House of Commons
House of Commons news from UK Parliament.

Government Response on UK's response to hurricanes in Overseas Territories published
Government accepts the Committee's recommendations on the need for improvements to national, regional and international preparedness for natural disasters
24 May 2018

Committee launch inquiry into automation and the future of work
BEIS Committee look into the likely impact of automation on UK business and its potential for productivity
24 May 2018

Future anti-ship missile systems inquiry launched with French Defence Committee
Committee hold a joint inquiry to demonstrate, and reinforce, the bilateral defence relations
23 May 2018

Employers questioned on sexual harassment in the workplace
Women and Equalities Committee continues inquiry into sexual harassment in the workplace
23 May 2018

Trade between the UK, Australia and New Zealand examined
International Trade Committee hears from dairy and meat sectors
23 May 2018

Committee explore UK's resilience to heatwaves
Environmental Audit Committee examines the risks heatwaves pose to health and resilience of the UK transport sector
23 May 2018

Carillion: Government risk assessments published
Public Accounts Committee publishes Government risk assessments relating to Carillion
23 May 2018

Committee sets the agenda for new algorithmic ethics agency
Science and Technology Committee publishes report on Algorithms in Decision Making
23 May 2018

Update on Pubs Code Adjudicator inquiry launched by BEIS Committee
Committee review operation of the Pubs Code and the performance of the Pubs Code Adjudicator
22 May 2018

Eliminating Gender Pay Gap post-Brexit examined in Committee's report
European Scrutiny Committee report examines Government's commitment to eliminate Gender Pay Gap
22 May 2018

Immigration Minister questioned on access to passports
Northern Ireland Affairs Committee hears from Caroline Nokes MP on obtaining British and Irish passports
22 May 2018

Business, trade union and academics discuss post-Brexit migration
Home Affairs Committee discuss future immigration arrangements between the UK and the EU
22 May 2018

Major motor manufacturers questioned on electric vehicle opportunities
Representatives from Nissan, BMW and Toyota questioned on how the UK can maximise electric vehicle economic benefits
22 May 2018

Chief Inspector and Ombudsman explore conditions for Welsh prisoners
Welsh Affairs Committee holds fourth evidence session of its inquiry into prisons
22 May 2018

Concerns about criminal legal aid examined
Justice Committee questions solicitiors' preofessions on Litigators' Graduated Fee Scheme
22 May 2018