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Treasury Committee approves Megan Greene’s appointment to Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee
Committee publishes its report on the appointment of Megan Greene
14 June 2023
MPs launch inquiry into Scotland’s scientific research capability
The Scottish Affairs Committee launches an inquiry considering Scotland’s impact on scientific research and its global reputation in the scientific community.
14 June 2023
Can Ofsted inspections be improved? Education Committee launches new inquiry
The Education Committee today launches a new inquiry that will examine the way Ofsted inspects schools
13 June 2023
Treasury Committee questions HMRC on summer closure of self-assessment helpline
The Chair of the Treasury Committee questions HMRC on its recent decision to close the main Self-Assessment helpline over the summer.
13 June 2023
More safeguards needed for interception of journalistic material – JCHR finds
The Government’s proposed Remedial Order would fail to provide adequate safeguards for journalistic material, a report has found.
12 June 2023
MPs to debate VAT on audiobooks
MPs to debate VAT on audiobooks
12 June 2023
MPs to debate the Government’s policies on migration
MPs to debate the Government’s policies on migration
12 June 2023
MPs to hold a debate on appraisals for cancer medicines
MPs to hold a debate on appraisals for cancer medicines
12 June 2023
MPs to hold a debate on Pride Month
MPs to hold a debate on Pride Month
12 June 2023
Widespread human rights failings must be addressed in Illegal Migration Bill, Human Rights Committee finds
Joint Committee finds that the legislation would deny access to the asylum system to the vast majority of refugees coming to the UK
10 June 2023
Coming up in the Commons 12-16 June
Find out what's coming up in the House of Commons 12-16 June
09 June 2023
MPs to examine role of pharmacy services in future NHS
The inquiry will also consider current challenges around funding, workforce and the digital infrastructure.
08 June 2023
Treasury Committee publishes savings rates responses from banks and building societies
Last month, the cross-party Committee of MPs widened its campaign for banks to increase the savings rates offered to loyal customers, questioning why easy access savings rates are much lower than the current Bank of England base rate
08 June 2023
Committee on Standards publishes report on the conduct of Jess Phillips MP
This report arises from an investigation by the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards
08 June 2023
The definition of "sex" in the Equality Act 2010 to be debated by MPs
On Monday 12 June, MPs will debate two petitions relating to the definition of "sex" in the Equality Act 2010
07 June 2023