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Rural local authorities questioned
HCLG Committee hears from rural local authorities on risks and opportunities for local government posed by Brexit
23 July 2018
Governments must work together to improve broadband and mobile coverage
Scottish Affairs Committee highlights the challenges poor coverage can cause for rural communities in a ‘digital-first' society
23 July 2018
Citizens' rights far from a done deal
Exiting the European Union Committee says substantial issues remain unresolved for UK and EU citizens
23 July 2018
Secretary of State questioned on Intercity East Coast rail franchise
Transport Committee hears on termination and future prospects of franchise
20 July 2018
Thirteenth Informal Brexit Liaison Group meeting held
Thirteenth Informal Brexit Liaison Group meeting held on 4 July 2018
20 July 2018
Regulations under the EU (Withdrawal) Act 2018 - Lords committee sets out criteria for “sifting” procedure
The Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee publishes report on its role as a sifting committee
20 July 2018
Committee asks for views on the rural economy
Select Committee on the Rural Economy launches its call for evidence on 20 July
20 July 2018
Future UK-EU transport arrangements examined in new inquiry
The EU Internal Market Sub-Committee investigates future UK-EU transport arrangements
20 July 2018
Little confidence sweeping courts reforms can be delivered
Public Accounts Committee report finds service has not adequately considered impact on access to justice system
20 July 2018
2017–18 Select Committee activity reviewed by Liaison Committee
Lords Liaison Committee publishes its report on Committee activity in 2017-18
19 July 2018
Outstanding concerns about nuclear regulator's Brexit preparations raised by committee
EU Energy and Environment Committee writes to minister concerning Office for Nuclear Regulation
19 July 2018
Post-Brexit relationship with the European Investment Bank examined by Committee
EU Financial Affairs Sub-Committee's launches inquiry into the UK's post-Brexit relationship with the EIB
19 July 2018
Construction sector needs overhaul to meet housing and infrastructure needs
Lords Science and Technology Committee publish report on Off-site manufacture for construction
19 July 2018
Work of the Cabinet Secretary examined
Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee hears from the Civil Service Chief Executive and the Acting Cabinet Secretary
19 July 2018
Ministers questioned on the Government's Arctic policy
Environmental Audit Committee explore whether the UK should be doing more to protect this vulnerable region
19 July 2018