Central government
Central government news from UK Parliament.
Government must prioritise common frameworks to maintain effectiveness of the Union, says Lords committee
Common Frameworks Scrutiny Committee publishes its report Common frameworks: an unfulfilled opportunity?
14 July 2022
Chair-designate of Environment Agency quizzed by MPs
EFRA Committee to hold pre-appointment hearing with preferred candidate for Chair of the Environment Agency
30 June 2022
Lords debates standards of behaviour and honesty in political life
Members discuss the impact on the democratic process from a reduction in standards in political life. Catch up
24 June 2022
Lords debates the location of both Houses of Parliament
Members discuss the case for both Houses of Parliament to continue to be co-located in the same city. Catch up
17 June 2022
Lords debates Queen's Speech
Lords debates content of the Queen's Speech following the State Opening of Parliament. Catch up
19 May 2022
State Opening of Parliament 2022
The State Opening of Parliament marks the formal start of the parliamentary year and the Queen's Speech sets out the government’s agenda for the 2022-23 session, outlining proposed policies and legislation. Find out more
10 May 2022
Committee on Standards calls for new package of reforms to regulate APPGs and safeguard Parliament
The detailed report comes following a long-running investigation into the activities of APPGs and their governance.
03 May 2022
Elections Bill completes passage through Parliament
Bill becomes an Act of Parliament. Catch up
28 April 2022
Prospective boss of Ofwat to be quizzed by MPs
The prospective new Chair of Ofwat, Iain Coucher, will appear before the House of Commons Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee.
14 April 2022
Government responds to Committee’s report on digital regulation
The Government agrees with the Communications and Digital Committee that more joined up working is needed between various agencies when it comes to regulating the digital space.
28 March 2022
Lords debates five private members’ bills
Members discuss pensions, British Sign Language, game birds, glue traps and approved premises for substance testing. Catch up
28 March 2022
Dissolution and Calling of Parliament Bill awaits Royal Assent
Members discuss Commons reasons for disagreeing to Lords amendments on dissolution approval votes. Catch up
23 March 2022
Decisions of the Petitions Committee, 1 March 2022
The Committee considered e-petitions and received responses from the government
02 March 2022
Michael Gove to face questions from committee of MPs on constitutional issues
Michael Gove answers questions on his remit as Levelling Up Secretary and Minister for Intergovernmental Relations
25 February 2022
Lords concludes examination of' Northern Ireland (Ministers, Elections and Petitions of Concern) Bill at third reading
House of Lords completes its examination of bill at third reading. Catch up
25 January 2022