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Leasehold and Commonhold reform - Florence Eshalomi, HCLG Chair, responds to Government statement
Florence Eshalomi, Chair of the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee, has commented on today’s Written Ministerial Statement on Leasehold and Commonhold Reform.
21 November 2024
Youth Select Committee to investigate links between social media and youth violence
The 2024 Youth Select Committee has launched an inquiry into the link between social media and youth violence
21 November 2024
Procedure Committee launches inquiry on Written Parliamentary Questions in Session 2023-24
The Procedure Committee has launched a new inquiry into the departmental performance of Written Parliamentary Questions (WPQs) in the 2023-24 parliamentary session.
21 November 2024
MPs launch new inquiry into the financing of the Scottish Government
The Scottish Affairs Committee today launches an inquiry into how the Scottish Government is funded within the UK.
21 November 2024
Lords asks government to think again on Water (Special Measures) Bill
Lords vote on financial reporting, Ofwat governance rules and performance-related pay as report stage concludes. Catch up
21 November 2024
Railway services bill completes final stage
Bill awaits Royal Assent. Catch up
21 November 2024
Lord Patten of Barnes: Lord Speaker's Corner
Outgoing Chancellor of the University of Oxford and former Governor of Hong Kong, Lord Patten of Barnes speaks to the Lord Speaker
21 November 2024
Lords debates Data (Use and Access) Bill
Members discuss draft law on using digital technology to support economic growth and livelihoods. Catch up
20 November 2024
What are the links between social media algorithms, generative AI and the spread of harmful content online?
The Science, Innovation and Technology Committee has launched a new inquiry to investigate the relationship between algorithms used by social media and search engines, generative AI, and the spread of harmful and false content online.
20 November 2024
MPs to debate holidays during school term time
On Monday 25 November, MPs will debate a petition relating to holidays during school term time.
19 November 2024
Retrofitting our homes for a net zero future
On Wednesday 4 December the ESNZ Committee will hold a one-off session on retrofitting our homes for net zero.
19 November 2024
Committee on the Property (Digital Assets etc) Bill [HL] publishes call for written evidence
Special Public Bill Committee on Property (Digital Assets etc) Bill [HL] publishes call for evidence
19 November 2024
Dysgu gan Rob a Ryan: sut gall Cymru ddenu mewnfuddsoddiad?
Beth yw'r ffordd orau i Gymru hyrwyddo ei hun er mwyn denu mwy o fuddsoddiad i'w diwydiannau gorau? Heddiw mae'r Pwyllgor Materion Cymreig yn cyhoeddi ymchwiliad newydd i hyrwyddo Cymru fel cyrchfan ar gyfer mewnfuddsoddiad.
19 November 2024
Lords completes examination of Crown Estate Bill
Offshore wind projects legislation has third reading in the House. Catch up
19 November 2024
Great British Energy Bill debated in the Lords
Members discuss long-term energy security legislation. Find out more
19 November 2024