Parliament, government and politics
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Lords debates impact of the Human Rights Act
Members discuss the practical impact of the Human Rights Act. Catch up
15 July 2022
Lords debates opportunities for women and girls
Members debate economic wellbeing, welfare and safety and opportunities. Catch up
15 July 2022
Government must prioritise common frameworks to maintain effectiveness of the Union, says Lords committee
Common Frameworks Scrutiny Committee publishes its report Common frameworks: an unfulfilled opportunity?
14 July 2022
Official apology sought in recognition of lasting suffering caused by adoption practices in 1950s-1970s involving unmarried mothers - JCHR
Official apology sought in recognition of lasting suffering caused by adoption practices in 1950s-1970s involving unmarried mothers - JCHR
14 July 2022
MPs question Government’s preferred candidate for Research England Executive Chair
Science and Technology Committee questions Professor Dame Jessica Corner
14 July 2022
Lords concludes scrutiny of Identity and Language (Northern Ireland) Bill
Bill reaches final stage in the Lords. Catch up
14 July 2022
Shell, bp and Business Secretary questioned on fossil fuels and securing energy supplies
Environmental Audit Committee examines accelerating the transition from fossil fuels and securing energy supplies
14 July 2022
Tickets go on sale for tours of Speaker’s House
A special display marking 30 years since Betty Boothroyd became the first female Speaker of the House of Commons will feature in tours of a rarely seen part of the Palace of Westminster.
14 July 2022
Levelling-Up Committee examines planning reform concerns
Committee examines planning reform concerns
14 July 2022
Treasury Committee quiz Visa and Mastercard on card fee increases
Committee writes to Visa and Mastercard
14 July 2022
MPs seek your suggestions for new inquiry in science and technology
Committee launches an open call for potential topics of inquiry in the areas of science and technology
14 July 2022
Decisions of the Petitions Committee, 12 July 2022
Committee publishes decisions considered
13 July 2022
Committee announces interim Chair appointments
Committee announces interim Chair appointments
13 July 2022
Home Secretary declines to appear in front of Committee
The Chair of the Home Affairs Committee has written in response to the Home Secretary.
13 July 2022
Digital Strategy for Parliament, 2022–25
Parliament’s Digital Strategy guides how the House of Commons and House of Lords use digital services
13 July 2022