House of Commons
House of Commons news from UK Parliament.
Leading UK aid contractor acted improperly
International Development Committee publishes Report on Conduct of Adam Smith International
12 February 2017
Parks face threat of decline with severe consequences
Communities and Local Government Committee publish report on public parks
11 February 2017
MPs debate publicly accessible amenities for people with disabilities
MPs took part in a Westminster Hall debate on 23 February
10 February 2017
MPs debate unaccompanied children in Greece and Italy
On 23 February MPs debated a motion in the House of Commons
10 February 2017
Too little done to support farmers hit by late subsidy payments
Public Accounts Committee publishes report on delayed and incomplete payment of farmers' subsidies
10 February 2017
Minister questioned on Jobcentre Plus closures in Scotland
Scottish Affairs Committee holds one-off session on the consequences for job seekers and staff
08 February 2017
Scottish Government's role in Brexit negotiations examined
Exiting the European Union Committee questions Scottish Government and academics on EU withdrawal
08 February 2017
Ireland's Ambassador gives government's perspective on cross-border issues post-Brexit
The Northern Ireland Affairs Committee takes evidence from the Ambassador of Ireland to the UK
08 February 2017
Genomics and genome-editing advances examined
Science and Technology Committee looks at the scientific advances in genomics as they relate to humans
08 February 2017
Government must show energy schemes are good value for customers
Public Accounts Committee publishes report on energy initiatives funded through household energy bills
08 February 2017
Backbench Business Committee weekly meeting 7 February 2017
MPs bid for a number of debates including on the future of Commonwealth trade
07 February 2017
Impact of Brexit on emissions cap and energy standards examined
Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee considers impact of leaving EU on energy and climate policies
07 February 2017
Reforming the claims process for soft tissue injuries (whiplash)
Justice Committee hears from the Association of British Insurers and Association of Personal Injury Lawyers
07 February 2017
Post-Brexit trade with Commonwealth and rest of world examined
International Trade Committee also discusses the danger of "cliff-edge" Brexit following the 2-year negotiations
07 February 2017
Impact of Brexit on emissions cap and energy standards examined
Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee considers impact of leaving EU on energy and climate policies
07 February 2017