Committee
Committee news from UK Parliament.
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
Committee visits Colne Valley viaduct
The Select Committee on the High Speed Rail (Crewe – Manchester) Bill visited the construction site for the Colne Valley viaduct as part of its consideration of proposals for the new high-speed station at Manchester Piccadilly
19 September 2023
MPs to explore how green spaces in built-up areas can help to meet the environmental challenges of urban living
How equally is access to urban green spaces distributed across all sectors of society?
19 September 2023
Children still at risk of detention and removal to Rwanda
Children still at risk of detention and removal to Rwanda
19 September 2023
Levelling Up Committee criticises ‘repeat offender’ DLUHC for delayed Government responses to Committee reports
Levelling Up Committee criticises ‘repeat offender’ DLUHC for delayed Government responses to Committee reports
19 September 2023
Defence Committee launches inquiry into conflict in the grey zone
Committee launches inquiry into conflict in the grey zone
18 September 2023
FAC issues call for evidence for follow-up to Afghanistan inquiry
FAC issues call for evidence for follow-up to Afghanistan inquiry
18 September 2023
Nominations open for Chair of Defence Committee
The Speaker has announced the timetable for the election of the Chair of the Defence Select Committee following the resignation of Tobias Ellwood
18 September 2023
Decisions of the Petitions Committee, 12 September 2023
Decisions of the Petitions Committee, 12 September 2023
15 September 2023
Government rejects MPs’ calls to legally define honour-based abuse
The Government has rejected calls by MPs to introduce a statutory definition of so-called honour-based abuse, despite warnings that it risks remaining a hidden crime without improved understanding of its complexities
14 September 2023
Government must better guide and support Whitehall to reset failing projects
Government must better guide and support Whitehall to reset failing projects
14 September 2023