December 2021
Read all the UK Parliament news for December 2021
New role for Speaker’s Chaplain strengthens Parliament and Abbey links
The Speaker of the House of Commons has welcomed the appointment of his Chaplain – Revd Tricia Hillas – as a Canon of Westminster. The move reunites the two historic roles and reinforces the warm relationship between Parliament and Westminster Abbey
26 April 2021
Government dodges action to address secondary impacts of covid-19 on developing countries
International Development Committee publishes Government response
26 April 2021
What's on in the Lords
A short guide to questions, debates and legislation this week
26 April 2021
Government 'failing to demonstrate ambition' on clean air targets
Committee publish Government's response to their report Air Quality and coronavirus: a glimpse of a different future or business as usual
24 April 2021
Boohoo considering EAC recommendation to align bonuses with ESG improvements
Boohoo is looking into whether it can link senior executive remuneration incentives to Environmental Social and Governance improvements.
24 April 2021
Government strategy and increased FCA powers needed to prevent financial exclusion
Liaison Committee follow up report on financial exclusion published
23 April 2021
Westminster Hall to hold a general debate on the effectiveness of asylum accommodation and the dispersal scheme in providing support for asylum seekers
MPs to hold a general debate on the effectiveness of asylum accommodation and the dispersal scheme in providing support for asylum seekers
23 April 2021
Vaccine effectiveness and risks explored in Committee session
The Science and Technology Committee is holding an evidence session on UK science, research and technology capability and influence in global disease outbreaks.
23 April 2021
Coming Up in the Commons: 26-30 April
A guide to what's on in the House of Commons Chamber
23 April 2021
Work and Pensions Committee question charities and policy experts
The Work and Pensions Committee will take evidence from disability support charities and policy experts as it continues its inquiry into the disability employment gap.
23 April 2021
Cabinet Secretary Simon Case questioned on Greensill
The Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee takes evidence from Simon Case and Darren Tierney.
23 April 2021
Defence launches inquiry into Navy and Naval procurement
The Defence Committee launches its inquiry into the Navy and Naval procurement.
23 April 2021
Care Minister faces questions on mistreatment of people in inpatient hospitals
Committee to take evidence from Helen Whately
23 April 2021
Speaker celebrates St George’s Day flag raising on coronation anniversary
Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle oversaw the raising of the flag for St George’s Day, at Parliament’s main entrance in New Palace Yard.
23 April 2021
Forensic Science Regulator Bill completes passage through Parliament
This bill aims to establish role of a Forensic Science Regulator
23 April 2021