Parliament, government and politics
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UK Speaker hosts inaugural meeting with British Overseas Territories
The Speaker of the House of Commons crossed six time zones to hold the first ever Speaker-led meeting of the British Overseas Territories (BOTs)
16 July 2021
Lord Speaker meets with German Ambassador to the UK
The German Ambassador to the UK, Andreas Michaelis, met with the Lord Speaker to discuss strengthening inter-parliamentary relations between Germany and the UK.
16 July 2021
Bank of England must spell out the risks of quantitative easing, says Lords report
The Economic Affairs Committee publishes its report ‘Quantitative easing: a dangerous addiction?’
15 July 2021
Secretary of State questioned on decarbonising heat in homes
Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee examines the Government’s plans to significantly cut carbon emissions produced by heating systems in homes across the UK
15 July 2021
Committee hold hearings on appointments to Bank of England committees
The Treasury Committee explores the appointees’ views on risks to the financial system
15 July 2021
Minister questioned on the work of the DVLA
Transport Committee seeks to understand the difficulties facing the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency
15 July 2021
Lords COVID-19 Committee to hear from more town and city leaders
On Tuesday 20 July, the COVID-19 Committee will again explore the long-term impact of the pandemic on towns and cities, with town and city leaders.
15 July 2021
Revised guidance on proceedings in the hybrid House and hybrid Grand Committee published
The Procedure and Privileges Committee has published a revised version of its guidance on proceedings in the hybrid House and hybrid Grand Committee.
15 July 2021
Frost to be quizzed on NI Protocol future and Brexit divorce bill
Committee to question Lord Frost on the European Scrutiny Committee on the Northern Ireland Protocol and the Brexit divorce bill
15 July 2021
Minister questioned on impact of Australian free trade deal on Wales
The Welsh Affairs Committee takes evidence on the implications for Wales of a free trade deal with Australia
15 July 2021
Secretary of State questioned on hydrogen’s role in achieving Net Zero
The Science and Technology Committee also questions energy sector experts, Department’s Chief Scientific Adviser and the Government’s Chief Scientific Adviser
15 July 2021
European Statutory Instruments Committee publishes third report
European Statutory Instruments Committee publishes third report
15 July 2021
Speaker hails Tokyo Olympics during meeting with Japan ambassador
The Tokyo Olympics will give "a boost to the world" during the pandemic, the Speaker of the House of Commons told Japan’s ambassador to the UK
15 July 2021
MPs to debate petition relating to an amnesty for undocumented migrants
MPs to debate petition relating to an amnesty for undocumented migrants
15 July 2021
MPs call for a ‘complete reset’ of music streaming to fairly reward performers and creators
Committee publishes report on Economics of music streaming.
14 July 2021