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UK Parliament

August 2021

Read all UK Parliament news for August 2021

How can a nation so rich in brains and banks be so poor at building world-beating businesses?

In widely reported evidence to the BTC’s ongoing inquiry into the UK’s industrial strategy, auto executives warned that Donald Trump’s tariffs could lead to thousands of British manufacturing layoffs within “weeks rather than months”, as they called for a major intervention from Government to support the industry.

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Health impact of pensioner poverty: MPs to take evidence from Marmot Review author

Professor Sir Michael Marmot, the author of a 2010 review that warned of rising health inequalities if relative poverty was not addressed, will give evidence to the Work and Pensions Committee as part of its Pensioner Poverty inquiry.

What's on in the Lords 28 April-1 May

Discover what's on in the House of Lords between 28 April - 1 May

Speaker switches on Ayrton Light to mark historic anniversary

The Speaker of the House of Commons recreated the symbolic switching on of the Ayrton Light at the top of the Elizabeth Tower on Thursday – 80 years after his predecessor did the same, to mark the nearing of peace from the Second World War.

Coming up in the Commons 28 April – 1 May

Find out what's coming up in the House of Commons 28 April – 1 May

Lords makes further changes to the Armed Forces Commissioner Bill

Further changes to the Armed Forces Commissioner Bill begins at report stage. See more

Can Government meet asylum accommodation challenges – lower costs, regional fairness and quality of support?

The Home Affairs Committee continues its inquiry into asylum accommodation with an evidence session on Tuesday 29 April. The Committee will hear from representatives of local authorities and refugee support groups about the current state of the asylum accommodation system.

MPs to debate a petition relating to the use of dogs in scientific and regulatory procedures

On Monday 28 April, MPs will debate a petition relating to the use of dogs in scientific and regulatory procedures.

Government shares calculation for £45 billion annual savings from digitisation of public sector

Government shares calculation for £45 billion annual savings from digitisation of public sector

Lords begins to check and change the Employment Rights Bill

Draft law on employment rights begins line by line examination. Find out more

Lords 'tidies up' Bus Services Bill

Final chance to 'tidy-up' bill. Find out more

Chair of Independent Football Regulator: Comment from CMS Committee Chair Dame Caroline Dinenage MP

Commenting on the announcement today of David Kogan as the Government’s preferred candidate for Chair of the new Independent Football Regulator, CMS Chair Dame Caroline Dinenage.

MPs approve preferred candidate for the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman

The preferred candidate for the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO), Paula Sussex CBE, has been approved by the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee.

Great British Energy Bill returns to the Lords

Members consider House of Commons amendment on modern slavery in energy supply chains. Find out more

Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill set for Lords debate

Members discuss draft legislation to improve school education and children's social care. Find out more