Parliament, government and politics
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Former UK and EU officials questioned on work of joint trade bodies
European Scrutiny Committee examines the internal workings of joint trade bodies
10 December 2021
MPs call in CMO Chris Whitty on severity and spread of Omicron variant
Chris Whitty to give evidence to the Committee on the latest findings about the new Omicron variant
10 December 2021
Government acts on Committee’s recommendations on concussion in sport
Committee welcomes Government action on recommendations made in its report on concussion in sport
10 December 2021
Coming up in the Commons 13-17 December
A roundup of what’s coming up in the House of Commons Chamber 13-17 December 2021
10 December 2021
DCMS Committee approves appointment of Martin Thomas as Charity Commission Chair
DCMS have published a report about the appointment process
10 December 2021
MPs to hold a general debate on matters to be raised before the forthcoming adjournment
MPs to hold a general debate on matters to be raised before the forthcoming adjournment
10 December 2021
Westminster Hall to hold a general debate on preventing surgical fires in the NHS
MPs to hold a general debate on preventing surgical fires in the NHS
10 December 2021
Westminster Hall to hold a general debate on the contribution of co-operative and mutual societies to the economy and public life
MPs to hold a general debate on the contribution of co-operative and mutual societies to the economy and public life
10 December 2021
Lords debates the role of civil nuclear power
What is the role of civil nuclear power in meeting UK electricity needs and energy security? Catch up
10 December 2021
Lords debates Scotland's contribution to economic recovery
What is Scotland's contribution to economic recovery and renewal? Catch up
10 December 2021
Oral evidence session on critical infrastructure and climate adaptation inquiry
Committee to take oral evidence on critical national infrastructure and climate adaptation
10 December 2021
A new national plan for sport, health and wellbeing is needed to tackle inactivity says Lords Committee
The House of Lords Select Committee on a National Plan for Sport and Recreation has today published its report calling on the Government to establish a national plan for sport, health and wellbeing.
10 December 2021
Parliaments look at harmonising friendship
Top singers in the UK Parliament are hoping to be exchanging vocal tips with their counterparts in the Parliament of Slovenia next year.
09 December 2021
Committee to appoint Sir Ernest Ryder to review Commons standards system
Committee on Standards announces its intention to appoint the Rt Hon Sir Ernest Ryder
09 December 2021
MPs to assess Coronavirus powers renewal procedures in new probe
The inquiry examines the renewal and extension processes of the Coronavirus Act.
09 December 2021