Parliament

MPs to hold a general debate on the Covid-19 outbreak and employment rights

Communications and Digital Committee launch inquiry into freedom of expression online

EU Environment Sub-Committee writes to Minister for Business, Energy and Clean Growth, about North Sea energy cooperation and net zero

We’ve put together a list of highlights to keep you on top of the legislation, debates and questions coming up this week that you need to know about.

This week, from Monday 16 to Thursday 19 November, members quiz the government on the spread of COVID-19 due to students returning to university, the resumption of face to face medical appointments and encouraging environmental behaviour change. 

Minister for Justice to be questioned on impact of no-deal Brexit on access to EU criminal databases and co-operation mechanisms with Republic of Ireland

The Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee examines the impact of streaming services and the obligations PSBs have to provide public benefit and serve diverse communities

The Environmental Audit Committee explores the role of social housing providers in improving energy efficiency

Members discuss

MPs will investigate the toll of burnout and excessive workload on the mental wellbeing of NHS and care staff

Committee to hold their final evidence session into their inquiry The coroner service

Committee to hold a roundtable discussion with school leaders to explore the educational outcomes for white working-class pupils

Natural England has written to the Environmental Audit Committee

Committee to scrutinise the emergency measures that the Government has introduced to support rail operators through the pandemic

Committee to hear from businesses, unions and representative business groups from sectors including retail, leisure and hospitality