December 2021
Read all the UK Parliament news for December 2021

The UK’s security and trade relationship with China inquiry launched
The International Relations Committee launches its inquiry, the UK’s security and trade relationship with China.
26 February 2021

The impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the aviation sector: follow-up
Committee holds one-off session as a follow-up to the inquiry into the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the aviation sector
26 February 2021

Committee publishes Government response to Iran report
The Foreign Affairs Committee publishes the Government’s response to the committee’s report No prosperity without justice: the UK’s relationship with Iran
26 February 2021

MPs to investigate threat to community sport clubs after a fall in volunteering
Committee to hold third evidence session into their inquiry on Sports in our communities
26 February 2021

Committee Chairs welcome motion to restore Westminster Hall debates
Catherine McKinnell MP and Ian Mearns MP welcome the Government’s motion to allow hybrid proceedings on Westminster Hall debates.
26 February 2021

Chair calls on Chancellor to provide urgent support to enable opening up of festivals’ sector
Chair urges the Chancellor to announce support next week to encourage more festivals to go ahead this summer.
26 February 2021

Committee to hear evidence from Westminster Abbey Institute and trade unions in Code of Conduct inquiry
Questions will be put to expert witnesses from the Westminster Abbey Institute and trade unions
26 February 2021

Lords examines Ministerial and other Maternity Allowances Bill
Government accepts amendment on use of 'mother or expectant mother' in the bill
26 February 2021

Government’s cladding remediation proposals examined
The Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee gains the perspectives of a range of stakeholders, including homeowners, building managers, housebuilders and local authorities
26 February 2021

Committee questions Andy Haldane
The Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee examines post-pandemic economic growth: Industrial Strategy
26 February 2021

Chancellor should seek long-term solutions to fire-up business recovery, say MPs
Committee publishes their interim pre-budget report on The impact of Coronavirus on businesses and workers
26 February 2021

Transport Committee to investigate the roll-out and safety of Smart Motorways
Committee launch new inquiry on Smart motorways
26 February 2021

Government to consider requiring online marketplaces to collect old electronics from customers
The Environmental Audit Committee publishes Government response to Electronic Waste and
the Circular Economy Report
26 February 2021

“Next housing and building regulations scandal brewing” in flood protection failures
Public Accounts Committee publishes report on managing flood risk
26 February 2021

Role of hydrogen in achieving Net Zero examined
The Science and Technology Committee focus on the technical feasibility of hydrogen
25 February 2021