Non-departmental public bodies
Non-departmental public bodies news from UK Parliament.
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Government questioned about proposed changes to Withdrawal Agreement
Keir Starmer MP asks urgent question on the Withdrawal Agreement
07 October 2019
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Big Ben's spire revealed as first pieces of scaffolding removed
On Monday 7 October, part of the iconic Elizabeth Tower will again be visible after two years behind scaffolding
07 October 2019
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DWP pressed on regulation of new pension “superfunds”
Chair writes to DWP on concerns about defined benefit pension schemes
07 October 2019
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Committee examines government's economic foreign policy
Foreign Affairs Committee examines the coherence and effectiveness of FCO economic policy
05 October 2019
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Government response to post-Brexit report raises questions
UK Government response to post-Brexit customs report raises more questions than it answers
04 October 2019
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Committee to take further evidence on preparations for Brexit
The impact of Brexit on border operations examined
04 October 2019
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Brexit Secretary asked for full text of the Government's Irish border
European Union Committee writes to Rt Hon Stephen Barclay MP
04 October 2019
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This week in the Commons: 4 October 2019
A round up of this week's business in the Chamber and Westminster Hall
04 October 2019
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Lords debates human rights in future trade deals
Peers discuss protections in independent trade agreements
04 October 2019
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Lords debates treatment of offenders
Members discuss management reforms in prisons and communities
04 October 2019
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Chair writes to Prime Minister requesting earlier date for Liaison Committee appearance
Liaison Committee publishes letter to the Prime Minister
03 October 2019
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Committee responds to Brexit Minister on UK participation in EU meetings
European Union Committee corresponds with Brexit minister Lord Callanan
03 October 2019
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Prime Minister updates the House of Commons on Brexit negotiations
Boris Johnson updated MPs on Brexit negotiations and the Irish backstop
03 October 2019
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Humanitarian situation in the Middle East examined
International Development Committee follow-up on Yemen, Syria, Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories
03 October 2019
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Lords debates UK's withdrawal from the EU
Peers discuss UK's plans for Brexit
03 October 2019