Non-departmental public bodies
Non-departmental public bodies news from UK Parliament.
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Further information required on the UK Emissions Trading System (ETS)
Common Frameworks Scrutiny Committee writes to Minister for Business, Energy and Clean Growth
07 October 2020
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Government response – The COVID-19 pandemic and international trade
International Trade Committee publishes Government Response
07 October 2020
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Post-transition plans for Channel Tunnel safety raise business continuity concerns
Committee publish report highlighting Channel Tunnel safety procedures after the post-Brexit transition period
07 October 2020
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MPs to examine how UK aid is mitigating secondary impacts of coronavirus in developing countries
International Development Committee calls for written evidence on phase 2 of the impact of the Coronavirus on development inquiry
07 October 2020
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Keep it covered: Commission urges passholders to wear face coverings
Statement following meeting held on Tuesday 6 October 2020
06 October 2020
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Scottish university representatives questioned on sector funding challenges
Scottish Affairs Committee examines the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on universities
06 October 2020
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CAEC fully involving International Development Committee until any wider committee restructuring takes place
Committee to continue to operate as four committees with IDC a full member
06 October 2020
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Freeports proposals examined with business representatives and devolved administrations
International Trade Committee examines the Government's plans for freeports
06 October 2020
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Business Committee publishes Industrial Strategy written evidence
Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee publishes the written evidence submissions for its Industrial Strategy inquiry
06 October 2020
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Academics questioned on future of UK-Ireland security co-operation after Brexit
Northern Ireland Affairs Committee examines post-Brexit future of cross-border policing and security
06 October 2020
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Chair comments on Prime Minister’s announcement on wind power
Environmental Audit Committee Chair reacts to the Prime Minister’s announcement on UK wind power
06 October 2020
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EAC revisit fashion sustainability and working conditions in UK garment industry
Environmental Audit Committee follow-up work on its 2018 inquiry, Fixing fashion: clothing consumption and sustainability
06 October 2020
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Committee takes evidence from key industries in Wales
Welsh Affairs Committee hears from experts covering the steel, automotive and pharmaceutical industries in Wales
05 October 2020
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Committee hears from local government and regional business voices
Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee Committee publishes written evidence submissions for its new ‘levelling up’ inquiry
05 October 2020
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Post Office & Horizon inquiry – update
Committee looks at the impact on sub-postmasters and its effect on the future viability of the Post Office
05 October 2020