Commons
Commons news from UK Parliament.
Sub-Committee on Foreign Involvement in the Defence Supply Chain publishes Special Report
Letter and Government response to Foreign Involvement in the Defence Supply Chain report published
27 April 2021
UK Space Strategy and UK Satellite Infrastructure inquiry launched
Science and Technology Committee investigates the infrastructure, skills and investment required for an effective UK space strategy
27 April 2021
Police representatives questioned on violence and abuse towards retail workers
Home Affairs Committee investigates how police forces respond to incidents of violence and abuse towards staff
27 April 2021
EU proposals on ‘Big Tech’ could have significant impact on UK
The European Scrutiny Committee publishes documents considered on 21 April 2021
27 April 2021
Joint Committee on Human Rights: Every Fixed Penalty Notice issued under coronavirus Regulations must be reviewed
New report by Committee says fixed penalty notices (FPNs) are muddled, discriminatory and unfair
27 April 2021
Women in the Armed Forces Sub Committee hears from MOD
Defence Sub Committee examines issues including tackling unacceptable behaviours and reforms following the Wigston Review
26 April 2021
Ministers set for questions on renewables in Wales
The Welsh Affairs Committee examines support for the development of the renewable energy industry in Wales
26 April 2021
Women in prison inquiry launched
Justice Committee examines issues including what progress has been made on commitments to reduce the number of women in custody
26 April 2021
Minister questioned on failure to resolve barriers to creative work
Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee questions Lord Frost on Government failure to resolve barriers to creative work in the EU
26 April 2021
Industry representatives questioned on barriers to GB to NI animal movements
Northern Ireland Affairs Committee examines the barriers faced by livestock farmers under the Northern Ireland Protocol
26 April 2021
New role for Speaker’s Chaplain strengthens Parliament and Abbey links
The Speaker of the House of Commons has welcomed the appointment of his Chaplain – Revd Tricia Hillas – as a Canon of Westminster. The move reunites the two historic roles and reinforces the warm relationship between Parliament and Westminster Abbey
26 April 2021
Government 'failing to demonstrate ambition' on clean air targets
Committee publish Government's response to their report Air Quality and coronavirus: a glimpse of a different future or business as usual
24 April 2021
Westminster Hall to hold a general debate on the effectiveness of asylum accommodation and the dispersal scheme in providing support for asylum seekers
MPs to hold a general debate on the effectiveness of asylum accommodation and the dispersal scheme in providing support for asylum seekers
23 April 2021
Coming Up in the Commons: 26-30 April
A guide to what's on in the House of Commons Chamber
23 April 2021
Care Minister faces questions on mistreatment of people in inpatient hospitals
Committee to take evidence from Helen Whately
23 April 2021