Commons
Commons news from UK Parliament.

Children in poverty: measurements and targets examined
The Work and Pensions Committee examines definitions and statistics, the underlying causes of child poverty and the impact of the coronavirus pandemic
25 May 2021

Independent Expert Panel recommends six week suspension for Mr Rob Roberts MP for breach of Parliament’s Sexual Misconduct Policy
The Independent Expert Panel (IEP) has today published their report which finds Mr Rob Roberts, MP for Delyn, breached Parliament’s Sexual Misconduct Policy.
25 May 2021

Petitions Committee announces evidence session on brain tumour and childhood cancer research
Committee to take evidence on brain tumour and childhood cancer research from campaigners, experts, and Government Ministers
25 May 2021

Chair comments on Government funding for green technology and jobs
Chair comments on the Government’s announcement on additional investment in green technology and jobs
24 May 2021

Academics and experts questioned on renewable energy in Scotland
The Scottish Affairs Committee examines employment, funding and power distribution in renewable energy in Scotland
24 May 2021

DCMS Committee announces hearing into BBC following report by Lord Dyson
Chair Julian Knight has announced that it will hold an evidence session to examine questions raised by the report from Lord Dyson
24 May 2021

Do quashed Post Office cases mean the law needs changing?
Committee to hold an evidence session seeking to identify the implications for the justice system of the quashing by the Court of Appeal of the convictions of 39 Post Office workers who were wrongly accused of theft
24 May 2021

Committee to take evidence on the Williams-Shapps plan for rail
On Wednesday May 26, the Transport Committee will hear directly from Keith Williams, architect of the Rail Review, and the Secretary of State for Transport, Grant Shapps MP
24 May 2021

Evidence session on the Electoral Commission implementation of referendum campaign conduct rules
Committee continues its inquiry into the work of the Electoral Commission
24 May 2021

Committee to take evidence from Michael Gove, Premier League and medical experts on Covid 19 vaccine certification
The Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee will hold two sessions next week as part of its inquiry into Covid-19 vaccine certification
21 May 2021

Chancellor questioned on Greensill Capital
The Treasury Committee examines the lessons for HM Treasury from its interactions with Greensill Capital
21 May 2021

Parliament flies the flag for St Helena’s national day
The tiny volcanic island of St Helena has gifted its flag to fly at the entrance to the UK Parliament on its public holiday.
21 May 2021

Coming up in the Commons: 24-28 May 2021
We’ve put together a list of highlights to keep you on top of the legislation, debates and questions coming up in the Commons.
21 May 2021

Tobias Ellwood writes to MoD following publication of AFV Government response
Committee publishes Government response and writes to Jeremy Quin, Minister for Defence Procurement, raising concerns
21 May 2021

Committee questions Kwasi Kwarteng, Secretary of State, for future of steel inquiry
Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee to hold an evidence session for its inquiry into Liberty Steel & the future of steel industry in UK
21 May 2021