UK Parliament
Coronavirus: Treasury Committee questions three former Chancellors about economic impact
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- Coronavirus: Treasury Committee questions three former Chancellors about economic impact
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- 2:28:31
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- Treasury Committee questions three former Chancellors of the Exchequer on the economic impact of coronavirus.
The Committee will hear from Alistair Darling, George Osborne and Philip Hammond.
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- Prime Minister's Questions: 3 June 2020
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- 36:55
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- Prime Minister's Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday that the House of Commons is sitting and gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime Minister.
In most cases, the session starts with a routine 'open question' from an MP about the Prime Minister's engagements. MPs can then ask supplementary questions on any subject, often one of current political significance.
The Leader of the Opposition, Keir Starmer asks six questions and the leader of the second largest opposition party asks two.
You can follow https://twitter.com/HouseofCommons for official news and information for the UK House of Commons Chamber.
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- Endometriosis & UK Parliament: Kathryn's Story
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- 6:19
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- This is Kathryn’s story about living with endometriosis - a condition which affects 10% of women worldwide.
She, along with over 2,600 others shared their experiences in response to a House of Commons digital debate on Facebook in October 2019: https://www.facebook.com/UKHouseofCommons/photos/a.183499548715839/962564630809323/?type=3&theater
Her story was read out by Alec Shelbrooke MP during his Parliamentary debate on how workplaces can support women living with the condition.
Earlier this year, she visited Parliament to meet him and discuss what still needs to be done to help those living with endometriosis. We caught up with her to learn more about her experiences of the condition, and how she felt about getting involved with the House of Commons.
If you would like to share your story to inform an upcoming debate, follow the House of Commons and get involved:
Facebook: @UKHouseofCommons
Twitter: @Hou...
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- Coronavirus: Prime Minister Boris Johnson | Commons Liaison Committee
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- 1:45:09
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- Prime Minister Boris Johnson will give evidence to the House of Commons Liaison Committee – the committee of Select Committee Chairs – on Weds 27 May at 4pm.
Follow the Liaison Committee on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CommonsLiaison
Follow the House of Commons on Twitter: https://twitter.com/houseofcommons
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- Only Way is Essex star gives evidence to Petitions Committee on online abuse - 21 May 2020
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- 33:48
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- On Thursday 21 May 2020 at 11am, the Petitions Committee will hear evidence from Bobby Norris, star of reality TV show The Only Way is Essex, as part of their investigation into online abuse.
The evidence session will take place this Thursday during Mental Health Awareness Week. MPs will speak to the reality TV personality about his petition on tackling online abuse, following the online homophobic abuse he has suffered since first appearing in the public eye in ITV2 show The Only Way is Essex in 2012.
The event will take place over videolink as the UK enters its 9th week of lockdown. Many have raised concerns over the effect of Coronavirus and social distancing on mental health as people have been forced to spend more time online and on social media.
The session was scheduled after more than 133,000 people signed Bobby’s petition on the petition.parliament.uk website. The petition, titled “Hold online trolls accountable for their online abu...
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- Petitions Committee questions experts on maternal mental health in lockdown and access to childcare
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- 1:25:51
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- On 21 May 2020 at 9.30am the Petitions Committee have scheduled a virtual evidence session on the urgent crisis of maternal mental health in lockdown and the impact of the virus on access to childcare.
The session is scheduled to take place this Thursday during Mental Health Awareness Week. The event will see MPs question experts on these crucial issues as the UK enters its 9th week since lockdown began.
This latest evidence session follows a recent session on a petition to extend maternity leave by three months with pay in light of COVID-19. The hearing will see the Committee take evidence from experts including Dr Trudi Seneviratne from the Royal College of Psychiatrists and the Chief Executive of the Early Years Alliance, Neil Leitch.
The evidence sessions come following growing public concern about the impact of coronavirus. In recent months, a series of parliamentary petitions relating to the outbreak have received more than 3.6 million sign...
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- Message of thanks from Mel Stride MP, Chair of the Treasury Select Committee
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- 2:25
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- Message of thanks from Mel Stride MP, Chair of the Treasury Select Committee to the Climate Assembly UK (Weekend 6)
https://www.climateassembly.uk/meetings/weekend-6/
At the final weekend, assembly members reviewed the decisions they reached throughout the assembly to ensure they accurately captured their views. The assembly also discussed coronavirus and possible links and considerations for climate change.
