Commons
Commons news from UK Parliament.
Inquiry launched into the status of independent Members of Parliament
The Commons Procedure Committee has launched an inquiry into the status of Independent Members of Parliament.
09 December 2024
MPs to hold a debate on rare autoimmune rheumatic diseases
On Tuesday 10 December in Westminster Hall, MPs will hold a debate on rare autoimmune rheumatic diseases.
09 December 2024
Coming up in the Commons 9-13 December
Find out what's coming up in the House of Commons 9-13 December
06 December 2024
WEC seeks views on statutory paternity and shared parental leave
The Women and Equalities Committee is launching a call for written evidence on statutory paternity and shared parental leave to examine options for reform.
06 December 2024
Membership appointed to Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy
The House of Commons has formally appointed the membership of the Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy. Members from the House of Lords were appointed on 5 September 2024.
06 December 2024
Digging in: Transport Committee launches inquiry into impacts of street works by utility companies
The Committee will investigate ways to help limit the damage and disruption to England’s roads and pavements that work carried out by utility companies can have
06 December 2024
EFRA Committee launches future of farming inquiry and announces evidence session on impacts of proposed changes to APR and BPR on the farming and wider rural community
The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee (EFRA) today (Friday 6 December) launches an inquiry on the future of farming.
06 December 2024
Ministers to give evidence on British science in Antarctica
British scientists and researchers have been active in Antarctica for over a century: but what is their role in the region, and how is their work deepening our knowledge of climate change?
05 December 2024
How can the healthcare shift from hospital to community be achieved? MPs to explore
The Health and Social Care Committee will be holding an evidence session as part of its work on the 10 Year Health Plan.
05 December 2024
Defence Committee launches inquiry into the UK’s contribution to European security
Today the Defence Committee launches an inquiry into the UK’s contribution to European security.
05 December 2024
Lord Alton elected Chair of Joint Committee on Human Rights
The Joint Committee on Human Rights has elected David Alton, Lord Alton of Liverpool as its Chair
05 December 2024
Chair comment: NIAC Chair Tonia Antoniazzi MP responds to Government statement on the legacy of Troubles in Northern Ireland
Chair Tonia Antoniazzi comments on the Secretary of State’s statement in the House of Commons on the legacy of Troubles in Northern Ireland.
05 December 2024
Is legislation to protect the environment working? Government offers post-legislative scrutiny timetable
The Government is to give its view on whether the Environment Act is working as Parliament intended by November 2026, the Environment Secretary has confirmed.
05 December 2024
The Committee on Standards has today released a report on the conduct of Bob Stewart
The Committee on Standards has today released a report on the conduct of the former Member of Parliament Bob Stewart.
05 December 2024
Don’t defund BTECs, Education Committee tells Govt
The Education Committee has written to the Education Secretary and the Minister for Skills urging them not to withdraw funding from post-16 Applied General Qualifications, including BTECs and Tech level qualifications.
04 December 2024