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UK should break licensing “impasse” and maximise the potential of bacteria-eating, life-saving viruses
The Science, Innovation & Technology Committee calls for steps to develop the potential of bacteria-killing viruses that can provide an alternative to antibiotics
03 January 2024
Following Committee calls, a Ministerial group for the Arctic will be established to discuss and coordinate priorities in the region
In its report, the Committee raised concern that Arctic matters were not being met with enthusiasm at the heart of Government
28 December 2023
MPs to hold a debate on new dementia treatments
MPs to hold a debate on new dementia treatments
20 December 2023
MPs to hold a debate on a smokefree future
MPs to hold a debate on a smokefree future
20 December 2023
The House of Commons rises for Christmas Recess
The House adjourned for Christmas recess on Tuesday 19th December and will next sit on Monday 8th January at 2.30pm.
20 December 2023
MPs to hold a debate on the role of the UK in ending malaria and neglected tropical diseases
MPs to hold a debate on the role of the UK in ending malaria and neglected tropical diseases
20 December 2023
MPs to hold a debate on Jewish communities and the potential merits of a British Jewish History Month
MPs to hold a debate on Jewish communities and the potential merits of a British Jewish History Month
20 December 2023
MPs to hold a debate on SEND provision and funding
MPs to hold a debate on SEND provision and funding
20 December 2023
Treasury Committee Achievements in 2023: increased savings rates, extended tax reliefs and review of Bank forecasting
Treasury Committee Achievements in 2023
20 December 2023
Sub-Committee on Overseas Territories issues call for evidence on British Indian Ocean Territory
Foreign Affairs Committee’s Sub-Committee on Overseas Territories launches inquiry
19 December 2023
Coming up in the Commons 18-19 December
Find out what's coming up in the House of Commons 18-19
15 December 2023
New Chair of the BBC: Culture, Media and Sport Committee publishes report following pre-appointment hearing with Dr Samir Shah CBE
Committee publishes report following pre-appointment hearing with Dr Samir Shah CBE
15 December 2023
UK Government inaction on critical minerals leaves us vulnerable
The UK’s critical minerals supply chains are vulnerable due to our continuing dependence on autocracies, a report from the Foreign Affairs Committee has found.
15 December 2023
Government reluctant to set clearer targets to spur woodland creation to meet ambitions for net zero
Government Response: Seeing the wood for the trees: the contribution of the forestry and timber sectors to biodiversity and net zero goals
15 December 2023
Committee writes to Defra on upcoming XL bully dog ban
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee writes to Defra Minister, the Rt Hon Lord Benyon
14 December 2023