February 2022
Read all the UK Parliament news for February 2022
House of Commons takes historic first step towards virtual proceedings
House of Commons Commission has agreed virtual plans
16 April 2020
Minister questioned on impact of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) on education
The Committee's inquiry is examining both the short term and longer-term impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and scrutinising how the Department for Education is dealing with the situation
16 April 2020
Social distancing measures in the UK examined
Science and Technology Committee explores UK science, research and technology capability and influence in global disease outbreaks
15 April 2020
Chair writes to National Statistician on Covid-19 mortality data quality
William Wragg MP writes to find out more about the quality of data on coronavirus deaths used by the Government
15 April 2020
Update from UK Parliament on coronavirus
UK Parliament has introduced measures to limit non-essential access to the parliamentary estate
15 April 2020
Speaker outlines virtual Chamber plans
MPs will be able to take part in PMQs, urgent questions and statements via video link.
14 April 2020
Speaker letter to chair of Procedure Committee on chamber practices
The Speaker looks forward to the Committee's comments on plans for MPs to participate remotely in questions and statements.
14 April 2020
Committee publishes correspondence with Health and Safety Executive
Safety of UK workplaces and coronavirus: Work and Pensions Committee publishes correspondence with Health and Safety Executive
14 April 2020
Mel Stride comments on OBR's coronavirus reference scenario
"[N]o long-term economic scarring", assumes scenario
14 April 2020
Impact of Covid-19 (Coronavirus) on domestic and child abuse examined
Home Affairs Committee hears from the Victims' Commissioner, the Domestic Abuse Commissioner, the Children's Commissioner and charity sector
14 April 2020
Mr Richard Bacon elected Chair of the Public Accounts Commission
Public Accounts Commission newly elected Chair issues statement
14 April 2020
Impact of Covid-19 (Coronavirus) on the probation system examined
Justice Committee holds an online live broadcast meeting on the impact of Covid-19 on the probation system
14 April 2020
Speaker statement on IPSA budget
The additional funds are there to use if needed and required - and will have to be accounted for in the usual way.
10 April 2020
Changes to House of Lords sittings following Easter recess
A move to virtual meetings in response to Covid-19
09 April 2020
MPs to question Secretary of State
MPs call in Secretary of State Matt Hancock on management of the coronavirus outbreak
09 April 2020
