Commons
Commons news from UK Parliament.
Health and Social Care Committee names core members of Expert Panel
Committee names six core members of its Expert Panel that will carry out independent evaluation on Government progress in meeting ministerial pledges on a range of health and social care targets
21 December 2020
Committee Chair urges Government to reveal plans to tackle child food poverty
Chair writes to the Government urging them to provide clarity on plans to tackle food poverty
21 December 2020
Name companies that have taken furlough money, says Committee
Public Accounts Committee publishes Covid-19: Support for jobs report
20 December 2020
Last week in the Commons: 14-18 December
The House adjourned for Christmas recess on Thursday. Ministers made statements on Coronavirus, the Online Harms Consultation, the Energy White Paper and more.
18 December 2020
Violence and abuse towards retail workers inquiry launched
The Home Affairs Committee announces a new inquiry to explore the police response to incidents of violence and abuse experienced by retail workers
18 December 2020
Committee reports on EU state aid rules and future cross-border police co-operation
The European Scrutiny Committee publishes documents considered by the Committee on 16 December 2020
18 December 2020
Minister questioned on High Speed Two
The Transport Committee examines the progress of the High Speed Two, which are planned to take place over the course of this Parliament
18 December 2020
Zero emission vehicles and road pricing inquiry launched
The Transport Select Committee considers the implications of accelerating the shift to zero emission vehicles
18 December 2020
Barriers to citizenship for NI residents scrutinised
Committee launch new inquiry on Citizenship and Passport Processes in Northern Ireland
18 December 2020
Appointment Children’s Commissioner for England report published
The Education Committee has agreed that Dame Rachel de Souza is appointable to the post of Children’s Commissioner for England
17 December 2020
Progress needed on delivering common frameworks
Common Frameworks Scrutiny Committee writes to Minister for the Constitution and Devolution
17 December 2020
Committee questions Michael Gove and Transition Task Force officials as negotiations continue
Committee to hold a virtual evidence session with Michael Gove MP and representatives from the Cabinet Office’s Transition Task Force
17 December 2020
Risk of UK taxpayer bailout on up to £26 billion of Covid Bounce Back Loans
The Public Accounts Committee publishes their report on the Bounce Back Loan Scheme
16 December 2020
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