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MPs probe checks on food and animal imports from EU
Environment Food and Rural Affairs Committee announces a hearing into checks on imports from the EU of food and live animals
24 January 2022

Government urged to work with EU Member states on arrangements for touring creative professionals
The House of Lords European Affairs Committee has today published a further letter to the Government on the movement of creative professionals.
20 January 2022

Committee hears evidence on the role of the CJEU under the Protocol
On Thursday 20 January, the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland Sub-Committee takes evidence on the role of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) in relation to the Protocol.
18 January 2022

Committee writes to Government on democratic deficit and Article 2 of Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland
Committee writes to Government on democratic deficit under the Protocol
16 December 2021

SMEs suffering most one year on from signing of Trade and Cooperation Agreement
European Affairs Committee publishes report on trade in goods between GB and the EU
16 December 2021

Former UK and EU officials questioned on work of joint trade bodies
European Scrutiny Committee examines the internal workings of joint trade bodies
10 December 2021

UK steel industry among most exposed to EU carbon levy proposals
European Scrutiny Committee publishes documents considered on 1 December 2021
07 December 2021

Committee investigates interaction of NI Protocol with wider UK-EU trading relationship
International Trade Committee explores how the Protocol is being implemented
03 December 2021

Westminster Hall to hold a general debate on allocations to UK-EU fisheries following the UK’s departure from the EU
MPs to hold a general debate on allocations to UK-EU fisheries following the UK’s departure from the EU
26 November 2021

What will post-Brexit competition policy mean for business and consumers?
Business Committee questions Sir John Vickers on state aid and post-Brexit competition
25 November 2021

Rights and liberties of UK citizens must be protected in new EU travel rules, says Lords committee
The Justice and Home Affairs committee has published a letter to the Home Secretary and warned that the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) and the Entry/Exit System (EES) could have serious consequences in the UK and for the rights and liberties of UK citizens.
22 November 2021

Gibraltar Government questioned on prospects for a treaty between the EU and the UK
European Scrutiny Committee explores Gibraltar’s position on the EU’s negotiating objectives
18 November 2021

Committee seeks assurance from Lord Frost on medicine supplies to Northern Ireland
Protocol Committee write to Lord Frost on medicine supplies to Northern Ireland
18 November 2021

MPs scrutinise impact of UK-EU trade agreement
International Trade Committee examines how the UK - EU trade deal affects the UK’s other free trade agreements (FTAs) and wider trade policy
15 November 2021

MPs to examine Scottish labour market post-Brexit
Scottish Affairs Committee examines labour shortages in certain sectors in Scotland
11 November 2021