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Social services news from UK Parliament.
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EU mobile phone design plans could undermine the Union, Committee warns
European Scrutiny Committee raises concerns about new EU rules on mobile phone design
30 January 2024
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Trade (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership) Bill: call for evidence
Trade (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership) Bill: call for evidence
30 January 2024
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Urgent action required to tackle ‘endemic’ misogyny faced by women in the music industry, WEC warns
Urgent action required to tackle ‘endemic’ misogyny faced by women in the music industry, WEC warns
30 January 2024
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MPs hold a debate on freedom of religion and belief in Nigeria
On Tuesday 6 February in Westminster Hall, MPs hold a debate on freedom of religion and belief in Nigeria.
29 January 2024
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MPs hold a debate on employment of people living in rural and coastal communities
On Thursday 1 February in Westminster Hall, MPs hold a debate on employment of people living in rural and coastal communities.
29 January 2024
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MPs hold a debate on living standards
On Thursday 1 February in Westminster Hall, MPs hold a debate on living standards.
29 January 2024
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MPs hold a debate on freedom and democracy in Iran
On Thursday 1 February, MPs hold a debate on freedom and democracy in Iran.
29 January 2024
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MPs hold debate on miners and mining communities
On Thursday 1 February in, MPs hold a debate on miners and mining communities.
29 January 2024
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ESNZ Committee holds oral evidence session on supporting and protecting consumers
The Energy Security and Net Zero Committee’s investigation continues with a session examining how best to support and protect consumers
29 January 2024
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Government compensation schemes: PAC Chair requests National Audit Office review
Correspondence: Government compensation and financial redress schemes
29 January 2024
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Lords debates the current situation in Ukraine
Members discuss the current situation in Ukraine. Catch up
29 January 2024
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Chair Comment: Welcome for disposable vapes ban to tackle rise in use by children
Health and Social Care Committee Chair responds to announcement
29 January 2024
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Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee calls for all treaties to be approved by a vote in the House of Commons
Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee calls for all treaties to be approved by a vote in the House of Commons
29 January 2024
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Ofsted and Government must rebuild trust and make major changes to school inspections, Education Committee says
Education Committee publishes report on Ofsted’s work with schools
29 January 2024
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Lords Committee questions legality of Live Facial Recognition Technology
Justice and Home Affairs Committee publish letter to Home Secretary on live facial recognition
27 January 2024