Parliament, government and politics
Parliament, government and politics news from UK Parliament.
Government strategy and increased FCA powers needed to prevent financial exclusion
Liaison Committee follow up report on financial exclusion published
23 April 2021
Westminster Hall to hold a general debate on the effectiveness of asylum accommodation and the dispersal scheme in providing support for asylum seekers
MPs to hold a general debate on the effectiveness of asylum accommodation and the dispersal scheme in providing support for asylum seekers
23 April 2021
Vaccine effectiveness and risks explored in Committee session
The Science and Technology Committee is holding an evidence session on UK science, research and technology capability and influence in global disease outbreaks.
23 April 2021
Coming Up in the Commons: 26-30 April
A guide to what's on in the House of Commons Chamber
23 April 2021
Care Minister faces questions on mistreatment of people in inpatient hospitals
Committee to take evidence from Helen Whately
23 April 2021
Speaker celebrates St George’s Day flag raising on coronation anniversary
Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle oversaw the raising of the flag for St George’s Day, at Parliament’s main entrance in New Palace Yard.
23 April 2021
Forensic Science Regulator Bill completes passage through Parliament
This bill aims to establish role of a Forensic Science Regulator
23 April 2021
Lords debates security, defence, development and foreign policy
Members discuss government review
23 April 2021
Four short debates in the Lords
Members discuss Body Mass Index, alcohol harm, COVID-19-related evictions and biodiversity emergency
23 April 2021
Commons Speaker meets with the Georgian ambassador
Sir Lindsay Hoyle arranged the meeting with Sophie Katsarava MBE as part of his Speaker-led UK parliamentary diplomacy to establish enduring ties between countries and parliamentarians.
23 April 2021
Committee reports on new model for probation services
The Justice Committee publishes a report on its inquiry into the future of probation services in England and Wales
22 April 2021
Chair of Liaison Committee highlights ‘close co-operation’ of Select Committees in response to Rachel Reeves
The Chair of the Liaison Committee has responded to Rachel Reeve, Shadow Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, regarding commercial lobbying.
22 April 2021
Gordon Taylor appears before MPs examining concussion in sport
Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee examines the role of players’ organisations in dealing with concussion in sport
22 April 2021
Vacancy: Specialist Adviser for renewable energy in Scotland inquiry
The House of Commons Scottish Affairs Committee is inviting applications from individuals for the role of Specialist Adviser to the Scottish Affairs Committee for its inquiry into renewable energy in Scotland
22 April 2021
Underpayments of the state pension: Still questions to answer for Government over repayment progress
Committee publishes correspondence from Minister for Pensions Guy Opperman MP on the DWP’s approach to repaying historic underpayments of the state pension.
22 April 2021