Committee
Committee news from UK Parliament.
TikTok, Snap and Facebook questioned on body image
The Women and Equalities Committee examines changing the perfect picture: an inquiry into body image
15 December 2020
Digital trade and data inquiry launched
The International Trade Committee inquiry explores a range of issues, including digital trade and data provisions in Free Trade Agreements
15 December 2020
Forced labour in UK value chains – Nusrat Ghani responds to BBC report on labour in China’s Xinjiang cotton fields
Committee member Nusrat Ghani MP comments on use of 'slave labour' in Xinjiang cotton fields in response to BBC investigation
15 December 2020
Lords Liaison Committee recommends new committees
The Committee recommends the establishment of several new committees, to complete its review of committees
15 December 2020
Youth unemployment committee recommended to the House
The House of Lords Liaison Committee has published its sixth report of the 2019–21 session, in which it recommends to the House a proposal for a new special inquiry committee in 2021.
15 December 2020
MPs to examine if EU-fund replacement meets Scotland’s needs
Committee launch new inquiry on Scotland and the shared prosperity fund
15 December 2020
Chair comments on Online Harms legislation
Chair comments on Online Harms legislation
15 December 2020
Darren Jones, Business Committee Chair, comments on Energy White Paper
Chair's comments come in response to the Government's publication of a White Paper on cleaning up energy supplies, creating green jobs, and keeping household bills affordable, in its efforts towards achieving net-zero emissions
14 December 2020
Committee to question Government's preferred candidate for Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration
Committee will question David Neal, the Government's preferred candidate for the role of Independent Chief Inspector
14 December 2020
Committee to take evidence on Covid-19 data and the leisure and retail sectors
RFU, British Beer & Pub Association and British Independent Retailers Association to give evidence
14 December 2020
Government promises decision on legal status of e-scooters following trials
Committee publishes Government Response to their third report, E-scooters: pavement nuisance or transport innovation?
14 December 2020
Westminster Hall to hold a general debate on the UK hydrogen economy
MPs to hold a general debate on the UK hydrogen economy in Westminster Hall
14 December 2020
Westminster Hall to hold a general debate on the future of fairs and showgrounds
MPs to hold a general debate on the future of fairs and showgrounds in Westminster Hall
14 December 2020
Westminster Hall to hold a general debate on the provision of healthcare support services in the period between conception and age two
MPs to hold a general debate on the provision of healthcare support services in the period between conception and age two
14 December 2020
New job creation plan needed to prevent New Year spike in unemployment
The Economic Affairs Committee publishes its report ‘Employment and COVID-19: time for a new deal’.
14 December 2020