House of Commons
House of Commons news from UK Parliament.
Parliament's working year comes to a close: 2019-21 session ends
The 2019–21 Parliamentary session has been brought to a close with a 'prorogation' announcement on Thursday 29 April 2021
29 April 2021
Climate change and pensions: MPs launch inquiry on pension stewardship and COP26
Committee launches an inquiry into the Government’s approach to ensuring pension schemes consider the risks to funds posed by climate change
29 April 2021
Foreign Affairs Committee launches new inquiry into crisis in Myanmar
Committee launches new inquiry into crisis in Myanmar
29 April 2021
Consultation launched on Hybrid Bill procedure and practice
A public consultation has been launched on Hybrid Bill procedure and practice
29 April 2021
European Statutory Instruments Committee publishes twenty-fourth report
Committee publishes their twenty-fourth report
29 April 2021
Petitions Committee calls for further clarity on safe singing in baby and toddler groups
Chair writes to Minister for Children and Families Vicky Ford MP to ask for further clarity regarding guidance on safe singing in baby and toddler groups
29 April 2021
Education Minister responds to Petitions Committee request for more information on diversity in the curriculum
Nick Gibb MP has responded to the Petitions Committee’s request for more information on the Government’s position on diversity in the curriculum
29 April 2021
Mineworkers’ pensions - Government should fix ‘historic injustice’ felt by Scheme members
The Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee publishes Mineworkers’ Pension Scheme report
28 April 2021
Inquiry launched into the rights of cohabiting partners, the fastest growing family type in England and Wales
Committee launches an inquiry into the rights of cohabiting partners
28 April 2021
Women and Equalities Committee is looking for a specialist adviser for its inquiry into cohabitation
Committee is looking for a specialist adviser for its inquiry into cohabitation
28 April 2021
Things Come Together - FAC launch inquiry into Global Britain and the Nigeria-UK relationship
Committee launches an inquiry on the relationship between the UK and Nigeria
28 April 2021
Sub-Committee on Foreign Involvement in the Defence Supply Chain publishes Special Report
Letter and Government response to Foreign Involvement in the Defence Supply Chain report published
27 April 2021
UK Space Strategy and UK Satellite Infrastructure inquiry launched
Science and Technology Committee investigates the infrastructure, skills and investment required for an effective UK space strategy
27 April 2021
Police representatives questioned on violence and abuse towards retail workers
Home Affairs Committee investigates how police forces respond to incidents of violence and abuse towards staff
27 April 2021
EU proposals on ‘Big Tech’ could have significant impact on UK
The European Scrutiny Committee publishes documents considered on 21 April 2021
27 April 2021