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The latest news on bills, questions, debates and committee work

Agreements on spaceports and fisheries reported for special attention
The International Agreements Sub-Committee publishes report on three international agreements
27 November 2020

Fix “dysfunctional” online ads market, Lords Committee report says
Report on the future of journalism published.
27 November 2020

COVID-19 vaccines and special educational needs in Lords questions for government
Coming up in members’ questions to government Monday 23 – Thursday 26 November
26 November 2020

Committee launches inquiry into role of Catapults in delivering R&D Roadmap
Science and Technology Committee launch new inquiry into innovation Catapults and R&D
26 November 2020

Sixth edition of guidance on proceedings for hybrid House and provisions for Grand Committee published
Latest guidance for hybrid House and hybrid Grand Committee published
24 November 2020

Private international law bill returns to the Lords
Members consider powers to regulate
20 November 2020

UK-Japan deal provides continuity but lacks ambition, report finds
The International Agreements Sub-Committee publishes its report on the UK-Japan trade agreement
20 November 2020

Committee to discuss digital technology and the delivery of healthcare services
The COVID-19 Committee will hear from the British Medical Association, Healthwatch England, The King’s Fund and Professor Ruth Chambers
19 November 2020

Read UK Parliament's new children's book celebrating Disability History Month
Read UK Parliament's new children's book celebrating Disability History Month.
18 November 2020

Social Security (Up-rating of Benefits) Bill completes passage through Parliament
Bill sent for Royal Assent
18 November 2020

Post-Brexit nutrition rules require ongoing parliamentary scrutiny
Common Frameworks Scrutiny Committee writes to the Minister for Health
18 November 2020

Government commits to do more to tackle promoters of tax avoidance schemes
The Financial Secretary to the Treasury has written to the Chairs of the Economic Affairs Committee and its Finance Bill Sub-Committee to update them on further steps from HMRC
16 November 2020

Freedom of expression online – new inquiry launch
Communications and Digital Committee launch inquiry into freedom of expression online
16 November 2020

Lords Committee emphasises importance of cooperation on North Sea energy development
EU Environment Sub-Committee writes to Minister for Business, Energy and Clean Growth, about North Sea energy cooperation and net zero
16 November 2020

Medical appointments, university students and environmental behaviour change in Lords Questions
This week, from Monday 16 to Thursday 19 November, members quiz the government on the spread of COVID-19 due to students returning to university, the resumption of face to face medical appointments and encouraging environmental behaviour change.
16 November 2020