Parliamentary News 2017

Fast-tracking of Brexit Bill should not set a precedent
Constitution Committee publishes report on the European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill
23 February 2017

MPs debate Welsh affairs
On 2 March MPs took part in a general debate in the House of Commons Chamber
23 February 2017

MPs demand Government answers on flood risk management
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and Environmental Audit Committees' hold joint debate on flood risk management
23 February 2017

Government must mitigate environmental impact of new Heathrow runway
Environmental Audit Committee publishes report on planned new runway at Heathrow
23 February 2017

'Clear route and deadline' needed for a Leveson compliant press
Culture, Media and Sport Committee publishes its response to the Government's consultation on press regulation
23 February 2017

MPs demand Government answers on flood risk management
Environmental Audit and Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee's hold joint debate on flood risk management
22 February 2017

Procedure Committee welcomes Government-backed debate on use of Welsh language in Welsh Grand Committee
Procedure Committee publishes Response to Report on use of Welsh in Grand Committee meetings
22 February 2017

Mental health and deaths in prison examined
Joint Committee on Human Rights looks into wellbeing provision for offenders with mental health conditions
22 February 2017

Feeding the nation examined with unions and membership organisations
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee hears from Unite, CLA, NFU and Tenant Farmers Association
22 February 2017

Airports National Policy Statement inquiry launched
Transport Committee launches inquiry on the draft Airports National Policy Statement
22 February 2017

Migration Watch discusses immigration and jobs after Brexit with Committee
Economic Affairs Committee takes evidence on Thursday 23 February at 11.35am
22 February 2017

Treasury Committee will take evidence on business rates
Treasury Committee will review business rate revaluation and its effects on the economy
22 February 2017

Benefit cap inquiry launched
Work and Pensions Committee launches inquiry into benefit cap effects on British households
22 February 2017

Committee discusses UK-US relationships in the Middle East
International Relations Committee takes evidence on Wednesday 22 February at 10.30am
22 February 2017

Ofgem and Energy UK questioned on competition in energy market
Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee hears from chief executives of Energy UK and Ofgem
22 February 2017