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Commons news from UK Parliament.
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Embodied carbon and retrofitting policy under the microscope by MPs
The Environmental Audit Committee questions academics, industry professionals, the Chartered Institute of Building and the Green Alliance
19 October 2021
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MPs pay tribute to Sir David Amess MP
Following the tragic death of Sir David Amess MP, the House of Commons paid tribute to Sir David on Monday 18 October
18 October 2021
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Work of the National Security Adviser examined
Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy questions Sir Stephen Lovegrove
14 October 2021
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Adequacy of benefits system support in Wales examined by MPs
The Welsh Affairs Committee quiz a range of experts on the support provided
14 October 2021
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MPs and Peers to hear from Martin Lewis on the dangers of financial scams online
Draft Online Safety Bill committee take evidence at 9.45am on Thursday 9 September 2021
14 October 2021
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MPs to debate petition relating to animal testing
MPs to debate a petition relating to animal testing
14 October 2021
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Facebook whistleblower Sophie Zhang to give public evidence for the first time
Draft Online Safety Bill committee take evidence at 4.45pm on Monday 18 October 2021
13 October 2021
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MPs to debate petition relating to endometriosis and PCOS
On Monday 1 November, MPs will debate a petition relating to endometriosis and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
12 October 2021
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Rt Hon James Brokenshire MP has sadly died
On 8 October it was announced that Rt Hon James Brokenshire MP had sadly passed away following a long illness.
08 October 2021
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Water company CEOs questioned on pollution failures
The Environmental Audit Committee quiz bosses from five of the largest water and sewerage companies in England
07 October 2021
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New Bank of England Chief Economist: Treasury Committee publishes CV and questionnaire
Treasury Committee publishes CV and questionnaire from Huw Pill
07 October 2021
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EU must follow UK-Spain deal on Gibraltar
Chair reacts to news that the EU Council has approved the European Commission’s negotiating mandate on future trade relations and border rules with Gibraltar
06 October 2021
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UK Government and businesses must take decisive steps to boost sustainable consumption critical to protect global nature
Committee publishes their report on The UK's footprint on global biodiversity
29 September 2021
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Government 'unprepared to press go' on 'evident and ready solutions' to post-Brexit movement of animals between UK and EU
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee publishes Moving animals across borders report
29 September 2021
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Justice Committee calls for root and branch reform of prison mental health support
Committee publishes their report on Mental health in prison
29 September 2021