishes call for evidence
The House of Lords Adult Social Care Committee today publishes its call for evidence, inviting the public to provide their views on what needs to change to create a fair, resilient and sustainable care system
03 April 2022
Education Committee to question Education Secretary on Schools White Paper and SEND Green Paper
Nadhim Zahawi faces questions from the Education Committee
01 April 2022
House of Commons rises for Easter recess
The House of Commons adjourned on Thursday 31 March for Easter recess and will next sit on Tuesday 19 April at 2.30pm
01 April 2022
Lords debates Spring Statement
Members discuss UK economy following Chancellor of Exchequer's statement on 23 March.
01 April 2022
What's on in the Lords 4-7 April
Discover what's coming up in the House of Lords from 4-7 April.
01 April 2022
Chair of Ofcom appointment: Candidate makes grade on media but special measures needed for online safety
Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee notes Lord Grade’s confirmation as Chair of Ofcom
01 April 2022
UK’s Defence capabilities and aspirations inquiry launched
International Relations and Defence Committee launch inquiry into the UK's Defence capabilities and aspirations
01 April 2022
Inquiry into the handling of state level hostage situations announced
The inquiry will focus on the challenges that the FCDO faces when handling countries which use extra-judicial detention as a tool for diplomacy.
01 April 2022
International Trade Committee: Government running scared of scrutiny
31 March 2022
Nuclear Energy (Financing) Bill completes passage through Parliament
Bill receives third reading in the Lords ahead of Royal Assent. Catch up
31 March 2022
How can the UK reduce reliance on oil and gas and accelerate the transition to net zero?
Environmental Audit Committee launches inquiry into accelerating the transition from fossil fuels and securing energy supplies
31 March 2022
MPs approve appointment of Sir Robert Chote as UK Statistics Authority Chair
The published report also notes concern over the Cabinet Office’s decision to withhold diversity data for this appointment process
31 March 2022