Parliament, government and politics
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Unions questioned on the impact of Covid-19 on schools
The Education Committee examines the impact of Covid-19 on schools, pupils and teachers
09 July 2021
Health & Safety Executive approach to asbestos management examined
The Work and Pensions Committee launches an inquiry into how the Health & Safety Executive manages the continued presence of asbestos in buildings
09 July 2021
Lords debates women's health
Menstruation, endometriosis, birth control and pregnancy, the menopause and COVID-19 in the spotlight for Lords debate. Catch up
09 July 2021
Lords debates UK trade with Commonwealth
Learn more about the Lords debate on the progress in renewing trading relationships with Commonwealth countries
09 July 2021
Renewables inquiry wrapped up with evidence session with Energy Minister
The Scottish Affairs Committee takes evidence from Energy Minister, Anne-Marie Trevelyan
08 July 2021
Committee to hear from economics experts on ‘Jobs, Growth, and Productivity after Coronavirus’
Committee to hold the opening session of its inquiry into ‘Jobs, Growth, and Productivity after Coronavirus
08 July 2021
Rail fare reform inquiry launched by Lords Built Environment Committee
The Built Environment Committee launches a short inquiry on fare reforms proposed by the Williams-Shapps Plan for Rail
08 July 2021
HCLG Committee questions housing, building & energy sectors
Committee continues its inquiry into local government and the path to net zero
08 July 2021
MPs seek evidence on why England lags behind in cancer survival
Health and Social Care Committee launch inquiry on cancer services
08 July 2021
Sustainability of the built environment examined
Environmental Audit Committee hears from witnesses including Lord Deben from the Climate Change Committee
08 July 2021
Latvia’s ambassador hails 100 years of friendship with the UK
The first meeting between the Latvian ambassador to the UK and the Speaker of the House of Commons came with a special message of thanks
08 July 2021
Town and city leaders to discuss pandemic’s impact with Lords COVID-19 Committee
On Tuesday 13 July, the COVID-19 Committee explores the long-term impact of the pandemic on towns and cities, with town and city leaders.
08 July 2021
Law and trade experts present views on EU trade deal bodies
The European Scrutiny Committee examines the structure and powers of the bodies created to oversee the UK-EU trade deal
08 July 2021
Sanctions recommended for refusal to undertake Valuing Everyone training
The committee recommends that three members have their access to services of the House restricted following their refusal to take part in Valuing Everyone training.
08 July 2021
Cabinet Office handling of FoI requests inquiry launched
Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee launches an inquiry into the Clearing House processing of Freedom of Information (FoI) requests
08 July 2021