Parliament, government and politics
Parliament, government and politics news from UK Parliament.
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Exports and the role of UKTI examined with Trade bodies
Business, Innovation and Skills Committee takes evidence on exporting support and UKTI reforms
29 February 2016
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Fifth carbon budget examined
Energy and Climate Change Committee investigates whether the level of fifth carbon budget is appropriate
29 February 2016
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Campaign groups give evidence on EU membership and UK science
Lords Science and Technology Committee takes evidence on Tuesday 1 March
29 February 2016
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Vehicle testing and type approval process examined
Transport Committee examines current vehicle type approval system and EU's plans for reform
29 February 2016
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Industry experts questioned on prostitution
Home Affairs Committee questions a range of witnesses for its prostitution inquiry
29 February 2016
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Palace of Westminster restoration and renewal explored
Joint Committee on the Palace of Westminster hears evidence from a wide range of witnesses
29 February 2016
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Government must not rush University Teaching Excellence Framework
Business, Innovation and Skills Committee publish assessing quality in Higher Education report
29 February 2016
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Government must not rush University Teaching Excellence Framework
Business, Innovation and Skills Committee publish assessing quality in Higher Education report
29 February 2016
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Government must not rush University Teaching Excellence Framework
Business, Innovation and Skills Committee publish assessing quality in Higher Education report
29 February 2016
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Call to pause introduction of Wales Bill
Welsh Affairs Committee publishes report and calls for pause to Bill timetable
28 February 2016
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Minister gives evidence on ISIL finance sources
Foreign Affairs Sub-committee takes evidence from Tobias Ellwood MP on ISIL's financing
26 February 2016
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EU Military Director General gives evidence on Operation Sophia
EU External Affairs Sub-Committee takes evidence at 11:00am on Thursday 3 March
26 February 2016
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EU Commissioner for Financial Stability questioned on EU membership
The Treasury Committee hears on the economic costs and benefits of UK's EU membership
26 February 2016
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Surface transport to airports report published by Transport Committee
Committee says failure of Government to lead on planning prevents better access to airports
26 February 2016
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Many public appointments need more rigorous scrutiny, say MPs
The Treasury committee publishes 'scrutiny of appointments' report
26 February 2016