Parliament, government and politics
Parliament, government and politics news from UK Parliament.
Access to salbutamol inhalers to be debated by MPs
MPs to debate a petition relating to access to salbutamol inhalers
24 November 2021
Two Lords reports published on the balance of power between Parliament and the Executive
Two hard-hitting reports on serious parliamentary deficiencies in the way we pass legislation published.
24 November 2021
Treasury Committee publishes Government response on social care changes
Committee publishes the Government’s response to a request for an impact assessment on proposed changes to adult social care
23 November 2021
Procedure and Privileges Committee publishes Fourth Report
Procedure and Privileges Committee publishes Fourth Report
23 November 2021
Nicola Sturgeon invited to appear before Westminster’s Scottish Affairs Committee
The Scottish Affairs Committee has invited First Minister Nicola Sturgeon to give oral evidence in Westminster
23 November 2021
More scaffolding to be removed from the Elizabeth Tower
Another important step in the Elizabeth Tower restoration project begins this week, as scaffolding starts to be removed from around Big Ben’s world-famous clock dials.
22 November 2021
Influencer inquiry to explore online radicalisation
Committee to hold an evidence session into their inquiry on influencer culture
22 November 2021
Improving diversity in STEM: MPs launch inquiry
Committee launch new inquiry on improving diversity in the science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) sector
22 November 2021
Information Commissioner gives evidence in FoI probe
The Information Commissioner gives evidence to the committee for their Freedom of Information Inquiry
22 November 2021
Victoria Atkins questioned on failings at Oakhill and Rainsbrook STCs
Committee to take evidence from Prisons Minister Victoria Atkins in a one-off session focussing on failings at Oakhill and Rainsbrook Secure Training Centres
22 November 2021
EAC to hear whether negative emissions technologies can help the UK meet net zero
Committee to take evidence as part of its new workstream considering negative emissions technologies (NETs)
22 November 2021
Rights and liberties of UK citizens must be protected in new EU travel rules, says Lords committee
The Justice and Home Affairs committee has published a letter to the Home Secretary and warned that the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) and the Entry/Exit System (EES) could have serious consequences in the UK and for the rights and liberties of UK citizens.
22 November 2021
Lords debates private members’ bills at second reading
Bills on age assurances online, onshore wind and coroners recording suicide factors. Catch up
22 November 2021
Nadine Dorries faces DCMS Committee for first time as Culture Secretary
DCMS Committee examines the Secretary of State, Nadine Dorries
19 November 2021
Coming up in the Commons 22-26 November
A roundup of what’s coming up this week in the House of Commons Chamber.
19 November 2021