December 2023
Read all the UK Parliament news for December 2023.
UK Parliament holds minute’s silence for National Day of Reflection
On 23 March, the Speakers of both Houses of Parliament led a minute’s silence to mark the anniversary of the first lockdown
23 March 2021
Committee seeks government view on EU tax transparency initiative
The European Scrutiny Committee publishes documents considered by the Committee on 17 March 2021
23 March 2021
Disability employment gap: Work and Pensions Committee holds oral evidence session
Committee to question policy experts and representatives from local authorities, support organisations and business
23 March 2021
Ministers questioned on Armed Forces Bill
Select Committee on the Armed Forces Bill focuses on veterans’ healthcare and mental health provisions
23 March 2021
New inquiry: Permitted development rights
Committee launches a new inquiry to examine the Government’s approach to permitted development rights
23 March 2021
Committee to take evidence on Government’s Independent Review of the Human Rights Act
MPs and Peers to consider the impact of the Human Rights Act on the enforcement of human rights in the UK
23 March 2021
EU Environment Sub-Committee report on the Trade and Cooperation Agreement published
EU Environment Sub-Committee publishes its report on Beyond Brexit: food, environment, energy and health
23 March 2021
Transport Committee: To hit its own decarbonisation deadline, Government must set out clear strategy for rail network
Transport Committee publishes report: Trains fit for the future?
23 March 2021
New Children’s Commissioner questioned on improvements needed to mental health services
The session will assess the current state of children’s mental health services and what more needs to be done to improve them.
22 March 2021
Programme to find next generation of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic leaders begins
Participants from across the country are this week embarking on the second year of Pathway to Success Leadership and Development programme, an initiative designed to equip Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic individuals with the tools and knowledge required to stand for political office.
22 March 2021
Report on compensation for Gaddafi-backed IRA attack victims to be focus of Committee session
The Northern Ireland Affairs Committee seeks information on why the Report is still to be published
22 March 2021
Is justice being done quickly enough?
The Justice Committee continues its inquiry into how delays in court cases and strains on the legal aid system have been exacerbated by the Covid–19 pandemic.
22 March 2021
Committee looks at Justice Ministry plans for police, prisons and courts
The Justice Committee takes evidence from the Ministry of Justice, the HM Courts & Tribunals Service and the HM Prison & Probation Service.
22 March 2021
Committee reports on UK trade remedies policy
Committee publishes its report on UK trade remedies policy
22 March 2021
Memorial service to commemorate PC Keith Palmer, GM
Parliament marks the fourth anniversary of the death of PC Keith Palmer, who was murdered during a terrorist attack in Westminster on 22 March 2017
22 March 2021