Parliament, government and politics

Are firearms licensing regulations adequate? Scottish Affairs Committee launches new inquiry

Chair writes to the National Audit Office to call for an investigation into the financial management and delivery of the Unboxed festival

The Speaker has announced a revised timetable for the election of the Chairs of the Science and Technology and Foreign Affairs Committees.  

The House of Lords Public Services Committee launches an inquiry into access to emergency services

Here is a round up of what's coming up in the Commons Chamber this week

Committee requests assurance that the Government will publish an Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) forecast alongside this month’s emergency fiscal event

The King, Royal Family and members of the UK legislatures attend service led by the Archbishop of Canterbury

The Lying-in-State of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II took place in Westminster Hall from Wednesday 14 to Monday 19 September 2022

Lying-in-State is now closed to the public

Commons Speaker addresses King Charles III on behalf of the House of Commons

The Lord Speaker presents an Address to His Majesty The King on behalf of the House of Lords

Both Houses of Parliament presented addresses to His Majesty King Charles III on Monday 12 September, following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Tributes took place in the House of Commons chamber

House of Lords pays tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

The Speaker of the Commons has announced the timetable for the election of the Chair of the Foreign Affairs Select Committee.