Non-departmental public bodies
Non-departmental public bodies news from UK Parliament.
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Legacy proposals ‘unilateral and unhelpful’, say MPs
Committee publish interim report on the Government's new proposals to address the legacy of the Troubles in Northern Ireland
26 October 2020
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Call for evidence reopened after UK-Japan deal publication
The International Agreements Sub-Committee is reopening its call for evidence for the UK-Japan trade negotiations inquiry
23 October 2020
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Sentencing Council consultation on sentencing guidelines for firearms offences
Committee to publish report on sentencing guidelines for firearms offences
23 October 2020
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International Trade Committee launches inquiry into UK-Japan trade agreement
The International Trade Committee today launches an inquiry on the UK-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA).
23 October 2020
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This week in the Commons: 19-23 October
Catch up on what happened this week in the Commons.
23 October 2020
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Committee Chairs Question Powers of Stop-Gap 'Independent' Environmental Regulator
Letter comes in response to Government delays to the establishment of the new regulator in holding the Government to account on environmental protections
23 October 2020
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Committee Chairs Question Powers of Stop-Gap 'Independent' Environmental Regulator
Letter comes in response to Government delays to the establishment of the new regulator in holding the Government to account on environmental protections
23 October 2020
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Inquiry launched on UK common frameworks after Brexit
UK common frameworks programme after Brexit inquiry launches
23 October 2020
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Social inequalities and small businesses in Lords questions for government
Members turns spotlight on the economy and education in questions 26 – 29 October
23 October 2020
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Treasury Committee seeks update on UK’s customs preparedness for end of Brexit transition
The Treasury Committee took evidence from the Minister of State at the Cabinet Office and HM Treasury
23 October 2020
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Committee launches new Economic Crime inquiry
Inquiry will explore progress made on previously examined areas including money laundering and consumers as victims of economic crime
23 October 2020
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Committee to question Ofcom and the National Cyber Security Centre
Committee to hold its fifth evidence session as part of its UK telecommunications infrastructure and the UK’s domestic capability inquiry
22 October 2020
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Trains fit for the future: Transport Committee returns to rail inquiry
Inquiry will examine the use of alternative fuels in contributing to achieving 'net zero' greenhouse gas emissions
22 October 2020
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Britain has a vital role to play on an increasingly competitive world stage
Foreign Affairs Committee publishes its Report 'Brave new Britain? The future of the UK's international policy'
22 October 2020
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Welcome FCDO clarification that sexual relations between FCDO staff and ODA beneficiaries will be treated as potential gross misconduct
International Development Committee publishes correspondence on ODA staff terms and conditions on sexual relations with beneficiaries
22 October 2020