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Treasury Committee writes to Cameron, Chancellor and Governor about Greensill
Committee writes to Cameron, Chancellor and Governor about Greensill
20 April 2021
Minister questioned on human rights implications of long lockdown
Joint Committee on Human Rights seeks to understand the differing interpretation of lockdown rules
20 April 2021
Tenth edition of guidance on proceedings for hybrid House and hybrid Grand Committee published
The Procedure and Privileges Committee publishes 10th Edition of guidance on hybrid House and hybrid Grand Committee
20 April 2021
European electric car battery rules could impact UK markets, investment
The European Scrutiny Committee publishes documents considered on 14 April 2021
20 April 2021
MPs to examine NI Protocol trade service
Committee to question representatives from the firms implementing a key service to ease trade between Great Britain and Northern Ireland
20 April 2021
Conduct Committee publish report upholding Baroness Tonge's appeal
The Conduct Committee publishes a report on the conduct of Baroness Tonge
20 April 2021
Treasury Committee launches inquiry into lessons from Greensill Capital
Committee launches new inquiry into Lessons from Greensill Capital
20 April 2021
Here Comes The Summer: but are our waterways safe to be enjoyed recreationally?
The Committee will hear from leading academics and environmental campaigners as part of the inquiry considering the Water quality in rivers
19 April 2021
UK and Canadian Speakers host transatlantic Q&A
Parliamentary interns had the chance to quiz not one, but two Speakers of the House of Commons during a virtual meeting to discuss how democracies had responded to Covid
19 April 2021
Defence and Security Industrial Strategy examined
The Committee will discuss the Government’s Defence and Security Industrial Strategy (DSIS) with Professor John Louth, independent author and defence analyst, and Paul Hough, defence business consultant
19 April 2021
CHAIR COMMENT: European Super League
Chair comments on proposals for a European Super League
19 April 2021
Independent Expert Panel recommends withdrawing the right of Mr Jared O’Mara to hold a former Member’s pass
The Independent Expert Panel has today published a report recommending the right of Mr Jared O’Mara, formerly the Member for Sheffield Hallam, to hold a former Member’s pass should be withdrawn.
19 April 2021
COP26 provides key moment for transformational diplomacy
The Report highlights COP26 as a key moment in our response to global climate change and as the most significant UN climate summit since Paris in 2015
19 April 2021
Westminster Hall to hold a general debate on social care and the covid-19 outbreak
MPs to hold a general debate on social care and the covid-19 outbreak in Westminster Hall
19 April 2021
Westminster Hall to hold a general debate on land rights for religious minorities including Baha'is in Iran
MPs to hold a general debate on land rights for religious minorities including Baha'is in Iran in Westminster Hall
19 April 2021