October 2023
Read all the UK Parliament news for October 2023.

Social impact of paramilitarism in Northern Ireland to come under spotlight at Committee session
Northern Ireland Affairs Committee to question academic experts on the impact of the presence of paramilitaries in Northern Ireland on the region and its people
13 May 2022

Headteachers and experts questioned on low uptake of physics and maths by girls
Science and Technology Committee examines why certain groups of children are underrepresented in STEM subjects
13 May 2022

Former public appointments watchdog to be questioned by MPs
Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee hears from the recently retired Commissioner for Public Appointments, Sir Peter Riddell
13 May 2022

Gweinidog Llywodraeth Cymru i roi tystiolaeth ar gapasiti grid yng Nghymru
Y Pwyllgor Materion Cymreig yn clywed gan Julie James AS, Gweinidog Llywodraeth Cymru dros y Newid yn yr Hinsawdd
13 May 2022

Welsh Government Minister to give evidence on grid capacity in Wales
Welsh Affairs Committee hears from Julie James MS, the Welsh Government’s Minister for Climate Change
13 May 2022

MPs hold first session examining sustainability of local journalism
The session will explore the challenges faced by local news organisations and how they should be supported.
13 May 2022

Education Committee to hold business roundtable on post-16 qualifications
Education Committee hosts roundtable discussion with British Chambers of Commerce and SMEs)
13 May 2022

MPs to quiz inspectors on the criminal justice system’s recovery from covid disruption
Justice Committee hears from inspectorates of services including the police, CPS, prisons and probation
13 May 2022

MPs to examine benefits offered by continuity of care for patients and GPs
Health and Social Care Committee considers its inquiry into the future of general practice
13 May 2022

Joint Statement released by Co-Chairs of the UK-EU Parliamentary Partnership Assembly
After the UK - EU Parliamentary Partnership Assembly (PPA) met in Brussels, its Co-Chairs Nathalie Loiseau and Sir Oliver Heald have released a joint statement.
13 May 2022

Body image: MPs to hear from Health Minister and from former ‘The Only Way is Essex’ star
Health and Social Care Committee hears from the Minister for Care and Mental Health on the impact of body image on mental and physical health
13 May 2022

Devolution and retained EU law to be examined in Committee session
European Scrutiny Committee hears from academics from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
13 May 2022

DCMS Committee to question Nadine Dorries on online safety and public service broadcasters
Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee hears from the Secretary of State on the work of her Department
13 May 2022

Business Committee to examine how government can help firms embrace new technology
Committee to examine the Government's help to grow scheme in a one-off session
13 May 2022

Racial harassment in Higher Education: MPs ask how Government can address inequality
MPs will explore the effect of direct and indirect racism on university students and staff
13 May 2022