House of Commons
House of Commons news from UK Parliament.
Department's strategy on use of private contractors examined
International Development Committee take evidence from the Department for International Development
20 February 2017
Employee-owned businesses and oil and gas industry examined
Scottish Affairs Committee visit Aberdeen to examine sustainable employment and competitive businesses
20 February 2017
Backbench Business Committee weekly meeting 21 February 2017
MPs bid for a number of debates including on UK policy on torture
17 February 2017
Support for exports and investment inquiry launched
International Trade Committee launches inquiry into whether support for exporters is fit for purpose
15 February 2017
Government must show new grammars close attainment gap
Education Committee publishes report on Government's case for creating new grammar schools
13 February 2017
Leading UK aid contractor acted improperly
International Development Committee publishes Report on Conduct of Adam Smith International
12 February 2017
Parks face threat of decline with severe consequences
Communities and Local Government Committee publish report on public parks
11 February 2017
MPs debate publicly accessible amenities for people with disabilities
MPs took part in a Westminster Hall debate on 23 February
10 February 2017
MPs debate unaccompanied children in Greece and Italy
On 23 February MPs debated a motion in the House of Commons
10 February 2017
Too little done to support farmers hit by late subsidy payments
Public Accounts Committee publishes report on delayed and incomplete payment of farmers' subsidies
10 February 2017
Minister questioned on Jobcentre Plus closures in Scotland
Scottish Affairs Committee holds one-off session on the consequences for job seekers and staff
08 February 2017
Scottish Government's role in Brexit negotiations examined
Exiting the European Union Committee questions Scottish Government and academics on EU withdrawal
08 February 2017
Ireland's Ambassador gives government's perspective on cross-border issues post-Brexit
The Northern Ireland Affairs Committee takes evidence from the Ambassador of Ireland to the UK
08 February 2017
Genomics and genome-editing advances examined
Science and Technology Committee looks at the scientific advances in genomics as they relate to humans
08 February 2017
Government must show energy schemes are good value for customers
Public Accounts Committee publishes report on energy initiatives funded through household energy bills
08 February 2017