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Meeting summary: 19 May 2016
European Scrutiny Committee meeting summary focussing on Digitial Single Market
19 May 2016
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EDF Chiefs and Minister discuss Hinkley nuclear power station delays
Energy and Climate Change Committee investigates delays to Hinkley development project and their implications
19 May 2016
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Energy and climate change policy implications of EU referendum examined
Energy and Climate Change Committee examines policy implications of the EU referendum
19 May 2016
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Committee welcomes Pensions Bill in Queen's Speech
Work and Pensions Committee calls for new legislation to close regulatory gaps in pension market
18 May 2016
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Committee to hear Promoter's Opening Statement and route presentation
High Speed Rail Committee will hear the Promoter's Opening Statement followed by the route presentation
18 May 2016
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Investigations into unsafe discharge from hospital follow-up
Public administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee launch inquiry into Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman report
18 May 2016
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Timetable announced for election of Backbench Business Committee Chair
The Speaker of the Commons has announced the timetable for the election of a new Chair for the Backbench Business Committee
18 May 2016
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BHS pensions, sales and acquisitions: joint evidence sessions announced
Business, Innovation and Skills Committee examines sale and purchase of BHS with Work and Pensions Committee
18 May 2016
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BHS pensions, sales and acquisitions: joint evidence sessions announced
Business, Innovation and Skills Committee examines sale and purchase of BHS with Work and Pensions Committee
18 May 2016
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BHS pensions, sales and acquisitions: joint evidence sessions announced
Business, Innovation and Skills Committee examines sale and purchase of BHS with Work and Pensions Committee
18 May 2016
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Oliver Letwin questioned on National Security Strategy
The Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy examines the implementation of the National Security Strategy
18 May 2016
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Provision of restorative justice and Victims' Commissioner report examined
Justice Committee hears from Community Rehabilitation companies, Policing Minister and Victims' Commissioner
18 May 2016
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BBC critical projects examined in Salford
Public Accounts Committee examines the delivery of BBC projects with the Director General
18 May 2016
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Sustainability and HM Treasury Specialist Adviser sought
Environmental Audit Committee invites expressions on interest for Specialist Adviser role
18 May 2016
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Proceeds of crime examined with law enforcement authorities
Home Affairs Committee questions law enforcement authorities for its proceeds of crime inquiry
18 May 2016