Non-departmental public bodies
Non-departmental public bodies news from UK Parliament.
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MPs cast first ever remote votes in Commons Chamber
MPs took part in the first ever remote division in the House of Commons
12 May 2020
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Impact of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) on Foreign Direct Investment examined
International Trade Committee examines impact of COVID-19 on UK trade in services and Foreign Direct Investment
12 May 2020
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Procedure Committee third issue of guidance on virtual proceedings published
Procedure Committee issues further guidance on virtual proceedings
12 May 2020
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Urgent question on Government's economic package
Chancellor, Rishi Sunak answers urgent question on Government's economic package
12 May 2020
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Committee examines shielding prisoners, including older inmates
Justice Committee looks into how the government protects prisoners from Covid-19, with particular reference to older inmates.
12 May 2020
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MPs to examine impact of coronavirus on progress towards environment goals
MPs to examine impact of coronavirus on progress towards environment goals
12 May 2020
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Evidence session with Government Ministers and call for evidence
Evidence session with Government Ministers and call for evidence
12 May 2020
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Prime Minister gives update on Covid-19 Strategy
Update from the Prime Minister, Boris Johnson on Covid-19 Strategy
11 May 2020
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Lords questions government on Covid-19 in oral questions on 12 May
You can watch the session online at Parliament TV
11 May 2020
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What is the future of commercial radio as a news provider?
Communications and Digital Committee takes evidence on Tuesday 12 May at 3.00pm
11 May 2020
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Impact of Covid-19 (Coronavirus): Digital inclusion examined
Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee examines the impact of ‘digital divide' in accessing online support during Covid-19 crisis
11 May 2020
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Health & Safety Executive questioned on impacts of the coronavirus pandemic
Work and Pensions Committee continues its work examining the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic by taking evidence from the Health & Safety Executive
11 May 2020
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Gall porthladdoedd rhydd fod o fudd i economi Cymru, ond nid ydynt yn ‘ateb i bob problem'
08 May 2020
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Freeports can benefit Welsh economy, but are ‘no silver bullet'
Welsh Affairs Committee publish their report on 'freeports and Wales'
08 May 2020
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Remote voting report published by the Procedure Committee
The House of Commons Procedure Committee publishes an extensive report regarding remote voting in divisions
08 May 2020