Parliament, government and politics
Parliament, government and politics news from UK Parliament.
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What are the future priorities for nuclear research and technologies?
Lords Science and Technology Committee to investigate the priorities for nuclear research and technologies
25 January 2017
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Fashion retailers questioned on human rights responsibilities abroad
Joint Committee on Human Rights hears from ASOS, Next and Marks and Spencer representatives
25 January 2017
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Impact of UK's departure from EU customs union examined
Home Affairs Committee hears on the impact to shipping, road transport and freight logistics operators
25 January 2017
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Reducing the size of HMRC's estate
Public Accounts Committee challenges HMRC on plans to condense 170 offices into 13 centres
25 January 2017
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EU insurance regulation examined by Committee
Treasury Committee hears from insurance and financial services providers
25 January 2017
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Balancing environmental issues with expanding rural tourism
Environmental, Food and Rural Affairs Committee examines issues including planning rules and preserving character and environment
25 January 2017
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Gibraltar's view on Brexit examined
Exiting the European Union Committee discusses Gibraltar's views on the Brexit process
25 January 2017
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Security of UK's energy supply and cross-border trading examined
Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee examines the security of UK's cross-border energy supply
25 January 2017
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Security of UK's energy supply and cross-border trading examined
Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee examines the security of UK's cross-border energy supply
25 January 2017
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Jeremy Hunt questioned on impact of Brexit on healthcare
Health Committee questions Secretary of State on ensuring delivery of high quality services after UK exit
24 January 2017
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Backbench Business Committee weekly meeting 24 January 2017
MPs bid for a number of debates including on Prosecution of UK Security Forces
24 January 2017
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UK's Brexit negotiation strategy and future of service sector
International Trade Committee also considers the Prime Minister's path to Brexit speech
24 January 2017
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HIV/AIDS global strategy and response examined
International Development Committee takes evidence from leading stakeholders
24 January 2017
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Directors' duties, executive pay and boardroom diversity examined
Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee examines gender diversity in boardrooms with Baroness Hogg
24 January 2017
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Directors' duties, executive pay and boardroom diversity examined
Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee examines gender diversity in boardrooms with Baroness Hogg
24 January 2017