Devolution
Devolution news from UK Parliament.
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Minister questioned on historical abuse in Northern Ireland
MP for North Antrim Ian Paisley has asked ministers to make a statement about historical abuse in Northern Ireland.
24 July 2019
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Northern Ireland (Executive Formation etc) Bill returns to the Lords
Government reporting on Executive formation on agenda
23 July 2019
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Ministers questioned about decriminalisation of abortion
Urgent question asked by Diana Johnson MP
23 July 2019
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Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) Bill: Commons stages
MPs consider Lords amendments to the Bill
18 July 2019
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New inquiry asks 'can increased devolution boost England's cities and regions?'
Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee launch new inquiry looking into the progress of devolution in England
12 July 2019
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Committee regrets decision to fast-track Northern Ireland Bill
Fast-tracking Northern Ireland Bill 'constitutionally unacceptable' say Lords
10 July 2019
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UK Government considers wide-ranging devolution reform, following Committee report
Report influences Government to review the role of the Scotland Office and ingovernmental relations
10 July 2019
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Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster David Lidington MP questioned by EU Committee
EU Committee takes evidence on Wednesday 19 June at 4.10pm on 19 June 2019
17 June 2019
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Committee recommends review of Scotland Office and Secretary of State for Scotland
Report calls into question the relevance of the Scotland Office, and notes a deterioration in UK-Scotland government relations
07 June 2019
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Gove questioned on Scottish agriculture after Brexit
Committee question Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs on what the return of powers to the UK means for Scottish agriculture
04 June 2019
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"Consensus can be found", statement on Northern Ireland talks
Ministerial statment on the political process in Northern Ireland
04 June 2019
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Lords marks twenty years of devolution
Peers debate role of devolved administrations
23 May 2019
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Lords EU exit regulations: 20 May
Coach and bus services for Northern Ireland on agenda
21 May 2019
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Interparliamentary Forum on Brexit holds seventh meeting
Statement following seventh meeting of Interparliamentary Forum is published
29 April 2019
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Lords EU exit regulations: 3 April
Animal and plant health and flying flags on agenda
04 April 2019