Parliament, government and politics
Parliament, government and politics news from UK Parliament.
Future of Scottish research funding post-Brexit to be considered by MPs
Committee will question senior officials from the Universities of Strathclyde, Glasgow and Abertay
04 December 2020
This week in the Commons: 30 November - 4 December 2020
MPs passed secondary legislation relating to Coronavirus restrictions and the tiered system. The Telecommunications (Security) Bill passed its second reading.
04 December 2020
General debate in Westminster Hall on the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office’s role in tackling global malnutrition
MPs to hold a general debate in Westminster Hall on the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office’s role in tackling global malnutrition
04 December 2020
MPs to examine Wales’ railway infrastructure
MPs on the Welsh Affairs Committee in Westminster have opened an inquiry into railway infrastructure in Wales.
04 December 2020
ASau am edrych ar seilwaith rheilffyrdd yng Nghymru
Mae ASau y Pwyllgor Materion Cymreig yn San Steffan wedi agor ymchwiliad i seilwaith rheilffyrdd yng Nghymru.
04 December 2020
Lords questions government on social mobility and carbon neutral homes
Coming up in members’ questions for government Monday 7 to Thursday 10 December
04 December 2020
Chair comments on Prime Minister's announcement on climate change target
Chair comments on the Prime Minister’s climate change announcement of a new plan which aims for at least 68% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions
04 December 2020
Chair's comment: Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC)
Chair comments on the Prime Minister’s announcement of the new emissions target
04 December 2020
Lords debates Spending Review
Members discuss Chancellor's statement on 25 November
04 December 2020
PAC urges Bank of England to investigate “missing” £50 billion of sterling notes
Committee publish their report The production and distribution of cash
04 December 2020
Inquiry launch: Major transport infrastructure projects: appraisal and delivery
Committee launch new inquiry on Major transport infrastructure projects: appraisal and delivery
04 December 2020
Environmental Land Management and the agricultural transition inquiry launched
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee scrutinise the pilot's design, and question how the Government will ensure sufficient support
04 December 2020
Committee questions Minister on Department of Health performance in answering parliamentary questions
The Procedure Committee continues to review and monitor the performance of departments
03 December 2020
Committee to hold session on arrangements for exams and grading in summer 2021
Committee to hold an evidence session with Ofqual’s acting Chief Regulator and the Minister for School Standards
03 December 2020
Chair comment on Premier League and EFL rescue package
Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee Chair Julian Knight MP comments
03 December 2020