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

MPs probe UK work tackling deforestation and biodiversity loss
International Development Committee publishes report on international Climate Finance: UK aid for halting deforestation and preventing irreversible biodiversity loss
08 February 2022

Secretary of State questioned on cost of living
Work and Pensions Committee examines what the Government is doing to support people facing rising food and energy costs
07 February 2022

Russia-Ukraine crisis explored with RUSI and Foreign Policy Research Institute
Defence Committee examines Russia and Ukraine’s military capabilities, as well as potential invasion scenarios
07 February 2022

Committee session examines the future of retained EU laws
Legal experts will examine retained laws, why they're different and if they're fit for purpose
07 February 2022

Should Parliament have a role in scrutinising international treaties?
The Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee questions former Foreign Office, House of Lords and House of Commons officials
07 February 2022

International Trade Committee explores impact of Australia deal on UK manufacturers and services
MPs may also use the session to consider the impact of temporary freedom of movement
07 February 2022

MPs to hold a general debate on dementia research in the UK
MPs to hold a general debate on dementia research in the UK
07 February 2022

MPs to hold a debate on a motion on UK-Taiwan friendship and cooperation
MPs to hold a debate on a motion on UK-Taiwan friendship and cooperation
07 February 2022

Government response: Windrush Compensation Scheme
Government responds to Home Affairs Committee report on the Windrush Compensation Scheme
07 February 2022

House of Commons begins process to recruit two new lay members
The successful candidates will replace the two departing lay members at the end of their fixed term with the Committee.
07 February 2022

MPs hear from lawyers and legal experts on Government’s proposals to reform the Human Rights Act
The session will evaluate the Government’s proposals to replace the Act with a Bill of Rights
07 February 2022

Committee approves Gisela Stuart appointment
The Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee publishes report on First Civil Service Commissioner appointment
07 February 2022

Westminster Hall to hold a general debate on access to NHS dentistry
MPs to hold a general debate on access to NHS dentistry
04 February 2022

MPs ask experts: is inflation back to stay?
Committee explores whether inflationary pressure will become a permanent feature of the post-pandemic economy
04 February 2022

Coming up in the Commons 7-10 February
A roundup of what’s coming up in the House of Commons Chamber 7-10 February
04 February 2022