Covid-19
Covid-19 news from UK Parliament.

Testing during the current Covid-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak examined
Science and Technology Committee examines UK science, research and technology capability and influence in global disease outbreaks inquiry
08 April 2020

House of Commons Commission thanks staff for virtual Parliament strategy
The plans would enable MPs to dial in remotely to some parliamentary proceedings.
06 April 2020

Chairs call for Government to support people with no recourse to public funds
avirus and support for workers: Committee Chairs call for Government to support people with no recourse to public funds
03 April 2020

Update on work to ensure Commons scrutiny continues
Clerk of the House of Commons updates the Speaker and MPs
03 April 2020

Virtual meetings allow MPs to scrutinise
New sessions mean MPs do not have to risk their health
01 April 2020

Speaker urges 'virtual' Parliament to keep up Commons scrutiny
MPs should still be able to take part in PMQs - even if they cannot be in the Chamber.
01 April 2020

Statement: Covid-19 and the work of the House of Commons
Administration Committee and Procedure Committee Chairs issue statement on House of Commons business during the Covid-19 epidemic
31 March 2020

Statement: Covid-19 and the work of the House of Commons
Administration Committee and Procedure Committee Chairs issue statement on House of Commons business during the Covid-19 epidemic
31 March 2020

Lords committee monitoring Coronavirus Secondary Legislation
Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee keeps track of SIs to tackle Covid-19
31 March 2020

Coronavirus (Covid 19) inquiry launched
Women and Equalities Committee launches Coronavirus (Covid 19) inquiry
30 March 2020

Speaker outlines measures to keep Parliament working
Sir Lindsay Hoyle has written to MPs about how Parliament can continue during the Coronavirus outbreak.
27 March 2020

House of Commons in recess, not ‘shut down'
Parliament has adjourned for recess
26 March 2020

Lords examines emergency Covid-19 legislation
Coronavirus Bill becomes law
26 March 2020

Changes to House of Lords sittings and business
Changes in response to Covid-19
26 March 2020

Speaker: We will get through this
I want to say a huge thank you for everybody's efforts and understanding.
26 March 2020