January 2022

The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee (EFRA) today (Friday 6 December) launches an inquiry on the future of farming.

On Thursday 5 December, members of the House of Lords debated increasing housing supply and tackling homelessness. Catch up

British scientists and researchers have been active in Antarctica for over a century: but what is their role in the region, and how is their work deepening our knowledge of climate change?

The Health and Social Care Committee will be holding an evidence session as part of its work on the 10 Year Health Plan.

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Today the Defence Committee launches an inquiry into the UK’s contribution to European security.

The Joint Committee on Human Rights has elected David Alton, Lord Alton of Liverpool as its Chair

Chair Tonia Antoniazzi comments on the Secretary of State’s statement in the House of Commons on the legacy of Troubles in Northern Ireland.

The Government is to give its view on whether the Environment Act is working as Parliament intended by November 2026, the Environment Secretary has confirmed.

International Development Committee launches new inquiry on the protection of aid workers delivering UK ODA

The Committee on Standards has today released a report on the conduct of the former Member of Parliament Bob Stewart.

Lords Science and Technology Committe Chair writes to Government about vaccine resilience for next pandemic

The Education Committee has written to the Education Secretary and the Minister for Skills urging them not to withdraw funding from post-16 Applied General Qualifications, including BTECs and Tech level qualifications. 

The Northern Ireland Affairs Committee is launching a follow-up inquiry into the funding of public services in Northern Ireland.

On Monday 9 December, MPs will debate two petitions relating to the sale and use of fireworks.