Parliament, government and politics
Parliament, government and politics news from UK Parliament.
Chair calls on Government to publish list of companies that received furlough money
Committee publishes report Tackling the tax gap
15 October 2020
Committee take evidence on young and novice drivers
Questions will examine high collision rates, social mobility and driving, and potential policy interventions
15 October 2020
Committee take evidence on The Coroner Service in England and Wales
Committee will put questions to local government and charity officials on the effectiveness and capacity of the Coroner Service
15 October 2020
Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme 18 month review
The 18 month review of the Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme started last week.
15 October 2020
Biosecurity and national security examined with officials
Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy examines the preparation for, and responding to, biosecurity emergencies, such as pandemics
15 October 2020
Specialist Adviser vacancy for welfare policy in Scotland inquiry
Scottish Affairs Committee invites applications from individuals for the role of Specialist Adviser
15 October 2020
Committee to hold third session on its inquiry into flooding
Committee holds its third public evidence session in its Flooding inquiry
15 October 2020
Extradition (Provisional Arrest) Bill completes passage through both Houses
The bill will become law following Royal Assent
15 October 2020
Treasury Committee seeks update on Bank Signature Forgery Campaign
Chair writes to NCA and FCA requesting progress of the Bank Signature Forgery Campaign
15 October 2020
MPs to debate petitions relating to immigration
MPs to debate a petition relating to immigration
14 October 2020
Committee reports on 2021 EU budget and the removal of lobster tariffs
The European Scrutiny Committee considers recent draft EU legislation and policy documents deposited in Parliament by the Government
14 October 2020
Decisions of the Petitions Committee
Committee considers all e-petitions which have reached over 10,000 signatures
14 October 2020
COVID-19: Lords questions government and debates new restrictions
Members consider regulations on self-isolation
14 October 2020
More information required for parliamentary scrutiny of common frameworks
Committee asks for further information from Constitution and Devolution minister
14 October 2020
Committee asks questions about future UK food safety rules
Common Frameworks Scrutiny Committee writes to the Food Standards Agency’s Chief
14 October 2020