Parliament, government and politics
Parliament, government and politics news from UK Parliament.
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European law specialist gives evidence on Human Rights Act repeal
EU Justice Sub-Committee takes evidence on Tuesday 15 December at 10.45am
15 December 2015
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Defra funding cuts must not put flood protection at risk
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee warns that budgets must not affect vital flood protection work
15 December 2015
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Housing and Planning Minister questioned on Right to Buy
Communities and Local Government Committee takes evidence from Brandon Lewis MP on Right to Buy
14 December 2015
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EU membership costs and benefits for the UK examined
Foreign Affairs Committee questions Baroness Ashton on impact of EU membership on the UK
14 December 2015
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Academics and experts questioned on vehicle type approval
Transport Committee questions academics and experts on emissions testing and vehicle type approval
14 December 2015
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Government Ministers give evidence on online platforms
EU Internal Market Sub-Committee takes evidence on Monday 14 December at 4.40pm
14 December 2015
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Committee meets Scottish ministers and MSPs to discuss EU reform
EU Select Committee takes evidence on Wednesday 16 October
14 December 2015
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Housing experts questioned on Right to Buy
Communities and Local Government Committee hears evidence on housing associations and Right to Buy
14 December 2015
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Services to people with neurological conditions explored
Public Accounts Committee questions health representatives on outcomes for people with neurological conditions
14 December 2015
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Europe Minister answers questions on EU referendum and refugee crisis
EU Select Committee hears evidence from Minister for Europe
14 December 2015
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Journalists, lawyers and mobile service providers give evidence
Committee on the Draft Investigatory Powers Bill takes evidence on 14 December
14 December 2015
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Committee explores how EU membership affects UK science
Lords Science and Technology Committee takes evidence on Tuesday 15 December
14 December 2015
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Facts behind the gender pay gap examined
Women and Equalities Committee scrutinises causes of gender pay gap and what can be done to address it
14 December 2015
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Minister questioned on outcomes of Paris climate change talks
Energy and Climate Change Committee takes evidence on outcomes of Paris COP 21
11 December 2015
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Care Quality Commission not yet an effective regulator
Public Accounts Committee publishes report on Care Quality Commission
11 December 2015