Parliament, government and politics
Parliament, government and politics news from UK Parliament.
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Home Secretary gives evidence to the Draft Investigatory Powers Committee
Committee on the Draft Investigatory Powers Bill takes evidence on 13 January
11 January 2016
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Motoring experts give evidence on vehicle type approval
Transport Committee holds second evidence session for vehicle type approval inquiry
11 January 2016
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Permanent Secretary questioned on the department's Annual Report
Communities and Local Government Committee questions Permanent Secretary on the DCLG Annual Report 2014-15
11 January 2016
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Secretary of State questioned on Sustainable Development Goals
International Development Committee questions Secretary of State Justine Greening on Sustainable Development Goals
11 January 2016
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Clarity needed on effect of key elements of Immigration Bill
Lords Constitution Committee publishes report on the Immigration Bill
11 January 2016
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Chair's statement on Contracted-out health and disability assessments
Chair of Public Accounts Committee issues statement on contracted-out health and disability assessments
08 January 2016
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Committee publishes written evidence
Committee on the Draft Investigatory Powers Bill publishes written evidence
07 January 2016
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National Academies explore impact of EU membership on UK science
Lords Science and Technology Committee takes evidence on Tuesday 12 January
07 January 2016
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Broadcasting in Wales evidence continues
Welsh Affairs Committee hears from Ofcom's Advisory Committee and Aberystwyth University representatives
07 January 2016
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Digital skills gap in business and their workforce examined
Science and Technology Committee holds first evidence session looking at digital skills in relation to business
07 January 2016
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Syria's lost refugee children – urgent Government response needed
International Development Committee publishes report on Syrian refugee crisis
05 January 2016
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Environment Agency questioned on flooding
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee hears from Environment Agency representatives on recent flooding
31 December 2015
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Green Investment Bank's remit must be protected if sold
Environmental Audit Committee publish Future of the Green Investment Bank report
19 December 2015
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Prime Minister questioned by Liaison Committee
Liaison Committee holds evidence session with the Prime Minister, David Cameron
18 December 2015
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Charities, policy and cybersecurity experts give evidence
Committee on the Draft Investigatory Powers Bill takes evidence on 21 December
18 December 2015