House of Commons
House of Commons news from UK Parliament.

‘Costly and time-consuming duplication' in Brexit preparations
Chair comments on today's National Audit Office report
12 March 2019

Ministers questioned on mothers in prison
Joint Committee on Human Rights continues inquiry into the right to family life
12 March 2019

“Four times” the number of Wonga compensation claimants than expected
Committee publishes letter from Grant Thornton
12 March 2019

Government must guarantee human rights standards in treaties post Brexit
Joint Committee on Human Rights publishes report on Human Rights Protections in International Agreements
12 March 2019

No escape from benefit cap for 82% of affected households
Work and Pensions Committee report on the benefit cap published
12 March 2019

Brexit: Risky and rushed activity must not become ‘new normal'
Committee publishes report on Brexit and the UK border: further progress review
12 March 2019

Government's Brexit deal defeated again in 'meaningful vote'
MPs will tonight vote again on the Government's proposed EU Withdrawal Agreement
12 March 2019

Attorney General's statement on Joint Instrument and Unilateral Declaration
Advice indicates "reduced risk" of indefinite backstop, but legal advice unchanged.
12 March 2019

Chair laments TPR failure to act on JPress pension
Chair of Work and Pensions Committee makes statement regarding Johnston Press and TPR
11 March 2019

MPs question Scottish Government Minister on Scottish-UK relations
The final evidence session will examine the impact of Brexit on UK-Scottish relations
11 March 2019

Committee scrutinises Government's approach to road safety
Transport Committee say road traffic deaths still too high, despite a 5 year fall
11 March 2019

Divided Government must provide Parliament with clarity ahead of crucial vote
European Scrutiny Committee publishes a report analysing the Withdrawal Agreement and Brexit negotiations
11 March 2019

Technical solution to border possible with trust and goodwill, finds Committee
Northern Ireland Affairs Committee publishes report on the backstop and the implications of a hard border
11 March 2019

Scottish Government must have a guaranteed role in future trade negotiations
Scottish Affairs Committee publish report into trade and brexit
11 March 2019

General debate on NICE appraisal processes for treatments for diseases
MPs to hold a general debate on NICE appraisal processes for treatments for rare diseases
11 March 2019