House of Commons
House of Commons news from UK Parliament.
Stronger legislation and enforcement needed to protect workers' human rights
Joint Committee on Human Rights publishes report on human rights and business
05 April 2017
'No deal is better than a bad deal' claim unsubstantiated
Exiting the European Union Committee report says Government has not carried out economic assessment of 'no deal'
04 April 2017
More robust approach required for aid contractors
International Development Committee publishes Report on DFID's use of private sector contractors
04 April 2017
MPs debate tackling infectious diseases
On 20 April MPs will take part in a general debate in the House of Commons Chamber
31 March 2017
MPs to debate state pensions payable outside of the UK
On 20 April MPs will debate a motion in the House of Commons Chamber
31 March 2017
Major reform of social care funding and provision needed
Communities and Local Government Committee report says social care funding needs urgent Government review
31 March 2017
Flagship apprenticeships policies will not fill growing skills gap
Sub-Committee on Education, Skills and the Economy publishes apprenticeships report
31 March 2017
MPs to debate the European arrest warrant
On 20 April MPs will take part in a general debate in Westminster Hall
30 March 2017
£168 million carbon capture and storage competitions examined
Public Accounts Committee examines the competitions run to develop carbon capture and storage technology
30 March 2017
Drones inquiry launched
Transport Committee launches inquiry on the safety implications of drone technology
30 March 2017
MPs call for fairer science reporting and policy making
Science and Technology Committee publishes report on science communication and engagement
29 March 2017
Amazon, Uber, and Deliveroo quizzed on staff working conditions
Scottish Affairs Committee examines the gig economy and flexible employment
29 March 2017
Rural tourism policy in Scotland and Wales examined
Environment Food and Rural Affairs Committee looks at rural broadband
29 March 2017
Potential for UK-US trade deal examined
International Trade Committee examines a future UK-US trade deal from a business perspective
29 March 2017
Ministers questioned on education and children's mental health
Health and Education Committees hear from Lord Layard, Natasha Devon, Baroness Tyler and NHS representatives
29 March 2017