Legislative process
Legislative process news from UK Parliament.
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Private members' bills in the Lords in the 2022-23 session
Follow the progress of private members' bills in the House of Lords during the 2022-23 session of Parliament
25 August 2023
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MPs call for rural Scottish communities to give views on rising cost of living
MPs call for rural Scottish communities to give views on rising cost of living
07 July 2023
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Seeking views on the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill
The Communications and Digital Committee is looking into and seeking your views on the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill.
24 May 2023
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Three candidates progress to election for Chair of Energy Security and Net Zero Committee
Three candidates will be on the ballot paper for the position of Chair of the newly-created Energy Security and Net Zero Committee
24 April 2023
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New inquiry launched into the work of the Office for Students
The Industry and Regulators Committee has today published a call for evidence for its new inquiry into the Office for Students. It is inviting written submissions from interested individuals and organisations.
03 March 2023
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The appointment and dismissal of permanent secretaries and other senior civil servants
The Constitution Committee would like your views on the process of appointment and dismissal of permanent secretaries and other senior civil servants, and whether any changes are necessary.
28 February 2023
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Migration policies are harming families and society
The Justice and Home Affairs Committee publishes its report All families matter: An inquiry into family migration. The report explores the impact of family migration policies on families and society, including the experience of separated families and the situation of the NHS.
28 February 2023
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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
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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
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Electronic Trade Documents Bill [HL] call for evidence issued
Call for evidence on the Electronic Trade Documents Bill [HL] issued
16 December 2022
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Lord Speaker's speech on future of the House of Lords
On Wednesday 7 December, the Lord Speaker gave the Hansard Society Parliamentary Affairs Anniversary Lecture.
07 December 2022
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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
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Levelling-Up Committee examines proposed Exempt Accommodation legislation
Levelling-Up Committee examines proposed Exempt Accommodation legislation
08 November 2022
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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
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Joint Committee to focus on draft Mental Health Bill and criminal justice system
01 November 2022