Commons
Commons news from UK Parliament.
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Minister questioned on Electronic Waste and the Circular Economy
Environmental Audit Committee hears from DEFRA Minister as it concludes its inquiry on Electronic Waste and the Circular Economy
14 September 2020
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We must slam the brakes on biodiversity loss, says Chair
Environmental Audit Committee Chair comments on Sir David Attenborough documentary on extinction and UN biodiversity targets
14 September 2020
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Coming up in the Commons, 14–18 September 2020
Wondering what’s happening in the Chamber this week? We’ve put together a list of highlights to keep you on top of the legislation, debates and questions you need to know about.
14 September 2020
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Pension freedoms and protecting savers: Committee holds first oral evidence session on pension scams
Consumer groups and pension industry experts questioned on pension scams
11 September 2020
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Committee to hold Pre-Appointment Hearing for the role of HM Chief Inspector of Prisons
Committee to question Government's preferred candidate for the role of HM Chief Inspector of Prisons
11 September 2020
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This week in the Commons: 7-11 September
Your guide to this week's events in the Chamber.
11 September 2020
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Committee questions Scottish and Welsh Governments on Internal Market Bill and Brexit preparedness
Committee to hold a virtual evidence session, featuring representatives from the Scottish and Welsh Governments.
11 September 2020
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Streaming giant Netflix to be questioned by MPs, alongside Sky and Channel 5
MPs to hear from senior executives on Netflix’s role as the leading subscription video on demand service in the UK in its inquiry into the future of public service broadcasting
11 September 2020
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Scottish Secretary to discuss covid impact on Scotland and Whitehall-Holyrood relations
Committee to question Alister Jack on the state of intergovernmental relations and lessons learned during the coronavirus pandemic
11 September 2020
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Financial regulators should urgently consider extending complaints scheme consultation
Chair writes to the FCA and Bank of England, urging them to consider extending the consultation period
11 September 2020
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Evidence session on the draft Building Safety Bill with fire safety and construction industry representatives
Committee to take evidence as part of its pre-legislative scrutiny of the draft Building Safety Bill
11 September 2020
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MPs to debate support for the freelance workers and the self-employed
Backbench Business Committee debate support for the freelance workers and the self-employed on Thursday 17 September 2020
11 September 2020
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Committee to question Secretary of State, Gavin Williamson MP
Committee to hold an accountability hearing with the Secretary of State for Education, Gavin Williamson MP.
11 September 2020
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MPs to debate the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
Backbench Business Committee debate the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme on Thursday 17 September 2020
11 September 2020
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MoJ’s “naïve” approach to outsourcing has failed the taxpayer and prisoners
Committee publish their report Improving the prison estate
10 September 2020