Non-departmental public bodies
Non-departmental public bodies news from UK Parliament.

United Nations General Assembly priorities 2018 explored by Committee
International Relations Committee takes evidence on Wednesday 16 May at 1.35pm
15 May 2018

Performance of the Rural Payments Agency report published
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee report finds the RPA is failing in its core duties
15 May 2018

BEIS questioned on EU Commission's 'no-deal' stakeholder advice
EU Energy and Environment Sub-Committee writes to Secretary of State
15 May 2018

Proposals for proxy voting for MPs on parental absence
Procedure Committee publishes report on proxy voting for Members who are new parents
15 May 2018

Parliament's ambitious plastic plans unveiled
UK Parliament announces steps to drastically reduce its consumption of single-use plastics by 2019.
15 May 2018

Future of science, research and HE after Brexit examined
Exiting the European Union Committee focuses on science, research and higher education
14 May 2018

Homophobia, transphobia and biphobia discussed
MPs hold a debate on International day against homophobia, transphobia and biphobia
14 May 2018

Brand Britain inquiry launched
The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee launches an inquiry into Brand Britain: Promoting and Marketing British food and drink
14 May 2018

HMRC asked to give oral evidence about Government's customs plan
Treasury Committee asks HMRC to give evidence on comments that customs partnership is "unviable"
14 May 2018

Plastic bottles and coffee cups debated
MPs hold a debate on a motion on plastic bottles and coffee cups
14 May 2018

Carillion used its suppliers to "prop up failing business model"
Work and Pensions and Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committees Chairs comment on letter
14 May 2018

Backbench Business Committee weekly meeting
Watch MPs put forward a case to the Backbench Business Committee for House time to debate their selected subjects
14 May 2018

Mineral Planning Authorities and regulatory bodies questioned
Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee examines planning decisions on fracking
14 May 2018

Transport Committee examines Mobility as a Service
Transport Committee explores benefits for passengers and the Department's role in MaaS development
14 May 2018

Ministry of Defence questioned on military operations in Mosul and Raqqa
Defence Committee examines effectiveness of military actions in the recapture of Mosul and Raqqa
14 May 2018