House of Commons
House of Commons news from UK Parliament.
Democratic Republic of Congo education and healthcare examined
International Development Committee takes evidence from the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State
01 December 2016
Self-employment and the gig economy inquiry launched
Work and Pensions Committee's inquiry into welfare system's support to self-employed and gig economy workers
01 December 2016
Children and young people's mental health – role of education
Health Committee launches inquiry into role of education in promoting emotional wellbeing in children and young people
01 December 2016
Concentrix and HMRC condemned for "gross failure of customer service"
Work and Pensions Committee publishes Concentrix report
01 December 2016
Electricity supplier levy control framework examined
Public Accounts Committee examines the framework that oversees the levies placed on electricity suppliers
30 November 2016
Food waste: Role of redistribution and innovation examined
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee hears from organisations including Fareshare, Love Food Hate Waste and InSinkErator
30 November 2016
Opportunities and risks for UK businesses after EU exit examined
Exiting the European Union Committee questions business experts on negotiating objectives for EU withdrawal
30 November 2016
Multi-academy trusts 'health checks' and post-16 area reviews scope examined
Education Committee hears from Lord Nash and representatives from college and students organisations
30 November 2016
Department of Health questioned on Antimicrobial resistance
Science and Technology Committee examine the Department of Health's latest ‘progress report' and the review by Lord O'Neill on AMR
30 November 2016
Prison reform: the greatest overhaul of prisons in a generation?
Justice Committee hears on the recently published Prison Safety and Reform Plan
30 November 2016
Only co-operation between Governments can solve Scotland's demographic problems
Scottish Affairs Committee publishes report on the challenges facing Scotland's population in the future
30 November 2016
Backbench Business Committee weekly meeting 29 November 2016
MPs to bid for debates including on the UK maritime industry and the case of Andy Tsege
29 November 2016
New law needed to protect children from sexual harassment and violence
Women and Equalities Committee says Government must do more to ensure schools are protecting children
29 November 2016
Industry and union representatives discuss rail safety
Transport Committee questions Rail Delivery Group and trade unions on rail safety issues
28 November 2016
Housing associations and councils questioned on homebuilding
Communities and Local Government Committee questions housing associations and local authorities on homebuilding industry
28 November 2016