April 2018

MPs to debate a petition relating to air ambulance funding

The International Trade Committee holds the final evidence session of its inquiry into digital trade and data

Statement from Sir Lindsay Hoyle, Speaker of the House of Commons, following the election of John McFall - Lord McFall of Alcluith - as the new Lord Speaker.

House of Lords elects McFall of Alcluith as fourth Lord Speaker. Find out more

Chair of the Transport Committee reacts to Government announcement that Smart Motorway construction will continue

The Chair of the Committee on Standards comments on motions tabled by the Leader of the House

Chair comments on the Government’s announcement that it will set the climate change target into law to reduce emissions by 78% by 2035

Members discuss unmanned aircraft offences in Scotland and modernisation of aviation industry. Learn more

Bill aims to introduce business rates relief for public lavatories. See more

Committee considered all e-petitions which had, before 15 April 2021, reached over 100,000 signatures.

As Government announces an end to the Green Homes Grant scheme, EAC Committee writes to the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy calling for clarity for contractors and homeowners

The Select Committee on COVID-19 publishes its report Beyond Digital: Planning for a Hybrid World

A new cross-party report calls on the Government to update public sector food procurement standards and support small producers.

Selective application of “at risk” criteria saw some elderly and vision-impaired people “struggle to access food” at start of pandemic, says Public Accounts Committee report on Covid 19: supporting the vulnerable during lockdown

The Liaison Committee recommended the appointment of a new European Affairs Committee which was appointed by the House on 14 April.