Devolution
Devolution news from UK Parliament.
Lords debates state of local government
Members discuss case for reinvigoration of local democracy. Catch up
16 June 2023
How well does Whitehall understand devolution? MPs call for evidence in new inquiry
Whitehalls understanding of devolution? MPs call for evidence in new inquiry
08 June 2023
Northern Ireland (Interim Arrangements) Bill completes passage through Parliament
Members complete Lords stages. Catch up
25 May 2023
MPs to debate 25 years of devolution in Wales
MPs to hold a debate on 25 years of devolution in Wales
24 March 2023
New inquiry and call for evidence launched on the Windsor Framework
The Sub-Committee on the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland has launched a new inquiry into the Windsor Framework, with the publication of a call for written submissions.
17 March 2023
Lords considers Northern Ireland (Executive Formation and Organ and Tissue Donation) Bill
Members discuss draft law to extend Executive formation period until January 2024. Catch up
28 February 2023
Three short debates in the Lords
Members discuss Police & Crime Panels, rural health care and UK-Iran relations. Catch up
24 February 2023
Medicines must not be forgotten as outcome of Protocol negotiations is awaited, urges Committee
The House of Lords Sub-Committee on the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland has written to the Foreign Secretary on its follow-up investigation into the provision of medicines to Northern Ireland.
24 February 2023
Common frameworks: an unfulfilled opportunity? report debate
The House of Lords Debates the Common Frameworks Scrutiny Committee’s report Common Frameworks: An Unfulfilled Opportunity?
01 February 2023
Medicine supply to Northern Ireland to receive further scrutiny
The Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland Sub-Committee takes evidence from pharmaceutical industry representatives
16 January 2023
Northern Ireland (Executive Formation etc) Bill completes passage through Parliament
Members discuss rules regarding appointment of Northern Ireland ministers as draft legislation set to become law. Catch up
06 December 2022
Lords completes committee stage of the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill
Members discuss the extent of ministerial power, the position of the negotiations with the EU, the European Court (CJEU) and more. Catch up
08 November 2022
Lords Committee visit Northern Ireland as part of Protocol Bill scrutiny
Protocol Sub-Committee visit Northern Ireland to hear about the impact of the Protocol and the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill
20 October 2022
Northern Ireland Protocol Bill inquiry call for evidence launched
Call for evidence launched for inquiry into the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill
13 October 2022
UK and EU urged to reset dialogue on the Protocol to rebuild trust and damaged relationships
The Sub-Committee on the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland has published a follow-up report on the impact of the Protocol. The report finds that the Protocol is having a ‘feast or famine’ economic impact
27 July 2022