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Coming up in the Commons: 8-12 February 2021
We’ve put together a list of highlights to keep you on top of the legislation, debates and questions coming up in the Commons between 8-12 February.
05 February 2021
Ministers questioned on the educational underachievement of white pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds
The Education Committee examines the extent of the educational underperformance of disadvantaged white pupils
05 February 2021
MPs to investigate long-standing issues around the use of restraint, sectioning orders and seclusion
Committee to hold an evidence session to investigate concerns around the treatment of autistic people and individuals with learning disabilities in NHS facilities
05 February 2021
Committee endorse appointment of Chair of Office for Students
The Education Committee report on appointment of Lord Wharton of Yarm as Chair of Office for Students published
05 February 2021
Support Catapults to deliver UK's innovation ambition, says Lords Committee
Science and Technology Committee publish report 'Catapults: bridging the gap between research and industry'
05 February 2021
Reforming public transport after the pandemic examined
The Transport Select Committee questions bus operators, think-tanks, academics and campaign groups
04 February 2021
What happened in the Lords: 1-5 February
See what's on the agenda in the House of Lords this week.
04 February 2021
Report warns Government must learn from 5G security risks and publish new strategy on emerging technologies
Committee publishes report on the dependency of the UK's 5G rollout on just two vendors
04 February 2021
What will this period of online learning mean for children’s futures?
The COVID-19 Committee will explore the long-term impact of the sudden shift to digital learning necessitated by the pandemic.
03 February 2021
Committee announces evidence session on arrangements for UK touring professionals and artists in the EU
Committee to host an evidence session after a petition calling on the Government to negotiate visa-free work permits for touring professionals and artists received over 282,000 signatures
03 February 2021
Agreements with Kenya, Singapore and Canada reported for special attention
The International Agreements Committee has today published a report on international agreements with Kenya, Norway and Iceland, and Vietnam, and drawn the agreement with Kenya to the special attention of the House.
03 February 2021
Use of sectioning and restraint to be examined by MPs in new inquiry
Health and Social Care Committee launches new inquiry to examine use of sectioning and restraint in treatment of autistic people and individuals with learning disabilities
03 February 2021
Committee to consider the draft Cathedrals Measure and draft Diocesan Boards of Education Measure
The Ecclesiastical Committee will consider the draft Cathedrals Measure and draft Diocesan Boards of Education Measure, presented by the Legislative Committee of the General Synod of the Church of England.
03 February 2021
Medicines and Medical Devices Bill returns to the Lords
Members discuss disclosure of information future scrutiny of new law
03 February 2021
Decisions of the Petitions Committee, 2 February
Committee consider all e-petitions
03 February 2021