January 2018

Report from the Lords Science and Technology Committee published

The Defence Committee has today (14 January) published a report on the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), welcoming the programme’s progress but cautioning the need to stay on track to meet the in-service target date of 2035.

On Tuesday 14 January in Westminster Hall, MPs will hold a debate on railway services in the South West

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero states its mission as being “responsible for UK energy security, protecting bill payers and reaching net zero”. Rt Hon Ed Miliband will face Committee questions on the UK’s clean energy transition and progress towards its legally binding target of a net zero economy by 2050.

The new inquiry will examine what obligations the UK Government has under human rights law to respond to international crimes

International Development Committee publishes response to the UK Small Island Developing States Strategy report

The Scottish Affairs Committee launches an inquiry examining the pilot Safer Drug Consumption Facility (SDCF) which opens in Glasgow’s East End today.  

Committee publishes FCDO response to disability and development report

Crown Estate Bill: call for evidence

Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill: call for evidence

Look back at some highlights from the week commencing 6 January from the Speaker of the House of Commons.

On Tuesday the BTC will hold the final evidence session in its current inquiry Making Work Pay: The Employment Rights Bill, with a look at the reality of employment status, the gig economy and zero-hours contracts.  

Find out what's coming up in the Commons 13-17 January

On Monday 20 January, MPs will hold a debate on the impact of food and diet on obesity