House of Commons
House of Commons news from UK Parliament.
Government officials to be quizzed on Brexit preparedness
Officials from HMRC and the Cabinet Office questioned on IT, VAT and business preparedness for when the Northern Ireland Protocol takes effect at the end of the year
30 November 2020
Committee to question Lord Evans, Chair of Committee on Standard in Public Life, and Dr Jane Martin CBE
Questions will be put to Lord Evans of Weardale and Dr Jane Martin CBE
30 November 2020
Human rights implications of long lockdown inquiry launched
Joint Committee on Human Rights examines the impact of lockdown restrictions on human rights
30 November 2020
Secretary of State questioned on border disruptions, fishing and farm support
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee explores the work of DEFRA
30 November 2020
Committee Chair Jeremy Hunt criticises failures that ‘make a mockery’ of NHS workforce planning
Separate criticism for ‘inadequate’ responses to urgent recommendations on patient care and staff wellbeing
30 November 2020
Chair writes to Pensions Regulator
Arcadia Group pension fund: Chair of Work and Pensions Committee Stephen Timms MP writes to Pensions Regulator
30 November 2020
Secretary of State questioned on effects of Covid on prisons and courts
Justice Committee examines Coronavirus (COVID-19): The impact on prison, probation and court systems
30 November 2020
Coming up in the Commons: 30 November - 4 December 2020
Wondering what's happening this week in the House of Commons? From bills to oral questions, our business highlights will keep you on top of everything coming up in the Chamber.
27 November 2020
Academics questioned on effects of the loss of grassroots sport due to Covid-19
Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee considers the immediate impacts as well as potential long-term impact of Covid-19
27 November 2020
Westminster Hall to hold a general debate on access to and acceptance of cash during the Covid-19 outbreak
MPs to hold a general debate on access to and acceptance of cash during the covid-19 outbreak in Westminster Hall
27 November 2020
Westminster Hall to hold a general debate on raising awareness of signs and symptoms of cancer in teenage and young adults
MPs to hold a general debate on raising awareness of signs and symptoms of cancer in teenage and young adults at Westminster Hall
27 November 2020
This week in the Commons: 23 - 27 November
This week in the Commons, the Prime Minister answered questions from MPs in PMQS. The Chancellor of the Exchequer delivered a statement on the Spending Review 2020 and the Office for Budget Responsibility's latest economic and fiscal forecast.
27 November 2020
Evidence session on reforming public transport after the pandemic
Committee to hold first evidence session as part of its inquiry Reforming public transport after the pandemic
27 November 2020
Committee to hold session on the effect of home environment on white working-class educational achievement
Committee to hold its fourth evidence session as part of its inquiry into the educational outcomes of white working-class pupils
27 November 2020
The Joint Committee on Human Rights and Women and Equalities Committee endorse appointment of Baroness Falkner as Chair of EHRC
Report published on the appointment of the Chair of the Equality and Human Rights Commission
27 November 2020