Parliamentary News 2016
The sale and acquisition of BHS inquiry launched
Business, Innovation and Skills Committee launch inquiry following the collapse of BHS into administration
28 April 2016
Debate on government departments outside London
On 9 May MPs took part in a Chamber debate on government departments outside London
28 April 2016
Chamber debate on the contribution of faith organisations to the voluntary sector in local communities
On 5 May MPsdebated the contribution of faith organisations to the voluntary sector in local communities
28 April 2016
Smart metering of electricity and gas examined
Science and Technology Committee questions academics and technical experts on smart meters
28 April 2016
The first parliamentary divorce brought by a woman
Dr Mari Takayanagi on Jane Campbell's 1801 petition for divorce.
28 April 2016
Information Commissioner appointment hearing: Committee publishes report
Culture, Media and Sport Committee publishes report on the appointment of the new Information Commissioner
28 April 2016
Vulnerable children turned away from mental health treatment report finds
Education Committee publishes report on mental health of looked-after children
28 April 2016
Secretary of State questioned on UK steel industry
Business, Innovation and Skills Committee questions Sajid Javid on steel industry developments
27 April 2016
Secretary of State questioned on UK steel industry
Business, Innovation and Skills Committee questions Sajid Javid on steel industry developments
27 April 2016
Secretary of State questioned on UK steel industry
Business, Innovation and Skills Committee questions Sajid Javid on steel industry developments
27 April 2016
Meeting summary: 27 April 2016
European Scrutiny Committee meeting summary focussing on EU/Turkey cooperation for migration
27 April 2016
Chamber debate on education funding in London
On Wednesday 4 May, MPs took part in a Chamber debate on a motion on education funding in London
27 April 2016
Nicky Morgan questioned on academies and Education White Paper
Education Committee hears from Secretary of State on teaching, academies and national curriculum
27 April 2016
Electricity sector in Northern Ireland inquiry launched
Northern Ireland Affairs Committee launches inquiry into Northern Ireland's electricity sector
27 April 2016
DFID's use of contractors: Call for evidence
International Development Committee invites written submissions on DFID's use of contractors
27 April 2016