2024
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House of Commons rises for conference recess
The House of Commons rose for conference recess on Thursday 12 September and will next sit on Monday 7 October
12 September 2024
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Lords considers bill on Commonwealth Parliamentary Association at committee stage
Members conclude discussions on draft law to refine status of the CPA and the International Committee of the Red Cross. Catch up
12 September 2024
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G7 Speakers unite in support of Ukraine
The Speaker of the House of Commons received ‘the highest honour’ that the Ukrainian Parliament could give him for his ‘outstanding’ support for the people and Parliament of Ukraine.
12 September 2024
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Patricia Ferguson elected as Chair of the Scottish Affairs Committee
Patricia Ferguson MP elected as Chair of the Scottish Affairs Committee
12 September 2024
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Commons Modernisation Committee publishes key strategic aims for reform
Commons Modernisation Committee publishes a memorandum from the Leader of the House
12 September 2024
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Arbitration Bill undergoes Lords line by line examination
Members consider changes on fraud and corruption. Catch up
12 September 2024
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Call for evidence on skills and training reopened by Lords Committee
The Industry and Regulators Committee have reopened the call for evidence to the skills and training inquiry.
12 September 2024
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Lord Evans of Weardale: Lord Speaker's Corner
Hear from former Director General of MI5 and former Chair of the Committee on Standards in Public Life, Jonathan Evans, Lord Evans of Weardale
11 September 2024
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Emily Thornberry elected as Chair of Foreign Affairs Committee
Emily Thornberry elected as Chair of Foreign Affairs Committee.
11 September 2024
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Chi Onwurah elected as Chair of Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
Chi Onwurah elected as Chair of Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
11 September 2024
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Bill Esterson elected as Chair of Energy Security and Net Zero Committee
Bill Esterson elected as Chair of Energy Security and Net Zero Committee
11 September 2024
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Alberto Costa elected as Chair of the Committee on Standards
Alberto Costa MP elected as Chair of the Committee on Standards
11 September 2024
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Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi elected as Chair of Defence Committee
Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi elected as Chair of Defence Committee
11 September 2024
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Toby Perkins elected Chair of the Environmental Audit Committee
Toby Perkins elected Chair of the Environmental Audit Committee
11 September 2024
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Debbie Abrahams elected Chair of the Work and Pensions Committee
Debbie Abrahams MP elected Chair of the Work and Pensions Committee
11 September 2024