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

Forest focus: can the Government deliver on tree-planting targets? MPs launch new inquiry
EFRA Select Committee to explore how meeting tree-planting objectives can benefit the economy, biodiversity and human wellbeing.
01 October 2020

MPs to debate the impact of Covid-19 on maternity and parental leave
MPs to debate a petition calling on the Government to extend maternity leave by three months with pay in light of COVID-19
01 October 2020

Correspondence: Chair of Science and Technology Select Committee calls for publication of scientific evidence behind 10pm curfew
Rt Hon Greg Clark MP, has written to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care and the Government Chief Scientific Adviser
30 September 2020

Committee calls for evidence on the Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) Bill
Committee to explore the human rights implications of the Bill introduced into the House of Commons this month
30 September 2020

Scrutiny of EU law and policy: the Joint Committee and the Northern Ireland Protocol Evidence Session
Committee evidence session with the Paymaster General.
30 September 2020

Committee reports on application of quotas and continuation of EU firearms laws under the Northern Ireland Protocol
European Scrutiny Committee considers recent draft EU legislation and policy documents
30 September 2020

Statement by Chair on sexual abuse and exploitation by aid workers in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Chair of International Development issues statement on sexual abuse and exploitation by aid workers in DRC
30 September 2020

Question on two-month extension to remand periods
30 September 2020

Education Committee launch home education inquiry
The Committee examines how home-educated children are being supported
30 September 2020

Young and novice drivers: MPs on the Transport Committee need your views
Committee launch survey to ask young drivers aged 17-25 for their views on potential measures to reduce road traffic collisions
30 September 2020

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees questioned on Channel crossings
The Home Affairs Committee examines existing safe and legal routes for refugees and asylum-seekers to enter the UK
29 September 2020

Committee Chair Robert Halfon comments on Prime Minister’s speech on the Lifetime Skills Guarantee
Comments come in response to Prime Minister's speech outlining greater access to education and skills training, irrespective of age, in light of the impact of Covid-19 and technological changes on the economy
29 September 2020

Committee calls for evidence on the use of emergency powers during the COVID-19 pandemic
Constitution Committee launches call for evidence on the use of emergency powers during the COVID-19 pandemic
29 September 2020

British expats in EU need “sufficient warning” from UK banks if accounts will be terminated
Treasury Committee Chair writes to the Financial Conduct Authority
29 September 2020

The impact of coronavirus on children’s education examined
Women and Equalities Committee the range of impacts of the pandemic on the education of children from different ethnic groups
29 September 2020