Commons
Commons news from UK Parliament.
Australia free trade deal examined by MPs
Committee to take evidence on the free trade deal the UK signed with Australia in December 2021
06 May 2022
MPs to examine impact of pornography industry on attitudes to women and girls
Committee to hold the first evidence session exploring the impact of pornography on attitudes towards women and girls
06 May 2022
Minister questioned on reducing plastic waste
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee session examines issues including recycling rates and other government targets
05 May 2022
Speaker Hoyle welcomes delegates to first ever British Overseas Territories Conference
The Speaker of the House of Commons has welcomed his counterparts from across the British Overseas Territories to their first ever Speaker-led conference.
04 May 2022
Chair calls on Lord Harrington to address “significant concerns” on support for refugees and local councils
Chair writes to Lord Harrington, Minister for Refugees
04 May 2022
Elon Musk invited to give evidence to DCMS Committee
Elon Musk has been invited to appear before the Committee
04 May 2022
MPs examine protecting whales and other marine mammals
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee examines issues affecting marine mammals such as whales, dolphins and porpoises
29 April 2022
Legal recognition of non-binary gender identities to be debated by MPs
MPs to debate a petition relating to legal recognition of non-binary gender identities
29 April 2022
‘Poor’ handling of FOI requests by Government spurs call for independent audit
Committee publishes its report on The Cabinet Office Freedom of Information Clearing House
29 April 2022
Nigeria is a global strategic partner for UK, say MPs
Foreign Affairs Committee publishes report on Nigeria and the Integrated Review
28 April 2022
Parliament's working year comes to a close: 2021-22 session ends
Parliament's 2021–22 session has been brought to a close with a 'prorogation' announcement on Thursday 28 April 2022
28 April 2022
Venture capital market inquiry launched
Treasury Committee explore the state of the UK’s venture capital industry
28 April 2022
Independent Expert Panel recommends suspending Liam Byrne MP for bullying staff member
Following an investigation by an independent investigator the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards upheld an allegation of bullying against Mr Byrne’s by a former member of his constituency staff made under Parliament’s Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme (ICGS)
28 April 2022
Foreign Affairs Committee publishes Government Response to Sovereignty for sale: follow-up to the acquisition of Newport Wafer Fab
Committee publishes the Government’s Response to its report, Sovereignty for sale: follow-up to the acquisition of Newport Wafer Fab
28 April 2022
Treasury Committee publishes Government response to fraud, scams and economic crime report
Committee publishes responses from the Government, Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) to its report on Economic Crime
28 April 2022