Parliament, government and politics
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Lords debates crime and rehabilitation
Causes of crime and the effectiveness of rehabilitation, including the contribution made by the voluntary sector, were in the spotlight on Thursday 30 June. Learn more
30 June 2022
Lords debates Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting
Members discuss 2022 meeting in Rwanda and the future of the Commonwealth. Catch up
30 June 2022
Chair-designate of Environment Agency quizzed by MPs
EFRA Committee to hold pre-appointment hearing with preferred candidate for Chair of the Environment Agency
30 June 2022
International Trade Committee statement on Secretary of State session cancellation
Committee issues statement on Anne-Marie Trevelyan MP pulling out of evidence session on the UK's agreement with Australia
30 June 2022
Privileges Committee call for evidence in inquiry into Boris Johnson
The Committee of Privileges issues a call for evidence relating to the matter referred to it by the House on 21 April 2022
30 June 2022
DCMS Committee to quiz Gambling Commission heads on National Lottery licence competition
MPs expected to examine the role of the Gambling Commission in awarding the National Lottery licence competition
30 June 2022
Lords Committee requests urgent review of the Life in the UK Test
Justice and Home Affairs Committee writes to Government urging review of Life in the UK Test
30 June 2022
Speaker welcomes Vietnam delegation to House of Commons
The Chairman of the Vietnam National Assembly used his first visit to the House of Commons to thank the Speaker for the UK’s donation of three million doses of the Covid 19 vaccine to his country.
29 June 2022
Committee calls on Government to delay ratification of Australia deal
The International Trade Committee publishes the first of two reports on the deal
28 June 2022
Boris Johnson questioned on Ukraine and the cost of living
The Liaison Committee includes all the chairs from the House of Commons select committees
28 June 2022
Police response to county lines and dark web drug trade examined
Home Affairs Committee examines the trends and patterns in relation to the trafficking and supply of drugs
28 June 2022
Experts questioned on aviation procurement
Defence Committee examine topics including the worsening European security environment and the effect that this will have on the UK’s air-power requirements
27 June 2022
BBC, Meta, and Google questioned on their impact on local journalism
Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee investigate the impact that the rise of social media has had on local journalism
27 June 2022
Secretary of State questioned on cost of living
Work and Pensions Committee examines the cost of living and health assessments for benefits
27 June 2022
Minister questioned on Government’s National Bus Strategy
Transport Committee examines the National bus strategy: one year on
26 June 2022