House of Commons
House of Commons news from UK Parliament.
EHRC Chair: report of Pre Appointment Hearing
Joint Committee on Human Rights publish report on the appointment of David Isaac to the EHRC
09 May 2016
Committee calls for public appointment process review
Women and Equalities Committee highlights lack of transparency for candidate assessment initial stages
09 May 2016
Debate on the effect of universal credit on children
On 10 May MPs took part in a Chamber debate on the effect of universal credit on children
06 May 2016
Environmental impact of microplastics examined with academics
Environmental Audit Committee hears from academics on wide range of issues regarding microplastics
05 May 2016
'Boaty McBoatface' competition examined with NERC representatives
Science and Technology Committee questions representatives of Natural Environment Research Council on 'Boaty McBoatface'
05 May 2016
Prime Minister questioned on EU referendum
Liaison Committee questions David Cameron on the upcoming EU referendum
04 May 2016
New measures needed to safeguard scrutiny of public spending
Public Accounts Committee publishes report on Government spending accountability to Parliament
04 May 2016
Government should amend energy proposals to ensure consumers benefit
Energy and Climate Change Committee publishes report on Government's draft energy legislation
04 May 2016
Humanitarian breaches in Yemen need independent investigation
International Development Committee publishes report on the Crisis in Yemen
04 May 2016
Government urged to set clear timetable for airport expansion
Transport Committee publishes report on airport expansion in the South East
04 May 2016
DfE officials questioned on Government's social work reform
Education Committee questions Minister and Chief Social Worker
03 May 2016
Academics discuss Russian foreign policy
Foreign Affairs Committee takes evidence on UK-Russia relations from academics
03 May 2016
Government's Supply Estimates examined with academics
Procedure Committee questions members of the Study of Parliament Group
03 May 2016
Backbench Business Committee weekly meeting 3 May 2016
Watch MPs put forward a case to debate their selected subjects
03 May 2016
Serious Fraud Office questioned on proceeds of crime
Home Affairs Committee questions experts on the proceeds of crime
03 May 2016