Parliamentary News 2016

First Informal Brexit Liaison Group meeting held
The first meeting of the Informal Brexit Liaison Group was held on Monday 21 November
22 November 2016

Representatives from business and finance questioned by Committee
Science and Technology Committee examine managing intellectual property and technology transfer
22 November 2016

Lord Chief Justice's report 2016 examined
Justice Committee questions Rt Hon Lord Thomas of Cwmgiedd, Lord Chief Justice
22 November 2016

UK Industrial strategy examined at roundtable event
Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee hears from guests including Arm Holdings, Airbus and Institute of Directors
22 November 2016

The Royal Colleges questioned on the future of the NHS
NHS Sustainability Committee takes evidence at 10.05am on Tuesday 22 November
22 November 2016

Should the law on alcohol sales be changed?
Licensing Act 2003 Committee takes evidence on 22 November 2016 at 10.30am
22 November 2016

UK Industrial strategy examined at roundtable event
Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee hears from guests including Arm Holdings, Airbus and Institute of Directors
22 November 2016

How can financial education in schools help tackle financial exclusion?
Financial Exclusion Committee takes evidence on Tuesday 22 November at 10.40am
22 November 2016

Protect medals and punish imposters, says Defence Committee
Defence Committee publishes report on the Awards for Valour (Protection) Bill
22 November 2016

Bank of England announces change to deposit protection limit
Treasury Committee Chair says another change may cause more uncertainty
21 November 2016

Small-volume homebuilders questioned on housing demand
Communities and Local Government Committee examines role of small and medium-sized homebuilders concerning housing demand
21 November 2016

Think tanks questioned on negotiating EU withdrawal
Exiting the European Union Committee questions Chatham House, Open Europe and The Legatum Institute on EU withdrawal
21 November 2016

Google and Facebook discuss children's online safety
Communications Committee takes evidence on Tuesday 22 November at 3.30pm
21 November 2016

Youth employment prospects examined
Work and Pensions Committee hears from charity representatives and young ambassadors
21 November 2016

Sir Oliver Heald discusses human rights implications of Brexit
Joint Committee on Human Rights hears from Minister for Courts and Justice over the human rights implications of Brexit
21 November 2016