Commons
Commons news from UK Parliament.
Defence Sub-Committee reacts to “fundamentally wrong” MOD decision on Service accommodation
The Defence Sub-Committee on Service Accommodation has published a letter to the Ministry of Defence (MOD) reacting to the Department’s decision not to allow Service personnel to contribute to its inquiry.
22 September 2023
EFRA Committee launches inquiry into education and career opportunities in land-based sectors
From agricultural robotics and engineering to conservation and environmental advice, MPs will examine the wide range of career opportunities which exist in land-based sectors including and beyond farm-based jobs
22 September 2023
Draft Media Bill: CMS Committee amendments would ensure legislation is in best interests of audiences
Culture, Media and Sport Committee publishes its final report on the Draft Media Bill
21 September 2023
Comment: Prime Minister’s speech on policies to meet net zero
20 September 2023
New inquiry: The rights of older people
The Women and Equalities Committee launches a new inquiry on the rights of older people, examining whether ageist stereotyping and discrimination is preventing them from participating fully in society
20 September 2023
The House of Commons rises for conference recess
The House of Commons adjourned on Tuesday 19 September for conference recess and will next sit on Monday 16 October at 2.30pm
20 September 2023
EFRA Committee to hold evidence session on XL bully dogs
In response to the ban announcement and the recent reports of attacks by XL Bullies, the Committee has scheduled an additional evidence session on 18 October
20 September 2023
MoJ must investigate Official Injury Claim Service case backlog after whiplash reforms, Justice Committee says
There are a “growing number” of unresolved cases in the Official Injury Claim Service portal, the Justice Committee warns
19 September 2023
Chair Comment: Work and Pensions Committee welcomes Royal Assent for legislation on expanding pensions auto-enrolment
Rt Hon Sir Stephen Timms MP commented today on the Pensions (Extension of Automatic Enrolment) (No. 2) Bill receiving Royal Assent
19 September 2023
Committee visits Colne Valley viaduct
The Select Committee on the High Speed Rail (Crewe – Manchester) Bill visited the construction site for the Colne Valley viaduct as part of its consideration of proposals for the new high-speed station at Manchester Piccadilly
19 September 2023
Defence Committee launches inquiry into conflict in the grey zone
Committee launches inquiry into conflict in the grey zone
18 September 2023
Nominations open for Chair of Defence Committee
The Speaker has announced the timetable for the election of the Chair of the Defence Select Committee following the resignation of Tobias Ellwood
18 September 2023
Coming up in the Commons 18-19 September
Find out what's coming up in the House of Commons Chamber 18-19 September
15 September 2023
Government rejects MPs’ calls to legally define honour-based abuse
The Government has rejected calls by MPs to introduce a statutory definition of so-called honour-based abuse, despite warnings that it risks remaining a hidden crime without improved understanding of its complexities
14 September 2023
Legislation needed to continue great British success story of self-driving vehicles
Transport Committee publishes its report on the future of self-driving vehicles
14 September 2023