Non-departmental public bodies
Non-departmental public bodies news from UK Parliament.
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Minister questioned on human rights implications of long lockdown
Joint Committee on Human Rights seeks to understand the differing interpretation of lockdown rules
20 April 2021
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Tenth edition of guidance on proceedings for hybrid House and hybrid Grand Committee published
The Procedure and Privileges Committee publishes 10th Edition of guidance on hybrid House and hybrid Grand Committee
20 April 2021
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European electric car battery rules could impact UK markets, investment
The European Scrutiny Committee publishes documents considered on 14 April 2021
20 April 2021
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IDC launches climate change inquiry ahead of COP26
International Development Committee launches new inquiry on Climate change, development and COP26
20 April 2021
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MPs to examine NI Protocol trade service
Committee to question representatives from the firms implementing a key service to ease trade between Great Britain and Northern Ireland
20 April 2021
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Conduct Committee publish report upholding Baroness Tonge's appeal
The Conduct Committee publishes a report on the conduct of Baroness Tonge
20 April 2021
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Treasury Committee launches inquiry into lessons from Greensill Capital
Committee launches new inquiry into Lessons from Greensill Capital
20 April 2021
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Treasury Committee seeks update on state of business current account market
Treasury Committee writes to six financial institutions in the UK about the state of the business current account market
19 April 2021
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International Trade Committee reports on UK freeports
International Trade Committee publishes report on UK freeports
19 April 2021
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Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee launches Greensill inquiry
Committee launches Greensill inquiry
19 April 2021
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Here Comes The Summer: but are our waterways safe to be enjoyed recreationally?
The Committee will hear from leading academics and environmental campaigners as part of the inquiry considering the Water quality in rivers
19 April 2021
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UK and Canadian Speakers host transatlantic Q&A
Parliamentary interns had the chance to quiz not one, but two Speakers of the House of Commons during a virtual meeting to discuss how democracies had responded to Covid
19 April 2021
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Defence and Security Industrial Strategy examined
The Committee will discuss the Government’s Defence and Security Industrial Strategy (DSIS) with Professor John Louth, independent author and defence analyst, and Paul Hough, defence business consultant
19 April 2021
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CHAIR COMMENT: European Super League
Chair comments on proposals for a European Super League
19 April 2021
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Work and Pensions Committee holds pre-appointment hearing for Chair of the Pensions Regulator
Work and Pensions Committee holds pre-appointment hearing with Sarah Smart
19 April 2021