May 2021
Read all the UK Parliament news for May 2021.

Science, Innovation and Technology Committee Chair writes to Microsoft about price hikes
Science, Innovation and Technology Committee Chair, Chi Onwurah, has written to Microsoft asking for details about price increases for Microsoft 365 Personal and Family plans, which were raised by 42% and 31% respectively earlier this year.
21 March 2025

Scotland Secretary Ian Murray faces committee scrutiny
The Secretary of State for Scotland Ian Murray MP will be questioned by MPs on the Scottish Affairs Committee on Tuesday 25 March at 14.30.
21 March 2025

NHS England reorganisation: senior sector figures share their views with MPs
The Health and Social Care Select Committee will question senior figures from across the health sector on their views on the Government’s plans to abolish NHS England and merge it with the Department of Health and Social Care, in an evidence session at 9.30am on Wednesday 26 March.
21 March 2025

75th anniversary of the European Convention on Human Rights in the spotlight
Lords discussed the 75th anniversary of the European Convention on Human Rights. Catch up
21 March 2025

What's on in the Lords 17-20 March
Discover the business in the House of Lords from 17-20 March 2025.
21 March 2025

Inquiry launched into media literacy
Communications and Digital Committee launch inquiry into media literacy
21 March 2025

Lords debates Crown Court backlog
Members discussed impact of criminal case delays on evidence, victims and fair proceedings. Catch up
21 March 2025

Cladding crisis: Appalling impact persists as Govt remediation plans fail to measure
Eight years on from Grenfell, PAC urges Govt to put residents at heart of remediation efforts, with thousands of unsafe buildings still yet to be identified
21 March 2025

Committee announces new inquiry on First 1000 Days of Life
The Health and Social Care Committee is today (Friday 21 March) launching a new inquiry on the first 1000 days of life, the period from a child’s conception to age two - widely recognised as a critical period for development which fundamentally shapes long-term health, well-being, and life outcomes.
21 March 2025

Committee to examine plans for the new Government Digital Service
The Science, Innovation and Technology Committee will question former government officials and public service experts in the first evidence session of its inquiry into the Digital Centre of Government.
20 March 2025

Committee publishes report on ‘In Development’ inquiry
The International Development Committee has published a report on its In Development inquiry, a call for inquiry ideas from the aid and development sector.
20 March 2025

Chair comment: Project Willow
20 March 2025

EAC to quiz Environment Secretary “at a crucial time to seek some reassurance”
At a time of heightened speculation regarding the Government’s commitment to nature and the environment, the Environment Secretary will next week face the Environmental Audit Committee.
20 March 2025

Financing and Scaling UK Science and Technology – Inquiry Launched
Science and Technology Committee launches Financing and Scaling UK Inquiry
20 March 2025

Modernisation Committee launches inquiry to make Parliament more accessible and easier to understand
The Commons Modernisation Committee calls for views on making Parliament more accessible and easier to understand
20 March 2025