Parliament, government and politics
Parliament, government and politics news from UK Parliament.
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Chamber debate on gangs and serious youth violence
Backbench Business debate on gangs and serious youth violence rescheduled to 3 March in the Commons Chamber
15 February 2016
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UK Government must take post-study visa problems seriously
Scottish Affairs Committee publishes report on post-study work visas
15 February 2016
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Apprenticeships inquiry launched
Sub-Committee on Education, Skills and the Economy launches inquiry into apprenticeships and the 'skills gap'
12 February 2016
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Spending Review and Autumn Statement 2015 report published
The Treasury Committee publishes its Sixth Report of Session 15-16
11 February 2016
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Investigatory Powers: on the right track but significant changes needed
Joint Committee on the Draft Investigatory Powers Bill publishes its report
11 February 2016
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Trade Unions and the Government give evidence to Committee
Trade Union and Party Funding Committee takes evidence on Thursday 11 February
11 February 2016
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BBC governance needs radical overhaul, Committee report finds
Culture, Media and Sport Committee publishes report on BBC Charter Review
11 February 2016
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Fiscal framework must be true to principles of Smith Commission
Scottish Affairs Committee publishes report on the fiscal framework
11 February 2016
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Unaccompanied minors in the EU inquiry launched
The EU Home Affairs Sub-Committee issues a call for evidence on its latest inquiry
10 February 2016
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Mary Creagh MP elected Chair of Environmental Audit Committee
Speaker has announced that Mary Creagh MP has been elected EAC Chair
10 February 2016
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Bank of England Deputy Governors questioned on financial stability
EU Financial Affairs Sub-Committee takes evidence on Thursday 11 February at 11.30am
10 February 2016
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Committee expresses concerns over funding of Right to Buy
Communities and Local Government Committee publishes report on housing associations and Right to Buy
10 February 2016
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Climate change targets at risk without CCS investment
Energy and Climate Change Committee report warns carbon capture and storage cuts challenges COP21 targets
10 February 2016
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Farming Minister gives evidence on agricultural resilience to Committee
EU Energy and Environment Sub-Committee takes evidence on Wednesday 10 February at 11am
09 February 2016
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Allocation of overseas resources discussed by development experts
International Development Committee takes evidence on achieving impact in fragile states
09 February 2016