Non-departmental public bodies
Non-departmental public bodies news from UK Parliament.
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The evolution of devolution – Committee take evidence on English devolution
Academics questioned on challenges Government white paper needs to focus on over the question of English devolution
19 October 2020
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Scottish students and staff focus of Scottish Affairs session
Scottish Affairs Committee hears from Scottish student unions on student experience during the pandemic
19 October 2020
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HS2 Bill Committee publishes report
19 October 2020
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Health and Social Care Committee to publish report on Social Care: Funding and Workforce
Committee to publish report on Social Care: Funding and Workforce
19 October 2020
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Committee to question Permanent Secretary and senior officials
Committee to question the Permanent Secretary and other DWP senior officials about the work of the Department, during a session on the DWP’s 2019-20 Annual Report and Accounts.
19 October 2020
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Westminster Hall to hold a general debate on the spending of the Ministry of Justice on legal aid
MPs to hold a debate on the spending of the Ministry of Justice on legal aid in Westminster Hall
19 October 2020
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Westminster Hall to hold a general debate on Transparency of the Integrated Activity Fund
MPs to hold a debate on Transparency of the Integrated Activity Fund in Westminster Hall
19 October 2020
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Coming up in the Commons: 19-23 October 2020
We’ve put together a list of highlights to keep you on top of the legislation, debates and questions coming up this week that you need to know about.
19 October 2020
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MPs call for starter payments to provide financial support during wait for first Universal Credit payment
Work and Pensions Committee report highlights difficulties faced by people claiming Universal Credit
18 October 2020
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Westminster Hall to hold a general debate on support for children and families during the covid-19 outbreak
Westminster Hall to hold a general debate on support for children and families during the covid-19 outbreak
16 October 2020
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MPs to debate Black History Month
MPs to hold a debate on Black History Month
16 October 2020
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MPs to investigate scale and human impact of staff burnout in NHS and social care
Health and Social Care Committee hears from frontline workers, experts and senior leaders of the social care and NHS workforces on measuring burnout and its implications
16 October 2020
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Committee concludes work and announces report publication date
16 October 2020
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Second evidence session on coronavirus: lessons learnt to be held
Science and Technology and Health and Social Care Committees to hold their second evidence session into the inquiry Coronavirus: lessons learnt
16 October 2020
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Experts questioned on current state of UK biodiversity
Environmental Audit Committee examines what the Government should be prioritising ahead of COP15
16 October 2020