House of Commons
House of Commons news from UK Parliament.
Parliament should leave Palace while major works carried out
Public Accounts Committee report back full decant as most economical, effective, and efficient choice
10 March 2017
Public appointments process is still not transparent
Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee publishes follow-up report on the Grimstone Review
10 March 2017
Why is it getting harder to get a GP appointment?
Public Accounts Committee examines the changes to GP funding and the potential impact
09 March 2017
MPs to debate energy prices
On 16 March MPs debated and approved a motion in the House of Commons Chamber
09 March 2017
Mental health and prisons: Committee hears evidence from bereaved families
Joint Committee on Human Rights hears from families of Dean Saunders and Diane Waplington
08 March 2017
Minister questioned on impact of Brexit on Fisheries and Agriculture
Committees meet jointly to question the implications of Brexit for Fisheries and Agriculture
08 March 2017
Genomics and genome-editing examined
Science and Technology Committee examines issues including opportunities genomics hold for the treatment of cancer
08 March 2017
Bladed articles and offensive weapons sentencing guidelines report
Justice Committee considers draft sentencing guidelines around possession of a bladed article or weapon
08 March 2017
Europol Director questioned on policing and security issues
Home Affairs Committee hears from Rob Wainwright on policing and security issues
07 March 2017
Representatives of Welsh Government questioned on EU withdrawal
Exiting the European Union Committee examines potential impact of Brexit on Wales
07 March 2017
Legal and tax issues in employment and gig economy examined
Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee looks at changing nature of work
07 March 2017
Access to European broadcasting market post-Brexit questioned
European Scrutiny report also questions the framework changes needed to reflect technological developments
07 March 2017
Legal and tax issues in employment and gig economy examined
Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee looks at changing nature of work
07 March 2017
Brexit impact on universities in the North and Scotland examined
Education Committee hears on potential implications on funding and attracting students from abroad
07 March 2017
Government still unclear on trade after Brexit
International Trade Committee publishes report on potential UK trade options beyond 2019
07 March 2017