December 2023
Read all the UK Parliament news for December 2023.
UK’s Defence capabilities and aspirations inquiry launched
International Relations and Defence Committee launch inquiry into the UK's Defence capabilities and aspirations
01 April 2022
Inquiry into the handling of state level hostage situations announced
The inquiry will focus on the challenges that the FCDO faces when handling countries which use extra-judicial detention as a tool for diplomacy.
01 April 2022
International Trade Committee: Government running scared of scrutiny
31 March 2022
Nuclear Energy (Financing) Bill completes passage through Parliament
Bill receives third reading in the Lords ahead of Royal Assent. Catch up
31 March 2022
How can the UK reduce reliance on oil and gas and accelerate the transition to net zero?
Environmental Audit Committee launches inquiry into accelerating the transition from fossil fuels and securing energy supplies
31 March 2022
MPs approve appointment of Sir Robert Chote as UK Statistics Authority Chair
The published report also notes concern over the Cabinet Office’s decision to withhold diversity data for this appointment process
31 March 2022
Government announcement on sewage discharges
Philip Dunne MP reacts to announcement by the Environment Secretary on tackling sewage discharges
31 March 2022
Spending watchdog supports our concerns on aid cuts – Sarah Champion MP
International Development Committee Chair makes statement has welcomed a report by the UK spending watchdog
31 March 2022
Committee seeks the views of tenants on Social Housing quality
Social Housing quality – Levelling Up Committee seeks the views of tenants
31 March 2022
Administration Committee announces new inquiry into General Election planning and services at the House of Commons
Written evidence submissions are invited. Evidence should be submitted by the end of April.
31 March 2022
Government making ‘inadequate’ progress against commitments on cancer services, say experts
Health and Social Care Committee Expert Panel publishes report on cancer services
31 March 2022
Committee do not formally endorse choice of Charity Commission Chair
Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee publishes report on choice for Chair of the Charity Commission
30 March 2022
International Development Chair welcomes UK cash for Afghanistan, presses urgency
International Development Committee chair releases statement on emergency aid for Afghanistan
30 March 2022
Speaker tells Royal Gibraltar Regiment: "I am in awe at everything you have done."
The Speaker of the House of Commons spoke of his pride in the Royal Gibraltar Regiment who are taking part in ceremonial duties across London.
30 March 2022
Lord Speaker visits Senedd for the first time
The Lord Speaker, Lord McFall of Alcluith, visited the Welsh Parliament (Senedd) on Tuesday 29 and Wednesday 30 March, in the first visit of its kind by a Speaker of the House of Lords.
30 March 2022