Climate Assembly UK reached the final stage of its deliberations at this weekend, as members gathered online for the last time to finalise the recommendations they will present to the six commissioning parliamentary select committees. Assembly members had the opportunity to reflect on the lifestyle changes brought about by the coronavirus outbreak, and the links to the topics the assembly had already discussed including what we buy, how we travel and in the home.
Chris Stark, one of the Assembly’s Expert Leads and Chief E...
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- Chris Stark: The coronavirus pandemic and climate action: possible links and consideration.
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- 16:54
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- Chris Stark, Chief Executive of the Committee on Climate Change and Expert Lead: The coronavirus pandemic and climate action: possible links and consideration
https://www.climateassembly.uk/meetings/weekend-6/
At the final weekend, assembly members reviewed the decisions they reached throughout the assembly to ensure they accurately captured their views. The assembly also discussed coronavirus and possible links and considerations for climate change.
Climate Assembly UK reached the final stage of its deliberations at this weekend, as members gathered online for the last time to finalise the recommendations they will present to the six commissioning parliamentary select committees. Assembly members had the opportunity to reflect on the lifestyle changes brought about by the coronavirus outbreak, and the links to the topics the assembly had already discussed including what we buy, how we travel and in the home.
https://www.climateassembly.uk/m...
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- Prime Minister's Questions: 20 May 2020
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- 30:18
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Prime Minister's Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday that the House of Commons is sitting and gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime Minister.
In most cases, the session starts with a routine 'open question' from an MP about the Prime Minister's engagements. MPs can then ask supplementary questions on any subject, often one of current political significance.
The Leader of the Opposition, Keir Starmer asks six questions and the leader of the second largest opposition party asks two.
You can follow https://twitter.com/HouseofCommons for official news and information for the UK House of Commons Chamber.
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- Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak MP | Lords Economic Affairs Committee
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- 1:31:16
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- The Lords Economic Affairs Committee holds its annual evidence session with the Chancellor of the Exchequer from 3pm on Tuesday 19 May.
The session will focus on lessons learnt from the Covid-19 crisis.
Likely questions:
- How much will the Government's support schemes cost and when do these schemes become too expensive?
- Will you extend support to the self-employed as well, now that the Job Retention Scheme for employees has been extended until October?
- Is the Treasury considering widening, or introducing additional loan schemes, to cover companies that fall between the gaps in the existing schemes?
- What further thought has HM Treasury given to Local Authority finances if the initial extra money will not cover the full cost of the pandemic to local finances? Are you prepared to see some Local Authorities declare themselves insolvent?
- Will you consider hazard pay for care workers and othe...
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- The Pensions Regulator: Work and Pensions Committee virtual session - May 18th 2020
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- 53:26
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- The House of Commons committee on Work and Pensions held a virtual session exploring issues related to part of its ongoing scrutiny of the work of the Pensions Regulators, this session will focus on the Pensions Regulator’s response to the coronavirus outbreak.
Jump to:
0:00:55 - Automatic enrolment requirements
0:18:43 - Defined Benefit pension scheme funding
0:39:22 - Communication with pension scheme members and pension scams
In the session they spoke to witnesses:
- Charles Counsell (Chief Executive, The Pensions Regulator)
- David Fairs (Executive Director of Regulatory Policy, Analysis and Advice, The Pensions Regulator)
- Liz Hickey (Director of Communications, The Pensions Regulator)
For more information visit https://committees.parliament.uk/
This video is subject to Parliamentary Copyright ©
http://www.parliament.uk/site-information/copyright/
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- LIVE: Climate Assemby UK ~ Saturday 16th May @ 15:00 (BST)
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- 18:17
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- Watch LIVE on Saturday 16th May ~ The Climate Assembly UK will bring together people from all walks to life to discuss how the UK can reduce greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050. https://www.climateassembly.uk
At the final weekend, assembly members will review the decisions they have reached throughout the assembly to ensure they accurately capture their views. The assembly will also discuss coronavirus and possible links and considerations for climate change.
