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Welsh Affairs Committee writes to Executive Director of HMPPS Wales over Parc prison concerns

The Welsh Affairs Committee has written privately to the Executive Director of HMPPS Wales, outlining concerns around the pace of reforms and improvements at HMP Parc.

Thames Water executives to be questioned by MPs

The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee (EFRA) will quiz the CEO, CFO and Chair of Thames Water in a public hearing of the Committee at 10am on Tuesday 13 May.

Lords marks 80th anniversary of victory in Europe and Japan

Members discussed plans to commemorate 80 years since the end of the Second World War. Catch up

The Speaker's chair, a large green leather chair with a carved wooden canopy, is on the left of the image. Green House of Commons benches are on the right and carved wooden panelling is in the background.

Speaker's Steering Group on AI in Parliaments established

Speaker's Steering Group on AI in Parliaments established

Justice Committee to hear evidence on the day to day running of prisons

The Justice Committee will hear from the Prisons and Probation Ombudsman, the National Chair of the Independent Monitoring Boards and HM Chief Inspector of Prisons during the third evidence session of its inquiry into rehabilitation and resettlement: ending the cycle of reoffending.

Women and Equalities Committee to hear evidence on the health impacts of breast implants and other cosmetic procedures

The Women and Equalities Committee (WEC) will hear from academics, medical professionals and campaigners on the health impacts of breast implants and other cosmetic procedures during an evidence session in Parliament on Wednesday, 14 May.

What's on in the Lords 12-15 May

Discover what's on in the House of Lords from 12-15 May

What are the key principles of the Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill?

Draft law on the prevention of fraud against public authorities will be debated by the Lords. Find out more

Written evidence deadline extended for new towns inquiry

The House of Lords Built Environment Committee has extended the written evidence deadline for the inquiry into new towns and expanded settlements.

Women and Equalities Committee launches new inquiry into Misogyny: the manosphere and online content

The Women and Equalities Committee (WEC) is today (Friday, 9 May) launching a new inquiry into the manosphere and misogynistic online content.

Call for legal professionals to take part in rule of law inquiry

The Constitution Committee launches an expression of interest for legal professionals to take part in a series of private roundtables to discuss the rule of law.

Speaker leads parliamentarians in a week of VE-Day events

The launch of a new ‘Turning of the Page’ ceremony was one of many events led by the Speaker of the House of Commons to mark 80 years since Victory in Europe Day and the cessation of hostilities.

Lords consider changes to Data (Use and Access) Bill

Members discuss Commons changes on financial penalties and National Underground Asset Register in 'ping pong'. Find out more

Bank Resolution Bill returns to the Lords

Members consider House of Commons changes on recapitalisation requirements and public costs. Find out more

Closed UNRWA schools must be reopened immediately, says International Development Committee Chair

Israel must immediately reopen UNRWA-run schools and restore access for Palestinian refugees to UNRWA services in the West Bank, the International Development Committee Chair has said.

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