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2019–20 Select Committee activity reviewed by Liaison Committee
Lords Liaison Committee publishes its report on Committee activity in 2019–20
17 July 2020
Treasury Committee launches ‘Tax after coronavirus' inquiry
Committee launches a new inquiry called ‘Tax after coronavirus'
17 July 2020
Update on coronavirus from Health Secretary
Matt Hancock made a statament on a coronavirus update
16 July 2020
ITV news boss faces Peers' questions on regional journalism
Communications and Digital Committee takes evidence on Tuesday 21 July at 3.00pm
16 July 2020
Mayor of London to give evidence on implications of coronavirus
Committee to take evidence from Mayor of London
16 July 2020
Committee recommends further scrutiny of two statutory instruments
Committee publish report Seventh Report of Session 2019-21
16 July 2020
Inquiries launched on UK-Australia and UK-New Zealand trade negotiations
International Agreements Sub-Committee launch inquiries into UK-Australia and UK-New Zealand trade negotiations
16 July 2020
Chair writes to Boohoo on illegal working practices
Chair writes to Boohoo after claims it was ‘shocked' by allegations of poor pay and conditions for garment workers
16 July 2020
HS2 Phase 2a Committee resumes hearings
The High Speed Rail (West Midlands - Crewe) Bill Committee resumes hearings virtually.
15 July 2020
Former US trade negotiator gives evidence on possible FTA
The EU International Agreements Sub-Committee continues taking evidence on UK–US trade negotiations
15 July 2020
PAC blasts decades of MoD failure to “get a grip”
Committee publish report on Defence Capability and the Equipment Plan 2019-29
15 July 2020
Matt Hancock: "face coverings increase confidence in people to shop"
Matt Hancock told the House face coverings will be mandatory in shops from 24 July
14 July 2020
Committee asks top advisors about scientific evidence used in COVID-19 pandemic
Lords Science and Technology Commitee takes evidence on Friday 17 July at 3.00pm
14 July 2020
MPs to discuss petitions on easing Coronavirus lockdown restrictions
WATCH: Petitions Committee holds hybrid session to discuss e-petitions
14 July 2020
Specialist advisers for Women and Equalities Committee
Committee is looking for three specialist advisers for its sub-inquiries into coronavirus
14 July 2020