Devolution
Devolution news from UK Parliament.
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Royal Assent: Northern Ireland (Regional Rates and Energy) Bill
The Northern Ireland (Regional Rates and Energy) Bill has received Royal Assent.
29 March 2019
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Lords EU exit regulations: 25 March
Peers discuss farming, plant health and criminal justice
26 March 2019
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Government pressed on Northern Ireland Assembly election delay
Extension under 2018 Bill delays requirement for Assembly elections
21 March 2019
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MPs question Scottish Government Minister on Scottish-UK relations
The final evidence session will examine the impact of Brexit on UK-Scottish relations
11 March 2019
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Technical solution to border possible with trust and goodwill, finds Committee
Northern Ireland Affairs Committee publishes report on the backstop and the implications of a hard border
11 March 2019
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This week in the Commons: 8 March 2019
A round up of this week's business in the Chamber and Westminster Hall
08 March 2019
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Northern Irish politicians give evidence on the backstop
Northern Ireland Affairs Committee hears from NI politicians on the backstop and voice for Northern Ireland in EU negotiations
06 March 2019
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UK minister questioned on UK-Scottish Government relationship
The impact of Brexit on intergovernmental relations explored in questions to the Minister for the Constitution
05 March 2019
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Northern Ireland Budget (Anticipation and Adjustment) (No. 2) Bill: Commons stages
MPs debate all stages of the Bill in the House of Commons today
05 March 2019
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Northern Ireland (Regional Rates and Energy) (No. 2) Bill: Commons stages
MPs are debating all stages of the Bill in the House of Commons today
05 March 2019
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Committee examines use and misuse of drugs in Scotland
Committee look into rising drug misuse in Scotland, and whether Edinburgh has sufficient powers to tackle the problem
04 March 2019
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Government questioned as Northern Ireland deadlock continues
Opposition asks urgent question on the restoration of devolution in Northern Ireland
13 February 2019
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Committee questions former ministers and officials on Scotland-UK relations
The Scottish Affairs Committee will examine current and post-Brexit relations between the two governments
05 February 2019
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Committee questions MPs and officials on Scotland-UK relations
The Scottish Affairs Committee will examine current and post-Brexit relations between the two governments
04 February 2019
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Interparliamentary Forum on Brexit holds sixth meeting
Statement following sixth meeting of Interparliamentary Forum on Brexit is published
18 January 2019