Climate Assembly UK reaches the final stage of its deliberations at this weekend, as its members gather online for the last time to finalise the recommendations they will present to the six commissioning parliamentary select committees. Assembly members will have the opportunity to reflect on the lifestyle changes brought about by the coronavirus outbreak, and the links to the topics the assembly has already discussed including what we buy, how we travel and in the home.
Chris Stark...
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- Prime Minister's Questions: 13 May 2020
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- 34:03
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Prime Minister's Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday that the House of Commons is sitting and gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime Minister.
In most cases, the session starts with a routine 'open question' from an MP about the Prime Minister's engagements. MPs can then ask supplementary questions on any subject, often one of current political significance.
The Leader of the Opposition, Keir Starmer asks six questions and the leader of the second largest opposition party asks two.
You can follow https://twitter.com/HouseofCommons for official news and information for the UK House of Commons Chamber.
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- LIVE Lords debate EU Committee report 'Beyond Brexit: how to win friends and influence people'
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- 3:59:02
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Watch live with us today as the House of Lords debates the Lords EU Committee Report 'Beyond Brexit: how to win friends and influence people'.
Want to learn more about the report?
Read the House of Lords Library one page research briefing https://lordslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/lln-2020-0098/
Or read the full report
https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/ld201719/ldselect/ldeucom/322/322.pdf
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- LIVE House of Commons including the first remote voting - 12 May 2020
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- 6:20:37
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Live from the House of Commons including two ministerial statements:
Covid-19 and Business - Alok Sharma
Covid-19 Guidance for Transport Users and Operators - Grant Shapps
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- LIVE Statement Covid-19 strategy by Prime Minister Boris Johnson - 11 May 2020
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- 1:11:48
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Prime Minister Boris Johnson updates House of Commons on the Government's Coronavirus strategy.
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- Coronavirus e-petitions (maternity leave and pay/impact on universities and students) - 7 May 2020
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- 2:11:29
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- On 7 May, the Petitions Committee held two formal evidence sessions as part of their ongoing inquiry into coronavirus on behalf of petitioners.
Impact on universities and students evidence session starts at 1 hr 11m 50s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOFPLeE7dqQ#t=1h11m50s
Session 1: Maternity leave and pay
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/306691
Witnesses:
- James Zammit-Garcia, Petition Creator
- Bethany Power, Petition signatory
- Professor Elizabeth Meins, Department of Psychology, University of York
- Emily Tredget, Co-founder, Happity
- Dr Cheryll Adams CBE FRSPH D(Nurs) MSc, Executive Director, Institute of Health Visiting
Session 2: Impact on universities and students
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/302855
Witnesses:
- Sophie Quinn, Petition creator
- Zamzam Ibrahim, National President at National U...
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- Prime Minister's Questions: 6 May 2020
- Runtime
- 32:25
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Prime Minister's Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday that the House of Commons is sitting and gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime Minister.
In most cases, the session starts with a routine 'open question' from an MP about the Prime Minister's engagements. MPs can then ask supplementary questions on any subject, often one of current political significance.
The Leader of the Opposition, Keir Starmer asks six questions and the leader of the second largest opposition party asks two.
You can follow https://twitter.com/HouseofCommons for official news and information for the UK House of Commons Chamber.
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- Education Committee: Virtual Session - May 4th 2020
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- 1:41:51
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- The House of Commons committee on Education held a virtual session exploring issues related to the effect of COVID-19,
including school closures, on the health of children and young people for their inquiry on the impact of COVID-19 on education and children’s services.
Skip ahead to:
0:00:56 Online learning: what should schools be providing?
0:16:42 Will a catch-up premium for left-behind children be needed?
0:27:50 Problems with the new Free School Meals voucher system
0:42:28 Availability of a nutritious and balanced diet
1:06:59 Longer-term measures to support children’s wellbeing
1:16:31 Reopening Schools: How should this be phased, and what balance should be struck between catching up academically and support for wellbeing?
1:26:22 Government support for children and young people’s mental health, particularly for disadvantaged groups
In the session they spoke to witnesses:
- Geoff Barton...
