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Defence Secretary John Healey to face questions from Defence Committee
The Defence Committee will question the Secretary of State for Defence, Rt. Hon. John Healey, in his first appearance in front of the Committee. The session will take place on Thursday 21 November, at 10.30am.
15 November 2024

Christmas arrives in UK Parliament shops
A festive range of gifts, cards and decorations is now available in shops and online
14 November 2024

Sir Lindsay hosts Somali Speaker in his first visit to the UK
The Speaker of the House of Commons has welcomed his counterpart from Somalia - on his first ever visit to the UK.
14 November 2024

Defra Secretary to face MPs in first session of new EFRA Committee
The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, the Rt Hon Steve Reed MP, will make his first appearance before the EFRA Committee in a public evidence session on Tuesday 19 November at 2.30pm.
14 November 2024

Decisions of the Petitions Committee, 12 November 2024
On 12 November 2024 the Committee considered e-petitions that had received over 100,000 signatures. The Committee also considered e-petitions that had received over 10,000 signatures and received a Government response, and public petitions that had received a Government observation.
14 November 2024

Lords 'tidies up' rail services bill
Passenger rail services bill undergoes final stages in Lords. Catch up
14 November 2024

What's on in the Lords 11-15 November
Discover what's coming up in the House of Lords this week.
14 November 2024

Football Governance Bill debated in the Lords
Members discuss the key principles of football regulatory legislation. Catch up
14 November 2024

CMS Committee welcomes Government support for voluntary levy but calls for firm deadline for industry
The CMS Committee has welcomed Government backing for a levy on arena and stadium concert tickets to support the struggling grassroots music sector but has called for Ministers to set a clear deadline for the industry to act.
14 November 2024

Action is needed to reduce the incidence and impact of preterm birth
The Preterm Birth Committee publishes its report Preterm birth: reducing risks and improving lives.
14 November 2024

FCDO Permanent Under-Secretary Sir Philip Barton faces questions from the Foreign Affairs Committee
Members of the Foreign Affairs Committee will question Sir Philip Barton, the Permanent Under-Secretary at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO).
13 November 2024

Bank Resolution (Recapitalisation) Bill completes Lords stages
Members discuss progress of the bill at third reading. Catch Up
13 November 2024

MPs to debate indefinite leave to remain for healthcare workers
On Monday 18 November, MPs will debate a petition relating to indefinite leave to remain for healthcare workers.
13 November 2024

House of Lords reform debated by members
Government's policy and recent developments on Lords reform up for debate. Catch up
13 November 2024

MPs to examine the Government’s 10 Year Health Plan
The Health and Social Care Committee is launching an inquiry to scrutinise how the Government is developing its 10 Year Health Plan, with a focus on ensuring that typically under-represented groups are included in the formation of the Plan.
13 November 2024