February 2022
Read all the UK Parliament news for February 2022
Inquiry launched into Australia free trade deal
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee to examine impact of agreement on consumers, farmers, food producers and retailer
17 December 2021
2021 in the House of Lords
As the House of Lords pauses for recess until January, we look back at an action-packed year in the UK Parliament’s second chamber.
17 December 2021
Committee to extend consultation period for Code of Conduct report
Committee on Standards extends deadline for written evidence for its consultation on proposed changes to the Code of Conduct for MPs
17 December 2021
New Member of Parliament for North Shropshire
Helen Morgan was elected as the new Member of Parliament for North Shropshire in the by-election held in that constituency on Thursday 16 December 2021
17 December 2021
International Trade Committee launches inquiry into the UK-Australia free trade agreement
International Trade Committee to examine whether the Government has secured a good deal for the UK
17 December 2021
Home Office asked to review evidence on butchers’ visas
Chair of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee Neil Parish MP, writes to Minister for Safe and Legal Migration at the Home Office
17 December 2021
Sharing data for public good: How can privacy be protected?
The Science and Technology Committee launches a new inquiry The right to privacy: Digital data
17 December 2021
Bosnia-Herzegovina's constitution on agenda in Lords debate
Members debate the importance of Bosnia-Herzegovina's constitutional integrity and upholding the Dayton peace agreement. Catch up
17 December 2021
Lords debates international development
Find out more about the Lords debate on the government's announcement of a new development strategy for the UK. Catch up
17 December 2021
Book a 360° virtual journey through the Palace of Westminster
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16 December 2021
House of Commons rises for Christmas recess
The House of Commons adjourned on Thursday 16 December for Christmas recess and will next sit on Wednesday 5 January at 2.30pm
16 December 2021
House of Lords Podcast: a healthier nation, and government by 'diktat'
What is needed to make England a healthier nation? and why are two committees concerned about government use of secondary legislation? Find out in this month's House of Lords Podcast.
16 December 2021
Foreign Affairs Committee publishes Government response to Global Health report
Government responds to Foreign Affairs Committee report on Global Health, Global Britain
16 December 2021
Treasury Committee consents to OBR appointment
Committee announces its consent to the appointment of Professor David Miles to the OBR Budget Responsibility Committee
16 December 2021
Disabled people’s experiences of the benefits system: Work and Pensions Secretary given ‘final chance’ to publish report
Committee Chair writes to the Work and Pensions Secretary
16 December 2021