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UK Parliament

June 2021

Read all the UK Parliament news for June 2021.

Skills England chiefs to face Education Committee on shaping the workforce

 The Education Committee will question the leaders of Skills England about progress with establishing the Government agency, which Ministers hope will increase the take up of apprenticeships, tackle skills shortages in key sectors and drive economic growth.

The House of Commons Chamber viewed from above, with MPs sat on benches and Keir Starmer MP speaking at the despatch box.

Coming up in the Commons 22-25 April

Find out what's coming up in the Commons 22-25 April

Tobacco and Vapes Bill considered by Lords

Members debate “smoke-free generation” legislation at second reading. Find out more

What's on in the Lords 22-25 April

Discover the business in the House of Lords between 22-25 April

Lords 'tidies up' Mental Health Bill

Lords makes final checks to Mental Health Bill at third reading on 23 April 2025. Find out more

A block of flats at night

Renters' Rights Bill enters Lords committee stage

Members discuss changes on notice periods, student tenancies and extension agreements as line by line scrutiny begins. Find out more

How will the Government deliver environmental protections alongside growth? Answers sought from Environment Secretary

Chair of the Environmental Audit Committee, Toby Perkins MP, has written to the Secretary of State seeking additional information

Delivering 1.5m new homes and investing in public infrastructure - Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee publishes written evidence for land value capture inquiry

The Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee has published the written evidence submissions for its inquiry looking at land value capture policies.

A busy House of Lords chamber

House of Lords recalled to scrutinise steel industry bill

The House of Lords met on Saturday 12 April to consider future of British Steel

Quick fixes not enough to address policing lessons of summer 2024 disorder

The Home Affairs Committee, a cross-party committee of MPs, has published its report into the police response to the 2024 summer disorder.

The House of Commons Chamber viewed through the doors. The Speakers' green chair is in the centre of the image and green benches are on each side of the Chamber.

House of Commons recalled on Saturday 12 April

The House of Commons will sit on Saturday 12 April to take forward legislative proposals to ensure the continued operation of British Steel blast furnaces is safeguarded

BBC World Service journalists: death by a thousand cuts

The Foreign Affairs Committee is today publishing written evidence by a group of BBC World Service (former and current) journalists, on the impact of cuts to the World Service.

Tom Adeyoola endorsed as executive chair of Innovate UK

he Science, Innovation and Technology Committee has endorsed the Government’s preferred candidate, Tom Adeyoola, as the new executive chair of Innovate UK.

Vacancy: Specialist Adviser for Environmental Audit Committee inquiry into Addressing the risks from perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)

Can you help Parliament examine how well equipped the UK is to address the health and environmental risks from PFAS chemicals?

Urgent action needed to protect distinctly British content as MPs call on Government to ramp up support across film and high-end TV industry

Committee makes recommendations on tax incentives, supporting workforce, independent cinemas and meeting challenges posed by AI

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