Commons
Commons news from UK Parliament.
Chair reacts to PM’s statement on defence spending, the Integrated Review and global Britain
Chair of the Defence Committee, Tobias Ellwood comments on the Commons statement
19 November 2020
Foreign Involvement in the Defence Supply Chain examined
Defence Sub-Committee examines hostile foreign investments and the National Security and Investment Bill
19 November 2020
Committee explores the work of the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
The Transport Select Committee examines issues including the suspension of driver and rider learning and testing due to coronavirus
19 November 2020
Surge in demand for pets fuels animal cruelty concerns: MPs to investigate illegal pet smuggling
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee to hold evidence session on continuing concerns about illegal smuggling of pets into the UK on Tuesday 24 November 2.30pm
19 November 2020
Education Committee launches prison education inquiry
The Education Committee examines to what degree adults in prison and younger learners in custody can access suitable education
19 November 2020
New inquiry: The Windrush Compensation Scheme
Committee launches a new inquiry into the Windrush Compensation Scheme.
19 November 2020
MPs to debate a petition relating to Nigeria and the sanctions regime
MPs to debate a petition relating to Nigeria and the sanctions regime
19 November 2020
Procedure Committee calls on Government to listen to MPs and ‘extend virtual participation effectively’
Committee publishes report into virtual participation in debate
18 November 2020
Read UK Parliament's new children's book celebrating Disability History Month
Read UK Parliament's new children's book celebrating Disability History Month.
18 November 2020
Chair comments on announcement that Lord Dyson will lead investigation into BBC’s Princess Diana interview
Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee Chair Julian Knight responds to the announcement
18 November 2020
MPs to debate petitions relating to Covid-19 restrictions on gyms and sport
MPs to debate petitions relating to COVID-19 restrictions on gyms and sport
18 November 2020
Chair comments on Prime Minister’s 10-point plan
Chair reacts to the Prime Minister’s 10-point plan on the UK reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2050
18 November 2020
DWP must tackle its record benefit errors fairly
Committee publish their report Department for Work and Pensions 2019-20
18 November 2020
Call for evidence - BEIS Committee session on Brexit preparedness
Committee has issued a call for evidence submissions
18 November 2020
UK and US Speakers ‘meet’ to mark the voyage of the Mayflower
The incredible journey taken by the Mayflower from the UK to the USA has been marked by a special virtual meeting between the Commons Speaker and Speaker Nancy Pelosi, in the US House of Representatives.
17 November 2020