Non-departmental public bodies
Non-departmental public bodies news from UK Parliament.
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Chair comment's on today’s publication of BBC Group Annual Report and Accounts 2019/20
Value for money a key issue in light of alternative streaming services, increases to pay of on-air talent and number of executives paid over £150,000 a year
15 September 2020
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Insurance ruling provides “hope” for businesses disrupted by coronavirus
Businesses interrupted by coronavirus to receive insurance pay-outs
15 September 2020
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House of Commons maintains its Covid-secure status
Parliament's status as a Covid-secure workplace continued
15 September 2020
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Apple refusal to respond to EAC on environmental sustainability and repairability of its products
Apple refuses to answer MPs’ questions on environmental sustainability and repairability of its products
15 September 2020
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Chair urges Parliamentary support for Committee to scrutinise foreign aid across Government departments
International Development Committee publishes correspondence
15 September 2020
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Minister questioned on Electronic Waste and the Circular Economy
Environmental Audit Committee hears from DEFRA Minister as it concludes its inquiry on Electronic Waste and the Circular Economy
14 September 2020
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We must slam the brakes on biodiversity loss, says Chair
Environmental Audit Committee Chair comments on Sir David Attenborough documentary on extinction and UN biodiversity targets
14 September 2020
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Coming up in the Commons, 14–18 September 2020
Wondering what’s happening in the Chamber this week? We’ve put together a list of highlights to keep you on top of the legislation, debates and questions you need to know about.
14 September 2020
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Impact of the Coronavirus on development examined
International Development Committee takes evidence on Tuesday 15 September at 2.30pm
14 September 2020
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Arbenigwyr masnach ac economegwyr yn amlinellu effaith sicrhau cytundeb a dim cytundeb i Gymru
11 September 2020
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FAC holds session on FCDO’s role strengthening and learning from the WHO post-Covid
Foreign Affairs Committee examines the WHO’s handling of the Covid-19 pandemic
11 September 2020
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Lords questions government on free school meals, NHS and more
Members query government action in daily questions 14 – 17 September
11 September 2020
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Pension freedoms and protecting savers: Committee holds first oral evidence session on pension scams
Consumer groups and pension industry experts questioned on pension scams
11 September 2020
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Committee to hold Pre-Appointment Hearing for the role of HM Chief Inspector of Prisons
Committee to question Government's preferred candidate for the role of HM Chief Inspector of Prisons
11 September 2020
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This week in the Commons: 7-11 September
Your guide to this week's events in the Chamber.
11 September 2020