Commons
Commons news from UK Parliament.
Coming up in the Commons 31 October – 4 November
Here is an overview of debates scheduled in the Commons Chamber over the coming week. Please note, this business was announced in the Commons Chamber by the Leader of the House of Commons, Penny Mordaunt MP, on Thursday 27 October.
28 October 2022
Exempt housing and support services are a ‘complete mess’, says Committee
26 October 2022
Northern Ireland Troubles Bill risks widespread breaches of human rights law
Joint Committee on Human Rights publishes report on Legislative Scrutiny: Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill
25 October 2022
Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme (ICGS) publishes fourth annual report
The ICGS has now published its fourth annual report, covering July 2021-June 2022. The report outlines the operation of the ICGS, and highlights some of the key developments in the scheme this year
25 October 2022
Think tanks and research groups questioned on Government’s plans to boost employment
Work and Pensions Committee examines plans for jobs and employment support
25 October 2022
UK Government debt management explored by MPs
Treasury Committee hears from the leadership of the Debt Management Office
25 October 2022
Experts questioned on animal welfare implications of trade deal with Gulf states
International Trade Committee explores the opportunities and challenges faced by the UK agri-food sector in relation to trade with the Gulf region
24 October 2022
Minister questioned on Channel crossings
Home Affairs Committee examines the current situation with Channel crossings
24 October 2022
Damaging Government action hindering tourism’s post-pandemic recovery, Committee warns
Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee publishes report on promoting Britain abroad
23 October 2022
Coming up in the Commons 24-28 October
Find out what's coming up in the House of Commons Chamber 24-28 October
21 October 2022
EU’s database on NI Protocol rules ‘unilateral’, says Foreign Secretary
Foreign Secretary James Cleverly writes to the European Scrutiny Committee
21 October 2022
Independent Expert Panel recommends suspending Christian Matheson MP for “serious sexual misconduct”
The Independent Expert Panel (IEP) has today published a report recommending that Christian Matheson MP is suspended from the House of Commons for four weeks for breaching Parliament’s Sexual Misconduct Policy.
21 October 2022
Significant threat to economic growth in Wales unless grid constraints for renewables are resolved, warn MPs
Committee publishes report on Grid capacity in Wales
21 October 2022
ASau yn rhybuddio bod bygythiad sylweddol i dwf economaidd yng Nghymru oni bai bod cyfyngiadau’r grid ar gyfer ynni adnewyddadwy yn cael eu datrys
Committee publishes their report on Grid capacity in Wales
21 October 2022
Government must restore doctor-patient relationship to the heart of general practice, say MPs
Health and Social Care Committee publishes report on the future of general practice
19 October 2022