House of Commons
House of Commons news from UK Parliament.

Small-volume homebuilders questioned on housing demand
Communities and Local Government Committee examines role of small and medium-sized homebuilders concerning housing demand
21 November 2016

Youth employment prospects examined
Work and Pensions Committee hears from charity representatives and young ambassadors
21 November 2016

More transparency needed from HM Treasury on equality analysis
Women and Equalities Committee report finds Treasury must fulfil obligations to assess equalities impacts
18 November 2016

MPs debate support arrangements for people affected by contaminated blood and blood products
Debate scheduled following Backbench Business Committee meeting
17 November 2016

Treasury must factor in long term environmental impact of policies
Environmental Audit Committee publishes report on Sustainability and HM Treasury
17 November 2016

Land border with Republic of Ireland examined with Academics
Northern Ireland Affairs Committee considers issues posed by the land border with Republic of Ireland
16 November 2016

Upgrading emergency service communication examined
Public Accounts Committee takes evidence on the high-risk programme to update emergency services communication
16 November 2016

Carers discuss adult social care
Communities and Local Government Committee examines the role of unpaid carers
16 November 2016

UK's negotiating objectives for withdrawal from EU examined
Exiting the European Union Committee questions experts on UK's negotiating objectives for leaving EU
16 November 2016

RSPCA should step back from prosecutions except in exceptional cases
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee cautions RSPCA in report on animal welfare
16 November 2016

Consequences of hate crime examined
Home Affairs Committee questions researchers and community organisations on the consequences of hate crime
15 November 2016

Ticket touts: digital ticket harvesting and reselling examined
Culture, Media and Sport Committee hears from event organisers and online ticket selling platforms representatives
15 November 2016

NHS finances: Chancellor of the Exchequer replies to Chair
Health Committee publishes reply to letter regarding concerns about NHS funding ahead of Autumn Statement
15 November 2016

Syrian refugee crisis - is Government policy working?
International Development Committee takes evidence from DFID and Immigration Minister
14 November 2016

Network Rail questioned on rail safety
Transport Committee hears from Network Rail and safety organisations on railway safety
14 November 2016