Parliamentary Business
Parliamentary Business news from UK Parliament.
Biometrics Strategy discussed with Minister
Science and Technology Committee examines the Biometrics Strategy and forensic services
06 February 2018
Sir John Kingman and Professor Fiona Watt approved for roles
Science and Technology Committee approve Sir John Kingman as UKRI Chair and Professor Fiona Watt as MRC Exec Chair
02 February 2018
Minister questioned on Chinese waste import ban
Environmental Audit Committee examines the Government's awareness and preparations for the ban
31 January 2018
China's restrictions on foreign waste imports explored
Environmental Audit Committee questions local authorities
30 January 2018
Pre Appointment hearing with Sir John Kingman and Professor Fiona Watt
Science and Technology Committee questions candidates for UK Research and Innovation and Medical Research Council
25 January 2018
How are algorithms and AI changing the nature of healthcare?
Science and Technology Committee questions Google DeepMind Health and the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency
11 January 2018
Academics questioned on E-cigarettes
Science and Technology Committee examines current research into e-cigarettes
09 January 2018
Application of EU trade agreements after Brexit examined
International Trade Committee hears from former UK Ambassador and former Minister for Trade Policy
08 January 2018
The UK needs a deposit return scheme for plastic bottles
Environmental Audit Committee publishes report on plastic pollution
22 December 2017
Minister questioned on UK progress on reducing F-Gas emissions
Environmental Audit Committee examines issues including options facing the UK after it leaves the EU
12 December 2017
Algorithms in decision-making examined
Science and Technology Committee hears from Google, Microsoft, Twitter, and Experian
12 December 2017
Research integrity examined with experts and academics
Science and Technology Committee explores the global view on research integrity and 'AllTrials' campaign
04 December 2017
Ministers questioned on improving air quality
Committees hold Ministers to account over the Government's latest plans to reduce nitrogen dioxide
30 November 2017
Trade Bill examined by Committee
International Trade Committee explores trade defence and Government's approach to parliamentary scrutiny
29 November 2017
Brexit impact on fishing industry examined
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee questions fishing industry experts
29 November 2017