House of Commons
House of Commons news from UK Parliament.
Prison reform: Governor empowerment and prison performance
Justice Committee hears from academics, researchers and the Prison Officers' Association
18 January 2017
Primary assessment: accountability measures and impact examined
Education Committee hears from leading academics, Ofsted, NFER, and UCL Institute of Education representatives
18 January 2017
Brexit's impact on the UK labour market examined
Work and Pensions Committee hears from employers, experts and industry representatives
18 January 2017
Backbench Business Committee weekly meeting 17 January 2017
MPs bid for a number of debates including on International Women's Day
17 January 2017
BBC Board Chair: Committee holds pre-appointment hearing
Culture, Media and Sport Committee hears from Government's preferred candidate Sir David Clementi
17 January 2017
CETA and UK export industries discussed
International Trade Committee examine UK's export industries and the controversial EU-Canada trade agreement
17 January 2017
Future of the defence estate examined
Public Accounts Committee examines the risk to defence capability from the estate's declining condition
16 January 2017
British Transport Police questioned on rail safety
Transport Committee questions British Transport Police on tackling crime on railways
16 January 2017
Restoration and Renewal of the Palace of Westminster inquiry launched
Treasury Committee launches inquiry on largest major restoration project in the history of public sector estate
16 January 2017
Future of the land border with the Republic of Ireland
Northern Ireland Affairs Committee examines the views of communities and businesses close to the border
16 January 2017
Sports clubs not addressing accessibility needs should face legal action
Culture, Media and Sport Committee publishes report on sports stadia accessibility
16 January 2017
Government urged to give Parliament vote on Brexit deal
Exiting the European Union Committee publishes report on Government's negotiating objectives for EU withdrawal
14 January 2017
Making Tax Digital report
Treasury Committee publishes report on digitisation of tax records and reporting
14 January 2017
Lack of clarity on refugee resettlement poses threat to long-term success
Public Accounts Committee publishes report on the programme to resettle vulnerable Syrian refugees
13 January 2017
Government adopts Committee recommendation on bereavement support
Work and Pensions Committee Chair applauds Government's decision to extend Bereavement Support Payment
12 January 2017