Non-departmental public bodies
Non-departmental public bodies news from UK Parliament.
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International Trade Committee launches inquiry into the UK-Australia free trade agreement
International Trade Committee to examine whether the Government has secured a good deal for the UK
17 December 2021
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Home Office asked to review evidence on butchers’ visas
Chair of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee Neil Parish MP, writes to Minister for Safe and Legal Migration at the Home Office
17 December 2021
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Sharing data for public good: How can privacy be protected?
The Science and Technology Committee launches a new inquiry The right to privacy: Digital data
17 December 2021
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Bosnia-Herzegovina's constitution on agenda in Lords debate
Members debate the importance of Bosnia-Herzegovina's constitutional integrity and upholding the Dayton peace agreement. Catch up
17 December 2021
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Lords debates international development
Find out more about the Lords debate on the government's announcement of a new development strategy for the UK. Catch up
17 December 2021
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Book a 360° virtual journey through the Palace of Westminster
In these free 45-minute online talks, your presenter takes you on a guided 360° virtual tour
16 December 2021
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House of Commons rises for Christmas recess
The House of Commons adjourned on Thursday 16 December for Christmas recess and will next sit on Wednesday 5 January at 2.30pm
16 December 2021
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House of Lords Podcast: a healthier nation, and government by 'diktat'
What is needed to make England a healthier nation? and why are two committees concerned about government use of secondary legislation? Find out in this month's House of Lords Podcast.
16 December 2021
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Foreign Affairs Committee publishes Government response to Global Health report
Government responds to Foreign Affairs Committee report on Global Health, Global Britain
16 December 2021
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Treasury Committee consents to OBR appointment
Committee announces its consent to the appointment of Professor David Miles to the OBR Budget Responsibility Committee
16 December 2021
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Disabled people’s experiences of the benefits system: Work and Pensions Secretary given ‘final chance’ to publish report
Committee Chair writes to the Work and Pensions Secretary
16 December 2021
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MPs criticise government stalling on puppy smuggling
MPs have criticised the government for being slow to act on issues such as puppy smuggling and the importing of mutilated puppies.
16 December 2021
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Committee writes to Government on democratic deficit and Article 2 of Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland
Committee writes to Government on democratic deficit under the Protocol
16 December 2021
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SMEs suffering most one year on from signing of Trade and Cooperation Agreement
European Affairs Committee publishes report on trade in goods between GB and the EU
16 December 2021
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What’s on in the Lords 13-16 December
Find out what's happening in the House of Lords from 13-16 December
16 December 2021