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Commons news from UK Parliament.
Committee confirms new working arrangements in response to COVID-19
European Statutory Instruments Committee confirms new working arrangements in response to COVID-19
21 April 2020
Chancellor responds to Treasury Committee on help for those not eligible for Government's support measures
Chancellor responds to correspondence from Chair
21 April 2020
Committee to question Lord O'Donnell
Committee talks to Lord O'Donnell about the Fixed-term Parliaments Act and the Government's response to Covid-19
20 April 2020
House of Commons takes historic first step towards virtual proceedings
House of Commons Commission has agreed virtual plans
16 April 2020
Update from UK Parliament on coronavirus
UK Parliament has introduced measures to limit non-essential access to the parliamentary estate
15 April 2020
Speaker outlines virtual Chamber plans
MPs will be able to take part in PMQs, urgent questions and statements via video link.
14 April 2020
Speaker letter to chair of Procedure Committee on chamber practices
The Speaker looks forward to the Committee's comments on plans for MPs to participate remotely in questions and statements.
14 April 2020
Speaker statement on IPSA budget
The additional funds are there to use if needed and required - and will have to be accounted for in the usual way.
10 April 2020
MPs to question Secretary of State
MPs call in Secretary of State Matt Hancock on management of the coronavirus outbreak
09 April 2020
Science and Technology Committee launches three new inquiries
Committee launches three new inquiries
09 April 2020
MPs launch online survey into coronavirus and access to food
Public invited to have their say: MPs launch online survey into coronavirus and access to food
09 April 2020
MPs want to hear experiences of people claiming benefits
DWP's response to the coronavirus outbreak: MPs want to hear experiences of people claiming benefits
08 April 2020
House of Commons Commission thanks staff for virtual Parliament strategy
The plans would enable MPs to dial in remotely to some parliamentary proceedings.
06 April 2020
Chair comments on Premier League announcement on player salaries
DCMS Committee Chair comments on Premier League announcement on player salaries
06 April 2020
Chairs call for Government to support people with no recourse to public funds
avirus and support for workers: Committee Chairs call for Government to support people with no recourse to public funds
03 April 2020