House of Commons
House of Commons news from UK Parliament.
Surface transport to airports report published by Transport Committee
Committee says failure of Government to lead on planning prevents better access to airports
26 February 2016
Many public appointments need more rigorous scrutiny, say MPs
The Treasury committee publishes 'scrutiny of appointments' report
26 February 2016
Ofsted Chief Inspector questioned on purpose and quality of education
Education Committee hears from Sir Michael Wilshaw on education's quality and purpose
25 February 2016
Voice of the Future 2016
Science and Technology Committee hosts Royal Society of Biology's 'Voice of the Future' event
25 February 2016
Bookmakers should do more to support Greyhound welfare, say MPs
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee publishes report on Greyhound welfare
25 February 2016
Engineers and policy chiefs discuss infrastructure resilience to flooding
Environmental Audit Committee holds roundtable discussion on Government's work on flood resilience
24 February 2016
HMRC should lead way in reform of International tax rules
Public Accounts Committee publishes report following Google's tax settlement with HMRC
24 February 2016
Metropolitan Police Commissioner questioned on his work
Home Affairs Committee questions Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe on the work of the Metropolitan Police
23 February 2016
HS2 questioned on PHSO report
Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee first evidence session on PHSO report on HS2
22 February 2016
Lord Chief Justice's Report for 2015 examined
Justice Committee hears from the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales
22 February 2016
High Speed Rail Committee publishes final report
High Speed Rail (London - West Midlands) Bill Select Committee publishes its final report
22 February 2016
Department for Transport questioned on road haulage sector
Transport Committee questions Government officials on skills and workforce planning in road haulage sector
22 February 2016
BBC questioned on broadcasting in Wales
Welsh Affairs Committee questions BBC representatives on corporation's plans for future funding
22 February 2016
Business rates: Government proposals scrutinised
Communities and Local Government Committee examines Government proposals on retaining business rates
22 February 2016
Private Members' Bills examined with senior Parliamentary staff
Procedure Committee questions Clerk of the House of Commons on private Members' Bills
22 February 2016