Parliament, government and politics
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Committee publishes Procedural Protocol to accompany MPs Code of Conduct and final proposals for Guide to the Rules
Committee on Standards publishes two reports
04 July 2022
UK and Irish Speakers to share notes on best practice
The Speaker of the House of Commons has agreed to join a conference of his counterparts from across the UK and Ireland to strengthen ties between them.
01 July 2022
Coming up in the Commons 4-8 July
Find out what’s coming up in the House of Commons Chamber 4-8 July
01 July 2022
What's on in the Lords 4-8 July
Find out what's happening in the House of Lords from 4-8 July
01 July 2022
Procedure Committee publishes report on proxy voting and presence of babies in the Commons Chamber
The report is the culmination of two inquiries undertaken by the Committee
01 July 2022
Minister questioned on LGBTQ+ issues
Women and Equalities Committee examines transgender matters, including the Government’s working following the Committee's Gender Recognition Act
01 July 2022
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