Parliamentary Business
Parliamentary Business news from UK Parliament.
Secretary of State questioned on decarbonising heat in homes
Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee examines the Government’s plans to significantly cut carbon emissions produced by heating systems in homes across the UK
15 July 2021
Committee hold hearings on appointments to Bank of England committees
The Treasury Committee explores the appointees’ views on risks to the financial system
15 July 2021
Minister questioned on the work of the DVLA
Transport Committee seeks to understand the difficulties facing the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency
15 July 2021
Revised guidance on proceedings in the hybrid House and hybrid Grand Committee published
The Procedure and Privileges Committee has published a revised version of its guidance on proceedings in the hybrid House and hybrid Grand Committee.
15 July 2021
Minister questioned on impact of Australian free trade deal on Wales
The Welsh Affairs Committee takes evidence on the implications for Wales of a free trade deal with Australia
15 July 2021
Secretary of State questioned on hydrogen’s role in achieving Net Zero
The Science and Technology Committee also questions energy sector experts, Department’s Chief Scientific Adviser and the Government’s Chief Scientific Adviser
15 July 2021
Animal Sentience Bill examined by MPs
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee examines whether it will be sufficiently independent and have the necessary expertise
14 July 2021
Leader of House questioned on culture and behaviour in the House of Commons
The Women and Equalities Committee also hears from the Official Opposition and the key domestic Committees
13 July 2021
Metro Mayors questioned on future of English governance
Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee continues canvassing the views of Metro Mayors
13 July 2021
Scientists, academics and Heathrow airport questioned on UK’s Covid-19 border strategy
Home Affairs Committee examines the future strategy and operations of UK borders in the on-going response to Covid-19
13 July 2021
Northern Ireland Protocol six months on: Committee to take stock of progress
Northern Ireland Affairs Committee questions representatives from agriculture, retail, haulage, manufacturing and shipping
13 July 2021
Lord Chancellor questioned on Human Rights Act reforms
Joint Committee on Human Rights examines implications of the Ministry of Justice’s legislative and policy agenda
13 July 2021
Calls for clarity on whether UK will match European firms’ support from EU Brexit fund
The European Scrutiny Committee publishes documents considered by the Committee on 7 July 2021
13 July 2021
MPs travel to Birmingham for HS2 accountability sessions
MPs from the Transport Committee and the Public Accounts Committee hold evidence session in Birmingham
09 July 2021
Treatment of Contracted Staff for MoD’s Ancillary Services examined with academic and unions
The Defence Sub-Committee on the Treatment of Contracted Staff for the MoD’s Ancillary Services holds its first evidence session
09 July 2021