Non-departmental public bodies
Non-departmental public bodies news from UK Parliament.
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Global Travel Taskforce: International travel has its wings clipped by cautious Government report
Transport Committee publishes report: Safe return of international travel?
21 April 2021
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Select Committee on the Armed Forces Bill publishes final report on Bill
The Select Committee on the Armed Forces Bill publishes its Special Report
21 April 2021
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Committee examines National security machinery
Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy explores the structure and operation of the National Security Council
21 April 2021
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Home Affairs Committee launches inquiries into rape and violence against women and girls
The Home Affairs Committee announces the terms of reference into a new inquiry into violence against women and girls.
21 April 2021
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Speaker's statement on the death of Hon. Emilia Monjowa Lifaka, MP
Speaker's statement on the death of Hon. Emilia Monjowa Lifaka, MP, Chair of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association
21 April 2021
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Chair comments on the Written Ministerial Statement on ODA allocations
International Development Committee Chair releases statement on ODA allocation.
21 April 2021
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Committee asks what long-term support parents and families will need as result of pandemic
COVID-19 Committee takes evidence at 9.45am on Tuesday 27 April
21 April 2021
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Vacancy: Specialist Adviser to the DCMS Committee
The Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee (DCMS) is looking for a specialist adviser for its inquiry into Influencer culture.
21 April 2021
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Concern regarding the continuation of virtual visits to “looked after children”
21 April 2021
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Mental health in prison inquiry launched
The Justice Committee inquiry seeks to understand the scale of mental health need within prisons
21 April 2021
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MPs to debate petition relating to air ambulance funding
MPs to debate a petition relating to air ambulance funding
21 April 2021
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Ministers questioned on digital trade and data
The International Trade Committee holds the final evidence session of its inquiry into digital trade and data
21 April 2021
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Speaker statement on the result of the Lord Speaker election
Statement from Sir Lindsay Hoyle, Speaker of the House of Commons, following the election of John McFall - Lord McFall of Alcluith - as the new Lord Speaker.
21 April 2021
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Lord McFall of Alcluith is next Lord Speaker
House of Lords elects McFall of Alcluith as fourth Lord Speaker. Find out more
21 April 2021
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Chair responds to written ministerial statement on Smart Motorways
Chair of the Transport Committee reacts to Government announcement that Smart Motorway construction will continue
21 April 2021