Non-departmental public bodies
Non-departmental public bodies news from UK Parliament.
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Impact of COVID-19 on developing countries and the international response examined
International Development Committee holds virtual evidence session on Friday 15 May
13 May 2020
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Secretary of State for Scotland gives evidence on Covid-19 strategy
Scottish Affairs Committee considers the implications of any divergence in policies and messaging between the UK and devolved governments
13 May 2020
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House of Commons Commission decisions – 11 May 2020
Decisions from meeting held in person and via Microsoft Teams on Monday 11 May 2020
13 May 2020
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Government to consider Nature Volunteer Force to tackle invasive species following Spending Review
Committee publishes Government response to the Environmental Audit Committee's report on Invasive Species
13 May 2020
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Poor contracting at MoD leaves taxpayer to shoulder ballooning costs
Committee publish report on Defence Nuclear Infrastructure
13 May 2020
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Poor contracting at MoD leaves taxpayer to shoulder ballooning costs
Committee publish their report Defence Nuclear Infrastructure
12 May 2020
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Secretary of State questioned on Covid-19 (Coronavirus)
Northern Ireland Affairs Committee to discuss the Government's Covid-19 response
12 May 2020
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House of Lords to increase sitting days
Members will have more time to scrutinise government
12 May 2020
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Committee examines impact of coronavirus on businesses and workers
Committee examines impact of coronavirus on businesses and workers
12 May 2020
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COVID (Coronavirus) in Scotland inquiry launched
The Scottish Affairs Committee launches an inquiry into COVID in Scotland
12 May 2020
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Statement from Business Secretary on Covid-19
Alok Sharma, Business Secretary, made a statement to the House of Commons
12 May 2020
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Chief Scientific Advisers questioned on COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
Science and Technology Committee examines UK science, research and technology capability
12 May 2020
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Parliament celebrates International Nurses Day and Florence Nightingale's 200th Birthday
Parliament celebrates International Nurses Day and Florence Nightingale's 200th Birthday
12 May 2020
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Chair comments on changes to the furlough scheme
Treasury Committee Chair comments on the Chancellor of the Exchequer's announcement
12 May 2020
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Lords questions government on universal credit and the economy on 13 May
The oral questions session will be held in an online proceeding
12 May 2020