Commons
Commons news from UK Parliament.
House of Commons rises for Easter recess
The House of Commons adjourned on Thursday 25 March for recess. The Commons Chamber will next sit on Tuesday 13 April at 2.30pm
26 March 2021
Further call for evidence for National security machinery inquiry
The Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy seeks submissions on the way the Integrated Review addresses aspects of the machinery
25 March 2021
Secretary of State questioned on work of the department
Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee examine issues across the work of the department
25 March 2021
Awarding of student grades: Committee writes to Secretary of State with concerns over the alternative arrangements for 2021
Committee writes to Gavin Williamson to raise concerns about the alternative arrangements being put in place for awarding grades this summer
25 March 2021
How can the construction industry become net zero ready?
The Environmental Audit Committee launches an inquiry on sustainability of the built environment
25 March 2021
Committee publish report on the future of public service broadcasting
Government has left itself with no options on BBC licence fee, warn MPs
25 March 2021
Government statement a ‘bitter blow’ for Gaddafi-Semtex victims
Northern Ireland Affairs Committee Chair criticises the Government’s announcement
24 March 2021
Supporter attendance at football matches campaigner nominated for Petition Campaign of the Year
Supporter attendance at football matches campaigner nominated for Petition Campaign of the Year
24 March 2021
Child food poverty campaigner nominated for Petition Campaign of the Year
Child food poverty campaigner nominated for Petition Campaign of the Year
24 March 2021
Future of land-based education: Committee to raise concerns with Government
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee raises concerns about national delivery of education for agriculture and the environment
24 March 2021
COP26 preparations and local impact to be examined by MPs
Committee to hear evidence on preparation for COP26 UN Climate Conference in Glasgow
23 March 2021
Cuts to scientific research would be “paradoxical”
The Science and Technology Committee calls for Prime Minister to turn his personal attention to resolving funding issues
23 March 2021
UK Parliament holds minute’s silence for National Day of Reflection
On 23 March, the Speakers of both Houses of Parliament led a minute’s silence to mark the anniversary of the first lockdown
23 March 2021
Committee seeks government view on EU tax transparency initiative
The European Scrutiny Committee publishes documents considered by the Committee on 17 March 2021
23 March 2021
Disability employment gap: Work and Pensions Committee holds oral evidence session
Committee to question policy experts and representatives from local authorities, support organisations and business
23 March 2021