October 2023
Read all the UK Parliament news for October 2023.
Capita examined on the treatment of MoD contracted staff
Representatives from Capita will face questions from the Defence Sub-Committee on the Treatment of Contracted Staff for the MOD’s Ancillary Services
22 October 2021
Constitution and legal experts questioned on select committee powers
Committee of Privileges discuss its proposals to strengthen select committee powers
22 October 2021
What’s on in the Lords 25-28 October
Discover the latest questions, debates, and bill scrutiny coming up in the House of Lords from Monday 25 October.
22 October 2021
Defence Secretary questioned on UK withdrawal from Afghanistan
MPs question Secretary of State for Defence and Chief of Defence Staff on the UK withdrawal from Afghanistan
22 October 2021
Secretary of State questioned on latest NI legacy proposals
Northern Ireland Affairs Committee examines the UK Government’s latest proposals to address the legacy of the Troubles
22 October 2021
Decisions of the Petitions Committee, 19 October 2021
On 19 October 2021 the Committee considered e-petitions which had received over 100,000 signatures. The Committee also considered e-petitions that had reached over 10,000 signatures and received a Government response, and petitions that had received a revised response.
22 October 2021
Government’s R&D spending commitments: MPs warn of grave consequences of backing out
Chair writes to the Prime Minister, Chancellor and Business Secretary
22 October 2021
Experts and local government give evidence on adult social care
The Housing Communities and Local Government Committee looks into long-term funding of adult social care
22 October 2021
Coming up in the Commons 25-29 October
A round up of this week's business in the House of Commons
22 October 2021
Westminster Hall to hold a general debate on Black History Month 2021
MPs to hold a general debate on Black History Month 2021
22 October 2021
Government response published on nutrition work by aid watchdog Sub-Committee
International Development Committee publishes special report
22 October 2021
Chair and CEO of the Equality and Human Rights Commission questioned
Women and Equalities Committee explore topics including the EHRC’s response to the equalities impact of the Covid-19 pandemic
22 October 2021
Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme (ICGS) publishes third Annual Report
The ICGS has now published its third Annual Report, covering July 2020-June 2021
22 October 2021
Deprived local areas and schools ‘hit hardest’ by DfE’s school funding changes
Public Accounts Committee publishes report on school funding
21 October 2021
Treasury Committee hears from banking sector on the future of financial services
Treasury Committee inquiry exploring the post-Brexit regulation of financial services continues
21 October 2021