House of Commons
House of Commons news from UK Parliament.
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Disability and the built environment: how to improve planning?
Women and Equalities Committee hears about the planning system and how it may limit inclusivity
23 November 2016
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Future of the land border with the Republic of Ireland
Northern Ireland Affairs Committee questions academics on issues posed by the land border
23 November 2016
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Innovative park management and funding models examined
Communities and Local Government Committee looks at innovative models to enhance and protect public parks
23 November 2016
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Taxpayers deserve better access to information on Government performance
Public Accounts Committee publishes report on Managing government spending and performance
23 November 2016
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Lord Chief Justice's report 2016 examined
Justice Committee questions Rt Hon Lord Thomas of Cwmgiedd, Lord Chief Justice
22 November 2016
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UK Industrial strategy examined at roundtable event
Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee hears from guests including Arm Holdings, Airbus and Institute of Directors
22 November 2016
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UK Industrial strategy examined at roundtable event
Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee hears from guests including Arm Holdings, Airbus and Institute of Directors
22 November 2016
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Small-volume homebuilders questioned on housing demand
Communities and Local Government Committee examines role of small and medium-sized homebuilders concerning housing demand
21 November 2016
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Youth employment prospects examined
Work and Pensions Committee hears from charity representatives and young ambassadors
21 November 2016
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More transparency needed from HM Treasury on equality analysis
Women and Equalities Committee report finds Treasury must fulfil obligations to assess equalities impacts
18 November 2016
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MPs debate support arrangements for people affected by contaminated blood and blood products
Debate scheduled following Backbench Business Committee meeting
17 November 2016
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Treasury must factor in long term environmental impact of policies
Environmental Audit Committee publishes report on Sustainability and HM Treasury
17 November 2016
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Land border with Republic of Ireland examined with Academics
Northern Ireland Affairs Committee considers issues posed by the land border with Republic of Ireland
16 November 2016
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Upgrading emergency service communication examined
Public Accounts Committee takes evidence on the high-risk programme to update emergency services communication
16 November 2016
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Carers discuss adult social care
Communities and Local Government Committee examines the role of unpaid carers
16 November 2016