House of Commons
House of Commons news from UK Parliament.
Major reform of social care funding and provision needed
Communities and Local Government Committee report says social care funding needs urgent Government review
31 March 2017
Flagship apprenticeships policies will not fill growing skills gap
Sub-Committee on Education, Skills and the Economy publishes apprenticeships report
31 March 2017
MPs to debate the European arrest warrant
On 20 April MPs will take part in a general debate in Westminster Hall
30 March 2017
£168 million carbon capture and storage competitions examined
Public Accounts Committee examines the competitions run to develop carbon capture and storage technology
30 March 2017
Drones inquiry launched
Transport Committee launches inquiry on the safety implications of drone technology
30 March 2017
MPs call for fairer science reporting and policy making
Science and Technology Committee publishes report on science communication and engagement
29 March 2017
Amazon, Uber, and Deliveroo quizzed on staff working conditions
Scottish Affairs Committee examines the gig economy and flexible employment
29 March 2017
Rural tourism policy in Scotland and Wales examined
Environment Food and Rural Affairs Committee looks at rural broadband
29 March 2017
Potential for UK-US trade deal examined
International Trade Committee examines a future UK-US trade deal from a business perspective
29 March 2017
Ministers questioned on education and children's mental health
Health and Education Committees hear from Lord Layard, Natasha Devon, Baroness Tyler and NHS representatives
29 March 2017
Do people with learning disabilities get the care they need?
Public Accounts Committee examines the delivery and progress of the Transforming Care programme
29 March 2017
Genomics and genome-editing examined with experts
Science and Technology Committee explores the practical challenges of undertaking research into gene editing
29 March 2017
Damian Hinds and Matthew Taylor questioned on 'gig economy' impact
Work and Pensions Committee hears on the correct balance between flexibility and employment rights
29 March 2017
Liberate new youth employment programme from Universal Credit
Work and Pensions Committee publishes report on employment opportunities for young people
29 March 2017
School standards at risk from significant financial pressures
Public Accounts Committee says department must prepare to intervene quickly if efficiency measures threaten damage
29 March 2017