House of Commons
House of Commons news from UK Parliament.

Violations of international humanitarian law need universal political action
International Development Committee publishes report with key priorities for World Humanitarian Summit
10 May 2016

Government must clarify legal case for lethal drone strikes outside armed conflict
Joint Committee on Human Rights publishes report on use of drones for targeted killing
10 May 2016

Department for Transport questioned on All Lane Running
Transport Committee examines impact of all-lane running motorway schemes with Department for Transport
09 May 2016

BHS: impact on Pension Protection Fund and pension regulation investigated
Work and Pensions and BIS Committees question PPF and Pensions Regulator Chief Executives
09 May 2016

Effect of EU on Scotland discussed in Glasgow
Scottish Affairs Committee visits Glasgow to discuss potential impact of EU referendum
09 May 2016

EHRC Chair: report of Pre Appointment Hearing
Joint Committee on Human Rights publish report on the appointment of David Isaac to the EHRC
09 May 2016

Committee calls for public appointment process review
Women and Equalities Committee highlights lack of transparency for candidate assessment initial stages
09 May 2016

Debate on the effect of universal credit on children
On 10 May MPs took part in a Chamber debate on the effect of universal credit on children
06 May 2016

Environmental impact of microplastics examined with academics
Environmental Audit Committee hears from academics on wide range of issues regarding microplastics
05 May 2016

'Boaty McBoatface' competition examined with NERC representatives
Science and Technology Committee questions representatives of Natural Environment Research Council on 'Boaty McBoatface'
05 May 2016

Prime Minister questioned on EU referendum
Liaison Committee questions David Cameron on the upcoming EU referendum
04 May 2016

New measures needed to safeguard scrutiny of public spending
Public Accounts Committee publishes report on Government spending accountability to Parliament
04 May 2016

Government should amend energy proposals to ensure consumers benefit
Energy and Climate Change Committee publishes report on Government's draft energy legislation
04 May 2016

Humanitarian breaches in Yemen need independent investigation
International Development Committee publishes report on the Crisis in Yemen
04 May 2016

Government urged to set clear timetable for airport expansion
Transport Committee publishes report on airport expansion in the South East
04 May 2016