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House of Commons news from UK Parliament.

RMT union and Govia Thameslink Railway questioned on rail services
Transport Committee questions RMT union and Govia Thameslink Railway on improving rail passenger experience
04 July 2016

MPs debate maternity discrimination
On 14 July MPs will take part in a Westminster Hall debate on maternity discrimination.
01 July 2016

MPs debate the contribution of cooperatives to the economy
On 14 July MPs will take part in a Westminster Hall debate on the contribution of cooperatives to the economy
01 July 2016

Devolution: Government must do more to protect taxpayers' interests
Public Accounts Committee publishes report on devolved funding of local enterprise partnerships
01 July 2016

Decriminalise sex workers, says Home Affairs Committee
Home Affairs Committee publishes report on prostitution, calling for decriminalisation
01 July 2016

Motorway hard shoulders shouldn't be used as permanent driving lanes
Transport Committee publishes report on 'all lane running' motorway schemes
30 June 2016

Minister questioned on Counter Extremism Bill
Joint Committee on Human Rights questions Karen Bradley on Government's counter extremism strategy
29 June 2016

Flooding: minimising risk and increasing resilience examined
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee questions devolved administrations, water companies and Canal and River Trust
29 June 2016

L'Oréal, Unilever, and P&G questioned on microplastics environmental impact
Environmental Audit Committee questions businesses on the environmental impact of microplastics
29 June 2016

Ofsted Chief Inspector pre-appointment hearing
Education Committee hears from the Government's preferred candidate for the position of Ofsted Chief Inspector
29 June 2016

Greater rigour vital to get best value from UK's science investment
Public Accounts Committee publishes report on captial funding for science projects
29 June 2016

BHS sale and pension fund deficit further examined
Work and Pensions and BIS Committees hear from advisory firms, BHS executives and Pensions Regulator
28 June 2016

Advances in robotics and AI impact on UK jobs market examined
Science and Technology Committee questions businesses and academics
28 June 2016

Maternity services examined with charities and health experts
Health Committee looks at the National Maternity Review, its recommendations and related policy
28 June 2016

RSPCA and Scottish SPCA discuss animal welfare
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Sub-Committee looks at enforcement and role of Scotland's animal welfare charity
28 June 2016