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MPs to hold a general debate on the publication of the Integrated Review of Security, Defence, Development and Foreign Policy
MPs to hold a general debate on the publication of the Integrated Review of Security, Defence, Development and Foreign Policy
05 February 2021
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Coming up in the Commons: 8-12 February 2021
We’ve put together a list of highlights to keep you on top of the legislation, debates and questions coming up in the Commons between 8-12 February.
05 February 2021
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Ministers questioned on the educational underachievement of white pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds
The Education Committee examines the extent of the educational underperformance of disadvantaged white pupils
05 February 2021
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Evidence session on local government financial sustainability and section 114 notices
HGLG Committee examines local authority financial sustainability and section 114 notices
05 February 2021
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MPs to investigate long-standing issues around the use of restraint, sectioning orders and seclusion
Committee to hold an evidence session to investigate concerns around the treatment of autistic people and individuals with learning disabilities in NHS facilities
05 February 2021
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Committee endorse appointment of Chair of Office for Students
The Education Committee report on appointment of Lord Wharton of Yarm as Chair of Office for Students published
05 February 2021
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Decarbonising heat in homes: first hearing and evidence published
The Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee gives its first evidence session with academics and industry witnesses as part of its decarbonising heating in homes inquiry.
05 February 2021
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Support Catapults to deliver UK's innovation ambition, says Lords Committee
Science and Technology Committee publish report 'Catapults: bridging the gap between research and industry'
05 February 2021
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DfE “surprisingly unconcerned” on whether free school meals contractor was “profiting at taxpayers’ expense”
Public Accounts Committee publishes report on COVID 19: the free school meals voucher scheme
05 February 2021
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Reforming public transport after the pandemic examined
The Transport Select Committee questions bus operators, think-tanks, academics and campaign groups
04 February 2021
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IDC evidence session on the philosophy and culture of aid postponed
International Development Committee launches inquiry and holds first evidence session on The philosophy and culture of aid
04 February 2021
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What happened in the Lords: 1-5 February
See what's on the agenda in the House of Lords this week.
04 February 2021
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Report warns Government must learn from 5G security risks and publish new strategy on emerging technologies
Committee publishes report on the dependency of the UK's 5G rollout on just two vendors
04 February 2021
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Joint Committee on the Fixed-Term Parliaments Act hears from Dame Margaret Beckett MP
Joint Committee on the Fixed-Term Parliaments Act hears from Dame Margaret Beckett MP on the Fixed-Term Parliaments Act
03 February 2021
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What will this period of online learning mean for children’s futures?
The COVID-19 Committee will explore the long-term impact of the sudden shift to digital learning necessitated by the pandemic.
03 February 2021