Parliamentary Business
Parliamentary Business news from UK Parliament.
MPs to debate support for the tourism industry after the COVID-19 lockdown
Debate will take place on Thursday 1 0 September
09 September 2020
Committee Chair calls for answers on benefit cap and more
Work and Pensions Committee publishes the Government response to its report DWP’s response to the coronavirus outbreak.
07 September 2020
Impact of coronavirus on the UK’s freight and maritime sectors examined
The Transport Committee explores how the pandemic has affected freight transported by road, rail, air and sea
07 September 2020
Committee examines Government’s plans for freeports in the UK
The International Trade Committee explores the Government’s consultation, objectives and planning proposals
07 September 2020
Scottish fishing industry to give evidence on effect of Covid-19
Scottish Affairs Committee continues its Coronavirus and Scotland inquiry
02 September 2020
Committee examines Universal Credit and the wait for a first payment
The Work and Pensions Committee questions the National Audit Office and the Financial Conduct Authority
31 August 2020
Independent determination of complaints of bullying and harassment in the Commons
MPs have decided to establish an Independent Expert Panel (IEP) to determine complaints of bullying or harassment
23 June 2020
Procedure and Privileges Committee publishes guidance on proceedings in the hybrid House
Guidance on proceedings in the hybrid House published
05 June 2020
Lords questions government in oral questions on 5 May
Virtual questions session discussing the impact of Covid-19
04 May 2020
Lords questions government in oral questions on 22 April
Virtual session to focus on coronavirus impact
22 April 2020
Lords returns to quiz government on 21 April
Daily question session held virtually
20 April 2020
Lord Speaker's statement on UK Parliament's response to the spread of COVID-19
A letter from the Lord Speaker, Lord Fowler, to members of the House of Lords regarding the House's return from recess
19 April 2020
Temporary changes to Lords business
Some proceedings held virtually
17 April 2020
Update from UK Parliament on coronavirus
UK Parliament has introduced measures to limit non-essential access to the parliamentary estate
15 April 2020
House of Commons Commission thanks staff for virtual Parliament strategy
The plans would enable MPs to dial in remotely to some parliamentary proceedings.
06 April 2020