March 2024
Read all the UK Parliament news for March 2024.
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What happened in the House of Commons this week?
Catch up with the business of the House of Commons from 22 - 26 October 2018
26 October 2018
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Debate: MPs to debate holding public holidays on religious occasions
Petitions Committee schedules Westminster Hall debate on public holidays on religious occasions
25 October 2018
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Work of the Economic Affairs Finance Bill Sub-Committee
The Finance Bill Sub-Committee is re-established for 2018
25 October 2018
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Committees hold joint session on changes to takeover rules
Committees question Ministers on the Government's proposals for new powers to block foreign takeovers
25 October 2018
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Chairs of Work and Pensions and Economic Affairs committees give evidence
Select Committee on Intergenerational Fairness and Provision takes evidence on Tuesday 30 October at 11.40am
25 October 2018
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Westminster Hall debate on ovarian cancer
MPs hold a general debate on ovarian cancer diagnosis and treatment
25 October 2018
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Broadcast Regulator Ofcom gives evidence to Disinformation and ‘fake news' inquiry
Evidence session on 31 October
25 October 2018
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One statutory instrument recommended for further debate in the House
European Statutory Instruments Committee recommends one EU (Withdrawal) Act secondary legislation for further debate in the House
25 October 2018
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Parliamentary scrutiny of treaties - Constitution Committee launches call for evidence
The Constitution Committee launches a call for evidence for new inquiry into the parliamentary scrutiny of treaties
25 October 2018
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Committee warns of “dire consequences” without extra police funding
Home Affairs Committee publishes report on policing for the future
25 October 2018
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FCA to meet British Polling Council over Treasury Committee's concerns with polling rules
Chair comments on FCA response to use of private polling data
25 October 2018
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End culture of 'invidious, opaque decision-making' on pay, report says
Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee urges BBC to restore reputation on equal pay
25 October 2018
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Statement on use of DNA evidence in immigration applications
Statement made by the Home Secretary
25 October 2018
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MPs ask about the planned US withdrawal from nuclear treaty
Fabian Hamilton asked about the planned US withdrawal from nuclear treaty
25 October 2018
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NI Affairs Committee fears Northern Ireland will be left with “out of date” cancer strategy
Dr Andrew Murrison MP raises concern about Northern Ireland's cancer screening services
24 October 2018