Non-departmental public bodies
Non-departmental public bodies news from UK Parliament.
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What will post-Brexit competition policy mean for business and consumers?
The Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee holds an evidence session on State Aid and Post-Brexit Competition Policy
22 October 2021
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Capita examined on the treatment of MoD contracted staff
Representatives from Capita will face questions from the Defence Sub-Committee on the Treatment of Contracted Staff for the MOD’s Ancillary Services
22 October 2021
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Constitution and legal experts questioned on select committee powers
Committee of Privileges discuss its proposals to strengthen select committee powers
22 October 2021
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What’s on in the Lords 25-28 October
Discover the latest questions, debates, and bill scrutiny coming up in the House of Lords from Monday 25 October.
22 October 2021
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Defence Secretary questioned on UK withdrawal from Afghanistan
MPs question Secretary of State for Defence and Chief of Defence Staff on the UK withdrawal from Afghanistan
22 October 2021
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Secretary of State questioned on latest NI legacy proposals
Northern Ireland Affairs Committee examines the UK Government’s latest proposals to address the legacy of the Troubles
22 October 2021
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Decisions of the Petitions Committee, 19 October 2021
On 19 October 2021 the Committee considered e-petitions which had received over 100,000 signatures. The Committee also considered e-petitions that had reached over 10,000 signatures and received a Government response, and petitions that had received a revised response.
22 October 2021
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Government’s R&D spending commitments: MPs warn of grave consequences of backing out
Chair writes to the Prime Minister, Chancellor and Business Secretary
22 October 2021
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Experts and local government give evidence on adult social care
The Housing Communities and Local Government Committee looks into long-term funding of adult social care
22 October 2021
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Coming up in the Commons 25-29 October
A round up of this week's business in the House of Commons
22 October 2021
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Westminster Hall to hold a general debate on Black History Month 2021
MPs to hold a general debate on Black History Month 2021
22 October 2021
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Government response published on nutrition work by aid watchdog Sub-Committee
International Development Committee publishes special report
22 October 2021
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Chair and CEO of the Equality and Human Rights Commission questioned
Women and Equalities Committee explore topics including the EHRC’s response to the equalities impact of the Covid-19 pandemic
22 October 2021
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Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme (ICGS) publishes third Annual Report
The ICGS has now published its third Annual Report, covering July 2020-June 2021
22 October 2021
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Deprived local areas and schools ‘hit hardest’ by DfE’s school funding changes
Public Accounts Committee publishes report on school funding
21 October 2021