Central government
Central government news from UK Parliament.
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The Salisbury-Addison Convention and minority government
Constitution Committee publishes evidence on the Salisbury-Addison Convention
20 October 2017
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Civil service inquiry breaks new ground as Government approaches Brexit
Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee publishes report on work of civil service
02 May 2017
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UKTI-PA contract a sorry saga from beginning to end
Public Accounts Committee publishes report on UK Trade & Investment and the contract with PA Consulting
05 April 2017
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How will the industrial strategy affect different industry sectors?
Lords Science and Technology Committee takes evidence on Tuesday 14 March at 11.40am
21 March 2017
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Ministers appear before joint sitting of Holyrood and Westminster Committees
Scottish Affairs and Social Security Committees question UK and Scottish Ministers on social security
20 March 2017
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Still too easy for Prime Minister to disregard Cabinet procedures
Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee report on lessons still to be learned from Chilcot Inquiry
16 March 2017
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Public appointments process is still not transparent
Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee publishes follow-up report on the Grimstone Review
10 March 2017
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Minister questioned on prison reform and governor empowerment
Justice Committee questions private prison providers and the Minister of State for Prisons and Probation
28 February 2017
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Dr Liam Fox questioned on UK-EU trade following Brexit
International Trade Committee also questions the Secretary of State on the department's Government role
01 February 2017
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Chair of Lords Delegated Powers Committee questioned by Peers
Constitution Committee takes evidence on Wednesday 25 January at 10.30am
20 January 2017
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Lord Llewellyn and Lord Hill questioned by Committee
Foreign Affairs Committee questions Lord Llewellyn on Ambassador to Paris appointment and Lord Hill on European Commission resignation
10 January 2017
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UK Intergovernmental relations must improve as negotiations to leave EU begin
Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee publishes report the future of the Union
08 December 2016
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Former Parliamentary Counsels discuss the legislative process
Constitution Committee hears evidence on Wednesday 23 November at 10.25am
23 November 2016
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More transparency needed from HM Treasury on equality analysis
Women and Equalities Committee report finds Treasury must fulfil obligations to assess equalities impacts
18 November 2016
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Policy experts questioned on the Legislative Process inquiry
Constitution Committee hears evidence on 9 November at 10.30am
09 November 2016