Non-departmental public bodies
Non-departmental public bodies news from UK Parliament.
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Government responds to Petitions Committee letter on water safety education
Petitions Committee publishes letter from Minister for Children and Families
26 May 2022
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Media reporting of women in Parliament: Editor of Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday Editor writes to Committee Chair
Edward Verity also committed to appear before the Committee to give further evidence
26 May 2022
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Lords congratulates Her Majesty the Queen on her Platinum Jubilee
On Thursday 26 May, the House of Lords congratulated Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on her Platinum Jubilee. Catch up
26 May 2022
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Committee Corridor: House of Commons podcast considers continuing crisis in Afghanistan
Host Tom Tugendhat MP is joined by Professor Michael Semple, an acclaimed expert on Afghanistan and south Asia
26 May 2022
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Call for evidence for National Disability Strategy inquiry in multiple formats
The Committee wants to hear from as many people as possible for their inquiry into the Government’s National Disability Strategy.
26 May 2022
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Outsourcing and treatment of contracted staff – Ministry of Defence ‘must do better’, says Defence Committee
The Treatment of Contracted Staff for The MoD’s Ancillary Services
26 May 2022
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Emissions must be reduced in the construction of buildings if the UK is to meet net zero, MPs warn
The Environmental Audit Committee publishes a report on construction as part of their Sustainability of the built environment inquiry
26 May 2022
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PAC Chair’s Sixth Annual Report published
Public Accounts Committee publishes the Sixth Chair’s Annual Report
25 May 2022
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Sir Robert Goodwill elected Chair of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
Five candidates were nominated for the role of Chair, triggering an election amongst MPs
25 May 2022
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Decisions of the Petitions Committee, 24 May 2022
Petitions Committee publishes decisions considered
25 May 2022
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Government must act on 'ghost children' missing from education system
The Education Committee publish Government response to report
25 May 2022
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Scottish First Minister declines invitation to appear before Committee
Scottish Affairs Committee’s invitation to Nicola Sturgeon declined citing her responsibilities and range of commitments
25 May 2022
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Call for written evidence: Public Order Bill
Call for written evidence: Public Order Bill
25 May 2022
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Inquiry launched into the Semiconductor Industry in the UK
The Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee examines the strengths and weaknesses of the semiconductor industry
25 May 2022
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Michael Gove to be questioned by MPs on Levelling-Up Bill
Stuart Andrew MP, Minister for Housing, will also give evidence on the Government’s housing plans.
25 May 2022