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Committee news from UK Parliament.
Tackle school absence crisis with better mental health and SEND support and urgent legislation, says Education Committee
The Education Committee has proposed a range of measures to reverse the worrying trend of children’s absence from school
26 September 2023
Football governance: CMS Committee publishes Government response to report
Committee publishes the Government’s response to its report on football governance
26 September 2023
Action needed now to support vulnerable customers this winter, MPs say
Urgent action is needed from the Government, Ofgem and energy suppliers to help households facing an apparently inevitable new winter crisis, a cross-party committee of MPs says today
25 September 2023
UK Public Accounts Committee Network hosted in Westminster
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) hosted representatives of financial scrutiny committees and national audit bodies from around the UK, Crown Dependencies and British Islands and Mediterranean Region at an event earlier this month
24 September 2023
Defence Sub-Committee reacts to “fundamentally wrong” MOD decision on Service accommodation
The Defence Sub-Committee on Service Accommodation has published a letter to the Ministry of Defence (MOD) reacting to the Department’s decision not to allow Service personnel to contribute to its inquiry.
22 September 2023
EFRA Committee launches inquiry into education and career opportunities in land-based sectors
From agricultural robotics and engineering to conservation and environmental advice, MPs will examine the wide range of career opportunities which exist in land-based sectors including and beyond farm-based jobs
22 September 2023
How would new strikes laws actually work? Transport Committee sets 9 tests for Government
Transport Committee publishes report on Minimum service levels for rail
21 September 2023
Draft Media Bill: CMS Committee amendments would ensure legislation is in best interests of audiences
Culture, Media and Sport Committee publishes its final report on the Draft Media Bill
21 September 2023
Defence Committee issues call for written evidence on Women in the Armed Forces
Defence Committee issues call for written evidence on Women in the Armed Forces
21 September 2023
Comment: Prime Minister’s speech on policies to meet net zero
20 September 2023
New inquiry: The rights of older people
The Women and Equalities Committee launches a new inquiry on the rights of older people, examining whether ageist stereotyping and discrimination is preventing them from participating fully in society
20 September 2023
EFRA Committee to hold evidence session on XL bully dogs
In response to the ban announcement and the recent reports of attacks by XL Bullies, the Committee has scheduled an additional evidence session on 18 October
20 September 2023
MoJ must investigate Official Injury Claim Service case backlog after whiplash reforms, Justice Committee says
There are a “growing number” of unresolved cases in the Official Injury Claim Service portal, the Justice Committee warns
19 September 2023
Culture, Media and Sport Committee Chair writes to broadcasters and TikTok over Russell Brand allegations and investigations
Culture, Media and Sport Committee Chair writes to broadcasters and TikTok over Russell Brand allegations and investigations
19 September 2023
Chair Comment: Work and Pensions Committee welcomes Royal Assent for legislation on expanding pensions auto-enrolment
Rt Hon Sir Stephen Timms MP commented today on the Pensions (Extension of Automatic Enrolment) (No. 2) Bill receiving Royal Assent
19 September 2023