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House of Commons news from UK Parliament.

Details yet to be fleshed out on costly green jobs ambitions, Government admits
Environmental Audit Committee publishes Government response to Green Jobs report
20 January 2022

Speaker welcomes Vietnam’s new ambassador to the UK
Vietnam’s ambassador to the UK told the Speaker of the House of Commons that he hoped to double bilateral trade during his time in London.
19 January 2022

Defence Committee to hold session on use of the military to counter migrant crossings
The Defence Committee explores the process that led to the decision to start Operation Isotrope
19 January 2022

Building safety funding inquiry launched
The Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Committee launches a new inquiry into building safety and issues
19 January 2022

Asylum reforms would undermine UK’s human rights obligations
Committee publishes their report on Legislative Scrutiny: Nationality and Borders Bill (Parts 1, 2 and 4) – Asylum, Home Office Decision-Making, Age Assessments, and Deprivation of Citizenship Orders
19 January 2022

Commons and Lords Speakers celebrate conclusion of major Parliament restoration project
A major conservation project in Parliament has concluded after almost ten years
18 January 2022
England and Wales Cricket Board and Chairs of County clubs questioned racism in cricket
Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee follow up its Report published last week on racism in cricket
17 January 2022

Bank of England questioned on the nation’s financial stability
Treasury Committee examines the latest Financial Stability Report
17 January 2022

Ministers questioned on children living in poverty
Work and Pensions Committee question ministers from DWP, DfE and Home Office
17 January 2022

New animal welfare body mustn’t be “toothless”
The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee writes to the Secretary of State
17 January 2022

Social media giants questioned on online safety and influencer culture
Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee holds two separate evidence sessions
17 January 2022

Westminster Hall to hold a general debate on UK and Israel trade negotiations
MPs to hold a general debate on UK and Israel trade negotiations
14 January 2022

Coming up in the Commons 17-21 January
Find out what's coming up in the House of Commons Chamber 17-21 January
14 January 2022

MPs to hold a general debate on the matter of lawfare and the UK court system
MPs to hold a general debate on the matter of lawfare and the UK court system
14 January 2022

MPs to hold a debate on a motion on the judgement of the Uyghur tribunals
MPs to hold a debate on a motion on the judgement of the Uyghur tribunals in the Chamber
14 January 2022