December 2023
Read all the UK Parliament news for December 2023.
Lords debates women's health
Menstruation, endometriosis, birth control and pregnancy, the menopause and COVID-19 in the spotlight for Lords debate. Catch up
09 July 2021
Will Government measures to reduce plastic waste be just a drop in a plastic-polluted ocean?
MPs launch a new inquiry into Plastic Waste, scrutinising how the UK Government intends to tackle its plastics problem
09 July 2021
Lords debates UK trade with Commonwealth
Learn more about the Lords debate on the progress in renewing trading relationships with Commonwealth countries
09 July 2021
Urgent consultation on UK Shared Prosperity Fund needed amid concerns over Scottish funding levels and priority areas
Scottish Affairs Committee publishes report on the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and Scotland
08 July 2021
Renewables inquiry wrapped up with evidence session with Energy Minister
The Scottish Affairs Committee takes evidence from Energy Minister, Anne-Marie Trevelyan
08 July 2021
Government must publicise and raise awareness of the latest changes to the Highway Code - Lords Committee
08 July 2021
Committee to hear from economics experts on ‘Jobs, Growth, and Productivity after Coronavirus’
Committee to hold the opening session of its inquiry into ‘Jobs, Growth, and Productivity after Coronavirus
08 July 2021
Rail fare reform inquiry launched by Lords Built Environment Committee
The Built Environment Committee launches a short inquiry on fare reforms proposed by the Williams-Shapps Plan for Rail
08 July 2021
HCLG Committee questions housing, building & energy sectors
Committee continues its inquiry into local government and the path to net zero
08 July 2021
MPs seek evidence on why England lags behind in cancer survival
Health and Social Care Committee launch inquiry on cancer services
08 July 2021
Evidence session on racism in the aid sector postponed
International Development Committee evidence session postponed
08 July 2021
Committee report on appointment of Dr Jo Saxton as Ofqual Chief Regulator
Education Committee endorses the appointment of Dr Jo Saxton as Chief Regulator of Ofqual
08 July 2021
Sustainability of the built environment examined
Environmental Audit Committee hears from witnesses including Lord Deben from the Climate Change Committee
08 July 2021
Latvia’s ambassador hails 100 years of friendship with the UK
The first meeting between the Latvian ambassador to the UK and the Speaker of the House of Commons came with a special message of thanks
08 July 2021
Town and city leaders to discuss pandemic’s impact with Lords COVID-19 Committee
On Tuesday 13 July, the COVID-19 Committee explores the long-term impact of the pandemic on towns and cities, with town and city leaders.
08 July 2021