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Committee news from UK Parliament.

WEC to hear evidence on the need for statutory miscarriage bereavement leave
The Women and Equalities Committee will examine the workplace impacts of miscarriage and early pregnancy losses
27 November 2024

Comment: Storm Bert – flood resilience
PAC Chair Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown reacts to the widespread flooding following Storm Bert
27 November 2024

IDC, Senate Chairs: Sudan deserves urgent and unified response
Today, the Chair of the International Development Committee has released a joint statement with the Chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on the ongoing humanitarian situation in Sudan.
26 November 2024

Nick Smith MP elected as Chair of the House of Commons Administration Committee
The Administration Committee for the 2024 Parliament elected from among its membership Nick Smith MP as Chair
26 November 2024

Procedure Committee launches inquiry into reviewing proxy voting arrangements
The Procedure Committee has launched a new inquiry into reviewing the proxy voting arrangements introduced in the 2024–25 parliamentary session.
26 November 2024

MPs to hold a debate on the fishing industry
On Thursday 28 November in Westminster Hall, MPs will hold a debate on the fishing industry.
26 November 2024

MPs to hold a debate on freedom of religion in Pakistan
On Thursday 28 November in the Chamber, MPs will hold a debate on freedom of religion in Pakistan.
26 November 2024

MPs to hold a debate on the international status of Taiwan
On Thursday 28 November in the Chamber, MPs will hold a debate on the International status of Taiwan.
26 November 2024

Foreign Secretary David Lammy to face questions from the Foreign Affairs Committee
David Lammy, the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, faces questions for the first time from the Foreign Affairs Committee next Wednesday, at 3.30pm.
26 November 2024

Justice Committee launches new inquiry into rehabilitation and resettlement
The Justice Committee launches its first new inquiry of the Parliament entitled ‘Rehabilitation and resettlement: ending the cycle of reoffending’
26 November 2024

Government Bill to regulate football fails to define “English football” – Lords Committee criticises use of delegated powers in the Football Governance Bill
Government Bill to regulate football fails to define “English football” – Lords Committee criticises use of delegated powers in the Football Governance Bill
25 November 2024

Comment: COP29 climate finance deal
The 11th hour agreement reached at COP29 is a mixed bag. On the one hand, the fact that a significant $300 billion has been pledged to support the world’s poorest in tackling the devastating effects of climate change represents real progress.
25 November 2024

Foreign Affairs Committee launches inquiry into Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Today the Foreign Affairs Committee launches an inquiry into the UK’s role in finding a resolution to the long-standing conflict between Israelis and Palestinians.
25 November 2024

Fracturing news environment risks a “grim” future for UK
The Communications and Digital Committee publishes its report 'The future of news'.
25 November 2024

ESNZ makes urgent invitation to energy minister on new home heating announcement
The ESNZ committee has written urgently to minister for energy consumers Miatta Fahnbulleh asking her to appear at its hearing in Parliament on the 4 December, after the Government made a sudden announcement overnight of some home heating policy changes and initiatives.
22 November 2024