Parliament, government and politics
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Football governance: CMS Committee publishes Government response to report
Committee publishes the Government’s response to its report on football governance
26 September 2023
Action needed now to support vulnerable customers this winter, MPs say
Urgent action is needed from the Government, Ofgem and energy suppliers to help households facing an apparently inevitable new winter crisis, a cross-party committee of MPs says today
25 September 2023
UK Public Accounts Committee Network hosted in Westminster
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) hosted representatives of financial scrutiny committees and national audit bodies from around the UK, Crown Dependencies and British Islands and Mediterranean Region at an event earlier this month
24 September 2023
Defence Sub-Committee reacts to “fundamentally wrong” MOD decision on Service accommodation
The Defence Sub-Committee on Service Accommodation has published a letter to the Ministry of Defence (MOD) reacting to the Department’s decision not to allow Service personnel to contribute to its inquiry.
22 September 2023
Lords debates situation in Ukraine
Members discuss the situation in Ukraine. Catch up
22 September 2023
EFRA Committee launches inquiry into education and career opportunities in land-based sectors
From agricultural robotics and engineering to conservation and environmental advice, MPs will examine the wide range of career opportunities which exist in land-based sectors including and beyond farm-based jobs
22 September 2023
How would new strikes laws actually work? Transport Committee sets 9 tests for Government
Transport Committee publishes report on Minimum service levels for rail
21 September 2023
Draft Media Bill: CMS Committee amendments would ensure legislation is in best interests of audiences
Culture, Media and Sport Committee publishes its final report on the Draft Media Bill
21 September 2023
Defence Committee issues call for written evidence on Women in the Armed Forces
Defence Committee issues call for written evidence on Women in the Armed Forces
21 September 2023
The Lord Speaker addresses the RSA
Lord Speaker addresses the Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce
21 September 2023
Comment: Prime Minister’s speech on policies to meet net zero
20 September 2023
New inquiry: The rights of older people
The Women and Equalities Committee launches a new inquiry on the rights of older people, examining whether ageist stereotyping and discrimination is preventing them from participating fully in society
20 September 2023
The House of Commons rises for conference recess
The House of Commons adjourned on Tuesday 19 September for conference recess and will next sit on Monday 16 October at 2.30pm
20 September 2023
EFRA Committee to hold evidence session on XL bully dogs
In response to the ban announcement and the recent reports of attacks by XL Bullies, the Committee has scheduled an additional evidence session on 18 October
20 September 2023
Online Safety Bill completes passage through parliament
Bill awaits Royal Assent. Catch up
20 September 2023