Parliamentary News 2017
Security in Parliament
The House of Commons and the House of Lords have issued a statement on security in Parliament.
27 August 2017
Environmental Audit Committee is looking for a new Committee Specialist
Closing date: Midnight on 10 September 2017
16 August 2017
Update on Big Ben's bongs
The Elizabeth Tower conservation project was agreed in 2015
16 August 2017
Why Big Ben's bongs must be paused
On Monday 21 August at noon, Big Ben's famous bongs will sound for the last time before major conservation works are carried out
15 August 2017
Big Ben to fall silent while essential conservation works take place
On Monday 21 August 2017, Big Ben's famous bongs will sound for the last time before major conservation works are carried out. The Elizabeth Tower, home to the Great Clock and Big Ben, is currently undergoing a complex programme of renovation work that will safeguard it for future generations.
14 August 2017
Nicky Morgan on Bank of England's 'Conflict of Interest' report
Treasury Committee Chair comments on Charlotte Hogg's resignation and conflicts of interest report
09 August 2017
David Davis reports on second round of Brexit negotiations
Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union writes to Lords EU Committee on Brexit negotiations
09 August 2017
Gender transition: Maria Miller welcomes Government consultation
Women and Equalities Committee Chair welcomes Government consultation
31 July 2017
Economic Affairs Committee seeks Specialist Advisers for new inquiry
Experts sought for economics of post-school education inquiry
28 July 2017
Security risk to UK identified if European Arrest Warrant is not replaced
EU Home Affairs Sub-Committee publishes report on Brexit: judicial oversight of the European Arrest Warrant
27 July 2017
Is post-school education funding fit for purpose?
The Economic Affairs Committee investigates the value of post-school education in the British economy
25 July 2017
Brexit: farm animal welfare - report published
EU Energy and Environment Sub-Committee publishes report on Brexit: farm animal welfare
25 July 2017
Citizenship and Civic Engagement Committee seeks your views
Citizenship and Civic Engagement Committee publishes call for evidence
24 July 2017
Beyond Brexit: the UK and the Balkans inquiry launched
International Relations Committee launches inquiry into the Balkans
24 July 2017
Financial regulation and supervision - Lords Committee launches new inquiry
Lords EU Financial Affairs Sub-Committee investigate financial regulation and supervision following Brexit
24 July 2017