Parliamentary Business
Parliamentary Business news from UK Parliament.

Minister questioned on children in poverty
The Work and Pensions Committee looks at how best to measure child poverty
18 June 2021

Government's response fails to address 'very pressing issue' of food insecurity
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee publishes response to Covid-19 and the issues
of security in food supply report
17 June 2021

Former US National Security Advisor questioned on National security machinery
Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy examines the read-across from the US national security system to the UK’s own machinery
16 June 2021

What action is needed to support a UK supply chain for battery electric vehicles?
The Environmental Audit Committee examines what action the Government must take to attract gigafactories to the UK
15 June 2021

MPs to consider benefits system in Wales as COVID-19 support schemes draw to a close
Welsh Affairs Committee launches an inquiry examining the benefits system in Wales
15 June 2021

Engineers and transport planners questioned on smart motorways
The Transport Committee scrutinise the strategic and economic case for smart motorways
14 June 2021

Minister questioned on NI Protocol
Northern Ireland Affairs Committee examines the progress of negotiations with the EU
14 June 2021

Committee approves appointment of Carolyn Wilkins to FPC and Tanya Castell to PRC
The Treasury Committee published two reports
11 June 2021

Chair statement on Lord Frost
Chair Julian Knight has issued this statement following the cancellation of an appearance by Cabinet Office Minister Lord Frost
10 June 2021

Treasury Committee examines economic crime
The Treasury Committee inquiry reviews what progress has been made in combatting economic crime
10 June 2021

Committee holds first session on Gender Sensitive Parliament (House of Commons)
Women and Equalities Committee explores institutional focus, representation, policies, procedures and working arrangements for parent MPs
08 June 2021

Prime Minister Boris Johnson to appear before Liaison Committee
The Liaison Committee (the Committee of the all the Select Committee Chairs) hears evidence from Boris Johnson
08 June 2021

Committee pre-commencement hearings for appointments to Bank of England committees
Treasury Committee holds two pre-commencement hearings for appointments to the Bank of England’s Prudential Regulation Committee and Financial Policy Committee
08 June 2021

Committee hears from fashion industry on impact of UK-EU trade deal
Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee considers what barriers remain to cultural exchange between the UK and EU
08 June 2021

Chair responds to Kept Animals Bill
Neil Parish responds to a new Bill which introduces restrictions on smuggling puppies and other domestic pets over the UK border
08 June 2021