Parliament, government and politics
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Ofgem evidence reveals potential £2.4bn fallout from energy firm collapses
Energy providers could receive up to £2.4 billion for taking on the customers of firms that have collapsed since 2021
23 March 2022
Dissolution and Calling of Parliament Bill awaits Royal Assent
Members discuss Commons reasons for disagreeing to Lords amendments on dissolution approval votes. Catch up
23 March 2022
Greyhound racing to be debated by MPs
MPs to debate a petition relating to greyhound racing
23 March 2022
Government’s preferred Charity Commission Chair candidate questioned
Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee consider the candidate’s prior experience and priorities in the role
22 March 2022
Support for Ukrainian refugees: Clive Betts calls on Lord Harrington to set out support for refugees
The correspondence follows questions from Clive Betts, LUHC Chair at the recent Home Affairs evidence session.
22 March 2022
Pre-appointment hearing: HM Chief Inspector of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services
Committee to hold a pre-appointment hearing with the Government’s preferred candidate for HM Chief Inspector of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services
22 March 2022
Government needs to face up to its scrutiny obligations over EU legislation applying to Northern Ireland
Sub-Committee on the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland publish report on scrutiny of EU legislative proposals
22 March 2022
CQC and NHS questioned on protecting human rights in care settings
Joint Committee on Human Rights examines protecting human rights in care settings
21 March 2022
Government economists and experts questioned on Australia and New Zealand trade deals
International Trade Committee examines the impact assessments for the Australia and New Zealand trade deals
21 March 2022
Speaker tells Nazanin: "Welcome home," during meeting in Parliament
The Speaker of the House of Commons told Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe that "the whole nation rejoiced" when she was finally reunited with her family after six years in captivity.
21 March 2022
Senior FCDO whistleblower submits evidence to the Foreign Affairs Committee
Foreign Affairs Committee explores Government policy on Afghanistan
21 March 2022
Westminster Hall to hold a general debate on World TB Day 2022
MPs to hold a general debate on World TB Day 2022
21 March 2022
Westminster Hall to hold a general debate on the matter of the people affected by the Midas Financial Solutions collapse
MPs to hold a general debate on the matter of the people affected by the Midas Financial Solutions collapse
21 March 2022
Lack of focus risks felling Government tree planting plans
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee publishes report on Tree planting
21 March 2022
Lords debates private members’ bills at second reading
Members debate seizure of cultural objects, support for those with Down Syndrome, compulsory motor insurance and animal welfare penalties notices. Catch up
21 March 2022