Parliament, government and politics
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UK vaping industry called to account following rise in use among children
Health and Social Care Committee questions representatives of the UK vaping industry
23 June 2023
Overview of House of Lords Committee activity in 2022-23
The House of Lords Liaison Committee today publishes its report on committee activity in 2022-23.
23 June 2023
Half of prison officers do not feel safe at work - “shocking” new survey
A large-scale survey of prison staff by the Justice Committee has revealed half of the prison officers in England and Wales do not feel safe at the prisons they work in
23 June 2023
Lord Speaker's Corner: Baroness Butler-Sloss
Baroness Butler-Sloss, formerly the highest-ranking female judge in England and Wales, talks about her career and changes in parliamentary scrutiny of draft laws.
23 June 2023
Committee Corridor: Select committee podcast returns with two new hosts and focus on equalities and democratic engagement
It is ‘morally correct’ that children’s voices are heard through the process of the UK’s Covid-19 inquiry, Children’s Commissioner for England, Dame Rachel de Souza tells Committee Corridor.
22 June 2023
ASau yn gorffen casglu tystiolaeth ar y gwrandawiad darlledu yng Nghymru gan Gomisiynydd y Gymraeg a Gweinidog y DU, Syr John Whittingdale
Bydd y Pwyllgor Materion Cymreig yn cynnal ei sesiwn dystiolaeth derfynol fel rhan o'r ymchwiliad 'Darlledu yng Nghymru'
22 June 2023
MPs wrap up evidence gathering on broadcasting in Wales hearing from the Welsh Language Commissioner and UK Minister Sir John Whittingdale
The Welsh Affairs Committee will be holding its final evidence session as part of the ‘Broadcasting in Wales’ inquiry
22 June 2023
Voter ID - Levelling-Up Committee announces evidence hearing with Electoral Commission and election administrators
On Monday 3 July, the Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (LUHC) Committee will question the Electoral Commission and election administrators on the introduction of voter ID
22 June 2023
Lords considers British Nationality (Regularisation of Past Practice) Bill
Members consider draft law to change rules regarding settled status of EU and Swiss nationals in the UK. Catch up
22 June 2023
UK Government only committed to “bare minimum” of required defence spending, Committee says
The Defence Committee publishes a letter to the Secretary of State for Defence alongside the Government’s response to its report: “Special Relationships? US, UK and NATO?”
22 June 2023
Transport Committee calls for sustained financial support for bus services in England
Committee publishes DfT’s response to its own report that scrutinised the National Bus Strategy
22 June 2023
DfT promises to sort muddle of maritime policies in response to major Transport Committee report
Among the headline recommendations of the Committee’s report into the ‘Maritime 2050’ strategy, it called on the DfT to review and streamline the “muddle” of 184 recommendations it set itself four years ago.
20 June 2023
Independent Expert Panel upholds appeal by John Nicolson MP against bullying and harassment complaint
The Independent Expert Panel (IEP) has published a report setting out why it has upheld an appeal by John Nicolson MP against a complaint of bullying and harassment against him
20 June 2023
MPs examine Sudan conflict and FAC survey results
Foreign Affairs Committee hold its second spotlight session on the situation in Sudan
20 June 2023
Lack of transparency on non-executive directors in Government, say MPs
In a new report, the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee highlights a lack of transparency on the appointment and activities of non-executive directors in Government.
19 June 2023