Economic policy
Economic policy news from UK Parliament.
Economists questioned on impact of mini-budget
Treasury Committee scrutinises September’s ‘mini-budget’ with leading economists
10 October 2022
Lords debates the economy
Members consider government's Growth Plan 2022. Catch up
07 October 2022
Chancellor responds to Treasury Committee on independent economic forecast for emergency budget
The Treasury Committee publishes the response
22 September 2022
Treasury Committee writes to Chancellor and OBR on potential emergency budget
The Chair of the Treasury Committee has written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer and the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR)
23 August 2022
Treasury Sub-Committee examines ‘Strong and Simple’ changes to bank capital requirements
The Treasury Sub-Committee on Financial Services Regulations examines proposals to simplify the prudential requirements for smaller banks and building societies
19 July 2022
MPs hold hearing on appointment to Bank of England’s Prudential Regulation Committee
The Treasury Committee holds a hearing on the appointment of Marjorie Ngwenya
15 July 2022
MPs hold hearing on appointment to Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee
The Treasury Committee will hold a hearing on the appointment of Dr Swati Dhingra
28 June 2022
Chancellor to face Treasury Committee on cost of living support
MPs will question the Rt. Hon. Rishi Sunak MP on the recently announced cost of living support package
01 June 2022
Treasury and British Business Bank questioned on Covid loan fraud
The Treasury Committee questions senior officials from the Treasury and the British Business Bank
26 April 2022
Four short debates in the Lords
Members discuss Northern Ireland relations, levelling-up in the South West, tax gap estimates and the Iran nuclear deal in four short debates. Catch up
08 April 2022
Professional Qualifications Bill completes passage through parliament
Members consider Commons changes on consultation with devolved authorities. Catch up
06 April 2022
Lords debates Spring Statement
Members discuss UK economy following Chancellor of Exchequer's statement on 23 March.
01 April 2022
Nuclear Energy (Financing) Bill completes passage through Parliament
Bill receives third reading in the Lords ahead of Royal Assent. Catch up
31 March 2022
Treasury Committee question Chancellor and OBR on Spring Statement
The cross-party Committee of MPs quiz the Chancellor on the Government’s response to the increasing cost of living.
24 March 2022
Treasury Committee Chair comments on Spring Statement
Rt. Hon. Mel Stride MP comments on the Chancellor's Spring Statement
23 March 2022