Phone-hacking
Phone-hacking news from UK Parliament.
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Welfare of cats and horses examined with animal charities
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee question animal welfare organisations on issues around breeding and sales
05 May 2016
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High Speed Rail (London - West Midlands) Bill Select Committee appointed
The House of Lords have appointed a Select Committee to consider the High Speed Rail (London - West Midlands) Bill
05 May 2016
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Environmental impact of microplastics examined with academics
Environmental Audit Committee hears from academics on wide range of issues regarding microplastics
05 May 2016
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Homelessness examined with organisations working with homeless people
Communities and Local Government Committee questions organisations working with vulnerable people on homelessness
05 May 2016
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Common Agricultural Policy: payments to farmers report to be published
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee to publish fifth report of session 2015-16
05 May 2016
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Debate on the Government's EU referendum leaflet
Petitions Committee schedules debate on the Government's EU referendum leaflet
05 May 2016
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'Boaty McBoatface' competition examined with NERC representatives
Science and Technology Committee questions representatives of Natural Environment Research Council on 'Boaty McBoatface'
05 May 2016
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Tabling amendments: Report recommends notice period trial be made permanent
Procedure Committee publishes report on tabling amendments
05 May 2016
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The World Humanitarian Summit: priorities for reform report publication
International Development Committee to publish report on the global humanitarian system
05 May 2016
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Rail franchising inquiry launched
Transport Committee launches inquiry on rail franchising as part of "future of rail" series
05 May 2016
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Magistrates discuss the future of the magistracy
Justice Committee examines the present and future role of Magistrates in the justice system
04 May 2016
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Chancellor responds to Chair on tax deductibility of fines
Rt Hon George Osbourne MP writes to Rt Hon Andrew Tyrie MP
04 May 2016
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Low oil prices impact on oil and gas sector examined
Energy and Climate Change Committee examines threat to oil and gas sector from low oil prices
04 May 2016
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Meeting summary: 4 May 2016
European Scrutiny meeting summary focussing on the migrant crisis
04 May 2016
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Serious Fraud Office and Insolvency Service letters published
Work and Pensions Committee publishes correspondence relating to BHS inquiry
04 May 2016