Parliament, government and politics
Parliament, government and politics news from UK Parliament.
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Expert peers give evidence for Brexit: devolution inquiry
EU Select Committee takes evidence on 6 March at 4.20pm
02 March 2017
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MPs debate human rights and the political situation in Turkey
On 9 March MPs took part in a general debate in Westminster Hall
02 March 2017
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Implications of exiting EU for Wales examined
Exiting the European Union Committee visits Swansea to discuss risks and opportunities of Brexit for Wales
02 March 2017
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MPs debate Jobcentre plus office closures
On 16 March MPs took part in a general debate in Westminster Hall
02 March 2017
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Engagement with Russia essential, says Foreign Affairs Committee
The Foreign Affairs Committee publishes report on the UK's relations with Russia
02 March 2017
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£178 billion defence equipment plan examined
Public Accounts Committee challenges the MoD on its 10-year equipment and support plan
01 March 2017
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Economists questioned on post-2008 UK Monetary Policy
Treasury Committee examines effectiveness of Monetary Policy in meeting inflation target
01 March 2017
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BHS: Chair welcomes out-of-court settlement
Work and Pensions Committee Chair welcomes deal between Sir Philip Green and the Pensions Regulator
01 March 2017
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Lawyers and academics discuss EU data protection rules with Committee
EU Home Affairs Sub-Committee takes evidence on 1 March2017 at 10:45am
01 March 2017
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UK agriculture – animal health and welfare post-Brexit
EU Energy and Environment Sub-Committee takes evidence on Wednesday 1 March at 10.30am
01 March 2017
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Lord Chancellor gives annual evidence to Constitution Committee
Constitution Committee takes evidence on Wednesday 1 March at 10.30am
01 March 2017
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Government must ensure Gibraltar's voice is heard during Brexit say Lords
European Union Committee publishes its report on Brexit implications for Gibraltar
01 March 2017
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Minister for the Middle East gives evidence to Committee
International Relations Committee takes evidence on Thursday 2 March at 11.30am
28 February 2017
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Impact of Brexit on regulation and health services examined
Health Committee examines regulation of doctors and nurses, challenges facing healthcare staff and health services provision
28 February 2017
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What effect will Brexit have on the UK's job market?
Economic Affairs Committee takes evidence on Tuesday 28 February at 3.35pm
28 February 2017