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Animal Sentience Bill examined by MPs
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee examines whether it will be sufficiently independent and have the necessary expertise
14 July 2021
Count down to completion: installing the restored clock hands
Big Ben’s original clock hands are now ready to be brought back to the Elizabeth Tower – three years after they were removed for urgent and conservation work.
14 July 2021
Lord Speaker welcomes Japanese Ambassador Hayashi
The Lord Speaker met with the new Japanese Ambassador to the UK, Hajime Hayashi, to discuss the important role of parliamentary relations in the UK-Japan relationship.
14 July 2021
MPs to debate a petition relating to cervical screening
MPs to debate a petition relating to cervical screening
14 July 2021
Upgrades and electrification of Wales’ ageing rail infrastructure should be addressed by UK-Welsh collaboration that would improve services for customers
Committee publish report: Railway Infrastructure in Wales
14 July 2021
Dylid mynd ati i ymgymryd â gwelliannau a thrydaneiddio seilwaith rheilffyrdd Cymru sy’n heneiddio trwy gydweithio rhwng y DU a Chymru a fyddai’n gwella gwasanaethau i gwsmeriaid
Pwyllgor yn cyhoeddi adroddiad: Seilwaith Rheilffordd yng Nghymru
14 July 2021
System of local government audit close to “breaking point”
System of local government audit covering £100 billion of public spending a year close to “breaking point” says PAC
13 July 2021
Iceland becomes first European country to lift Covid restrictions, Speaker told
His Excellency Sturla Sigurjónsson said requirements to wear a mask, respect social distancing and have low-number gatherings were brought to an end on 26 June.
13 July 2021
Leader of House questioned on culture and behaviour in the House of Commons
The Women and Equalities Committee also hears from the Official Opposition and the key domestic Committees
13 July 2021
Metro Mayors questioned on future of English governance
Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee continues canvassing the views of Metro Mayors
13 July 2021
Scientists, academics and Heathrow airport questioned on UK’s Covid-19 border strategy
Home Affairs Committee examines the future strategy and operations of UK borders in the on-going response to Covid-19
13 July 2021
Northern Ireland Protocol six months on: Committee to take stock of progress
Northern Ireland Affairs Committee questions representatives from agriculture, retail, haulage, manufacturing and shipping
13 July 2021
Lord Chancellor questioned on Human Rights Act reforms
Joint Committee on Human Rights examines implications of the Ministry of Justice’s legislative and policy agenda
13 July 2021
Westminster Hall to hold a general debate on peace and human rights in Colombia
MPs to hold a general debate on peace and human rights in Colombia
13 July 2021
Westminster Hall to hold a general debate on the future of the planning system and the upcoming Planning Bill
MPs to hold a general debate on the future of the planning system and the upcoming Planning Bill
13 July 2021