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Defence Committee seeks clarity on Harland & Wolff administration announcement
The Defence Committee is today (Wednesday 22 January) publishing a letter to the Secretary of State for Defence, the Rt Hon. John Healey, regarding Harland & Wolff’s announcement that it intends to file for administration.
22 January 2025

Defence Committee: GCAP timescale is ambitious and Gov’t must keep pace
The Defence Committee has today (14 January) published a report on the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), welcoming the programme’s progress but cautioning the need to stay on track to meet the in-service target date of 2035.
14 January 2025

Southern Water to face EFRA committee following price review and water outages
Southern Water will be the first water company to appear before MPs to discuss the reasons for, and its response to, the water outages currently seeing schools close, and hospitals struggle in southern England.
19 December 2024

Lords concludes detailed check of Data (Use and Access) Bill
Members discuss changes on children and AI rules and regulatory reporting across the UK as committee stage concludes. Find out more
19 December 2024

How can science and tech innovation boost regional economic growth?
Today, the Science, Innovation and Technology Committee launches an inquiry to assess the role of the UK’s innovation ecosystem in achieving the government's mission to kickstart economic growth across the country.
10 December 2024

Lord debates impact of retail crime
Members discuss consequences of shop theft on workers, the community and local economies. Catch up
06 December 2024

MPs to hold a debate on domestic production of critical minerals
On Tuesday 3 December, MPs will hold a debate on domestic production of critical minerals.
02 December 2024

Look beyond retail to reverse high street decline, says new Lords report
Report on High streets in towns and small cities published
28 November 2024

Lords debates Data (Use and Access) Bill
Members discuss draft law on using digital technology to support economic growth and livelihoods. Catch up
20 November 2024

Bank Resolution (Recapitalisation) Bill completes Lords stages
Members discuss progress of the bill at third reading. Catch Up
13 November 2024

Lords asks government to think again on Crown Estate Bill
Members vote on salmon farming, spending powers and Welsh devolution. Catch up
06 November 2024

Bank Resolution (Recapitalisation) Bill undergoes further scrutiny in Lords
Detailed examination of bill continues at report stage. Catch up
05 November 2024

Four short debates in the Lords
UK defence policy and budget, alternatives to Ozempic for weight loss and the impact of tax policy on employment considered by members. Find out more
01 November 2024

Lords debates impact of climate policies
Government's environmental and growth strategy considered by members. Catch up
25 October 2024

Lords conclude detailed check of Crown Estate Bill
Members discuss salmon farms and the Sovereign Grant on day two of committee stage. Find out more
23 October 2024