Parliamentary Business
Parliamentary Business news from UK Parliament.
Government increases its ambition on water quality after decades of inaction
Environmental Audit Committee publishes Government Response to Water Quality in Rivers report
15 May 2022
Social impact of paramilitarism in Northern Ireland to come under spotlight at Committee session
Northern Ireland Affairs Committee to question academic experts on the impact of the presence of paramilitaries in Northern Ireland on the region and its people
13 May 2022
Headteachers and experts questioned on low uptake of physics and maths by girls
Science and Technology Committee examines why certain groups of children are underrepresented in STEM subjects
13 May 2022
Committee examines Government’s shipbuilding policy
Defence Committee examines the Government’s shipbuilding policy, following the publication of the Government’s National Shipbuilding Strategy Refresh
12 May 2022
State Opening of Parliament 2022
The State Opening of Parliament marks the formal start of the parliamentary year and the Queen's Speech sets out the government’s agenda for the 2022-23 session, outlining proposed policies and legislation. Find out more
10 May 2022
Support organisations and charities questioned on health assessments for benefits
Work and Pensions Committee examines the assessment processes for health-related benefits
09 May 2022
Committee takes evidence on Government’s proposals to tackle SLAPPs
MPs to explore the case for reform to tackle strategic lawsuits against public participation
06 May 2022
MPs to examine challenges to train more doctors to tackle NHS workforce crisis
Health and Social Care Committee continues Workforce: recruitment, training and retention in health and social care inquiry
06 May 2022
Minister questioned on reducing plastic waste
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee session examines issues including recycling rates and other government targets
05 May 2022
MPs examine protecting whales and other marine mammals
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee examines issues affecting marine mammals such as whales, dolphins and porpoises
29 April 2022
Nigeria is a global strategic partner for UK, say MPs
Foreign Affairs Committee publishes report on Nigeria and the Integrated Review
28 April 2022
Parliament's working year comes to a close: 2021-22 session ends
Parliament's 2021–22 session has been brought to a close with a 'prorogation' announcement on Thursday 28 April 2022
28 April 2022
Venture capital market inquiry launched
Treasury Committee explore the state of the UK’s venture capital industry
28 April 2022
MPs urge radical reforms to negligence compensation system that costs NHS billions each year
Health and Social Care Committee publishes report on NHS litigation reform
27 April 2022
Government concede to BEIS Committee recommendations to protect and compensate Horizon sub-postmasters
Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee publishes Government response to Post Office and Horizon Interim Report
27 April 2022