Parliament, government and politics
Parliament, government and politics news from UK Parliament.
Coming up in the Commons, 2-6 November
We’ve put together a list of highlights to keep you on top of the legislation, debates and questions you need to know about.
30 October 2020
Lords questions government on accessible homes and human rights
Local, national and international issues in members’ questions Monday 2 – Wednesday 4 November
30 October 2020
Amazon and YouTube to face Committee on future of broadcasting
Questions will focus on how public service broadcasting fits into the future media market, amidst on-demand streaming services
29 October 2020
Defence Committee to hold evidence session on British Army armoured vehicle projects
Brigadier (ret) Ben Barry will be questioned on the current capability of the UK's armoured forces
29 October 2020
Concerns about the supply of pharmaceuticals to Northern Ireland
The EU Environment Sub-Committee writes to Edward Agar MP, Minister at the Department for Health and Social Care with their concerns for the supply of pharmaceuticals to Northern Ireland
29 October 2020
Committee Chair Stephen Timms comments on latest on Pensions Wise and the Pensions Dashboard programme
Comments come as Government announce Pension Wise service and publication of progress report on Pensions Dashboards Programme
28 October 2020
Nuclear regulator congratulated on its preparations for the end of transition
The Sub-committee writes to the Department for Work and Pensions Minister, regarding the Office for Nuclear Regulation’s (ONR’s) preparations for the end of the transition period
28 October 2020
Committee asks what increasingly digital lives will mean for our wellbeing
Inquiry on the impact of digitalisation on peoples lives launched
28 October 2020
DIT and UKEF “not demonstrated progress in tackling big challenges” they now face
Committee publish report on Government support for UK exporters
28 October 2020
Women and Equalities Committee launches new inquiry into Gender Recognition Act reform and more
Committee launch inquiry into Government's Gender Recognition Act reforms
28 October 2020
Westminster Hall to hold a general debate on the effect of the covid-19 outbreak on people experiencing baby loss
MPs to hold a general debate on the effect of the covid-19 outbreak on people experiencing baby loss
27 October 2020
MPs to hold a debate on the Government’s role in ensuring innovation and equitable access to treatment within the covid-19 international response
MPs to hold a debate on the Government’s role in ensuring innovation and equitable access to treatment within the covid-19 international response
27 October 2020
MPs to debate a motion on Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme
MPs to debate a motion on Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme
27 October 2020
Westminster Hall to hold a general debate on the Rohingya humanitarian crisis
MPs to hold a general debate on the Rohingya humanitarian crisis
27 October 2020
Conduct Committee reports on training for members and investigations of ex-MPs
Report on Valuing Everyone training and ICGS investigations of former MPs published
27 October 2020