Parliament, government and politics
Parliament, government and politics news from UK Parliament.
Government must clarify legal case for lethal drone strikes outside armed conflict
Joint Committee on Human Rights publishes report on use of drones for targeted killing
10 May 2016
Department for Transport questioned on All Lane Running
Transport Committee examines impact of all-lane running motorway schemes with Department for Transport
09 May 2016
BHS: impact on Pension Protection Fund and pension regulation investigated
Work and Pensions and BIS Committees question PPF and Pensions Regulator Chief Executives
09 May 2016
Effect of EU on Scotland discussed in Glasgow
Scottish Affairs Committee visits Glasgow to discuss potential impact of EU referendum
09 May 2016
Experts give insight on European Commission proposals for consumer protection
EU Justice Sub-Committee takes evidence on Tuesday 10 May at 10.45am
09 May 2016
EHRC Chair: report of Pre Appointment Hearing
Joint Committee on Human Rights publish report on the appointment of David Isaac to the EHRC
09 May 2016
Committee calls for public appointment process review
Women and Equalities Committee highlights lack of transparency for candidate assessment initial stages
09 May 2016
Economic and Monetary Union report publishes on Thursday 12 May
EU Financial Affairs Sub-Committee publishes its report on Thursday 12 May
09 May 2016
Sub-Committee publishes report on British Bill of Rights proposal
EU Justice Sub-Committee report urges Government re-think on Bill of Rights proposal
09 May 2016
Debate on the effect of universal credit on children
On 10 May MPs took part in a Chamber debate on the effect of universal credit on children
06 May 2016
Environmental impact of microplastics examined with academics
Environmental Audit Committee hears from academics on wide range of issues regarding microplastics
05 May 2016
'Boaty McBoatface' competition examined with NERC representatives
Science and Technology Committee questions representatives of Natural Environment Research Council on 'Boaty McBoatface'
05 May 2016
Prime Minister questioned on EU referendum
Liaison Committee questions David Cameron on the upcoming EU referendum
04 May 2016
New measures needed to safeguard scrutiny of public spending
Public Accounts Committee publishes report on Government spending accountability to Parliament
04 May 2016
Government should amend energy proposals to ensure consumers benefit
Energy and Climate Change Committee publishes report on Government's draft energy legislation
04 May 2016