Covid-19
Covid-19 news from UK Parliament.
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Secretary of State questioned on Covid-19 (Coronavirus)
Northern Ireland Affairs Committee to discuss the Government's Covid-19 response
12 May 2020
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House of Lords to increase sitting days
Members will have more time to scrutinise government
12 May 2020
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COVID (Coronavirus) in Scotland inquiry launched
The Scottish Affairs Committee launches an inquiry into COVID in Scotland
12 May 2020
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Statement from Business Secretary on Covid-19
Alok Sharma, Business Secretary, made a statement to the House of Commons
12 May 2020
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Chief Scientific Advisers questioned on COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
Science and Technology Committee examines UK science, research and technology capability
12 May 2020
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Chair comments on changes to the furlough scheme
Treasury Committee Chair comments on the Chancellor of the Exchequer's announcement
12 May 2020
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Lords questions government on universal credit and the economy on 13 May
The oral questions session will be held in an online proceeding
12 May 2020
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MPs cast first ever remote votes in Commons Chamber
MPs took part in the first ever remote division in the House of Commons
12 May 2020
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Urgent question on Government's economic package
Chancellor, Rishi Sunak answers urgent question on Government's economic package
12 May 2020
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Committee examines shielding prisoners, including older inmates
Justice Committee looks into how the government protects prisoners from Covid-19, with particular reference to older inmates.
12 May 2020
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Evidence session with Government Ministers and call for evidence
Evidence session with Government Ministers and call for evidence
12 May 2020
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Prime Minister gives update on Covid-19 Strategy
Update from the Prime Minister, Boris Johnson on Covid-19 Strategy
11 May 2020
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Health & Safety Executive questioned on impacts of the coronavirus pandemic
Work and Pensions Committee continues its work examining the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic by taking evidence from the Health & Safety Executive
11 May 2020
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Ministers questioned over COVID-19 and fake news
Democracy and Digital Technologies Committee will meet on Tuesday 12 May at 10.30am
07 May 2020
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Minister questioned on the ageing prison population
The Justice Committee examines the risks posed to older prisoners from COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
07 May 2020