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- Coronavirus: Work and Pensions statement from Minister Thérèse Coffey
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- 1:05:21
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Work and Pensions Minister Thérèse Coffey makes a statement to the House of Commons
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- UK Parliament and World War II video (primary school)
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- 3:01
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- In this video pupils will learn about some of the laws passed during World War II, including the rationing of food and the evacuation of children from cities when the bombs began to fall.
Find out more and download the resource pack:
https://learning.parliament.uk/resources/uk-parliament-and-world-war-ii-video-primary/
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- UK Parliament and World War II video (secondary school)
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- 7:13
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- In this video students will learn about the laws passed at the start of the war, including conscription into the armed forces. They will question Parliament’s ability to scrutinise Churchill’s coalition government and explore specific challenges made by members of Parliament about decisions made.
Find out more and download the resource pack.
https://learning.parliament.uk/resources/uk-parliament-and-world-war-ii-video-secondary/
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- Rebecca Willis introduces Climate Assembly UK (Weekend 5)
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- 4:50
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Rebecca Willis introduces Climate Assembly UK (Weekend 5)
https://www.climateassembly.uk/meetings/weekend-5/
At the second online weekend, the assembly will hear presentations on different ways of removing greenhouse gases from the atmosphere and arguments about the extent to which the UK should or should not rely on these technologies in order to reach the net zero by 2050 target.
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- Chris Stark - Introduction to Greenhouse Gas Removal Methods - Climate Assembly UK (Weekend 5)
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- 14:13
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Chris Stark - Introduction to Greenhouse Gas Removal Methods - Climate Assembly UK (Weekend 5) - https://www.climateassembly.uk/meetings/weekend-5/
At the second online weekend, the assembly will hear presentations on different ways of removing greenhouse gases from the atmosphere and arguments about the extent to which the UK should or should not rely on these technologies in order to reach the net zero by 2050 target.
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- Bill Spence - Being Positive About Going Negative - Climate Assembly UK (Weekend 5)
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- 10:45
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Bill Spence - Being Positive About Going Negative - Climate Assembly UK (Weekend 5) - https://www.climateassembly.uk/meetings/weekend-5/
At the second online weekend, the assembly will hear presentations on different ways of removing greenhouse gases from the atmosphere and arguments about the extent to which the UK should or should not rely on these technologies in order to reach the net zero by 2050 target.
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- Douglas Parr - Beware thinking Greenhouse Gas Removal technology will save us - Climate Assembly UK
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- 11:25
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Douglas Parr - Beware thinking Greenhouse Gas Removal technology will save us - Climate Assembly UK - https://www.climateassembly.uk/meetings/weekend-5/
At the second online weekend, the assembly will hear presentations on different ways of removing greenhouse gases from the atmosphere and arguments about the extent to which the UK should or should not rely on these technologies in order to reach the net zero by 2050 target.
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- Climate Assembly UK - Saturday 2nd May (Weekend 5)
- Runtime
- 44:06
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Watch LIVE on Saturday 2nd May ~ The Climate Assembly UK will bring together people from all walks to life to discuss how the UK can reduce greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050. https://www.climateassembly.uk
At the second online weekend, the assembly will hear presentations on different ways of removing greenhouse gases from the atmosphere and arguments about the extent to which the UK should or should not rely on these technologies in order to reach the net zero by 2050 target.
Just two instalments of the UK’s Climate Assembly remain as the members move towards completing the work commissioned by six parliamentary committees; to recommend how the UK can meet its legally binding target of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. This weekend the Assembly will consider the different ways of removing greenhouse gases from the atmosphere.
A number of speakers will address the assembly, and then the assembly members will have an opportun...
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- Coronavirus: Education Committee questions Minister Gavin Williamson
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- 2:06:25
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Education Committee question Gavin Williamson, Secretary of State for Education, on his Department's response to Covid-19.
https://www.parliament.uk/education-committee
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- Prime Minister's Questions: 29 April 2020
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- 50:12
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab answers questions from MPs today.
Prime Minister's Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday that the House of Commons is sitting and gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime Minister.
In most cases, the session starts with a routine 'open question' from an MP about the Prime Minister's engagements. MPs can then ask supplementary questions on any subject, often one of current political significance.
The Leader of the Opposition, Keir Starmer asks six questions and the leader of the second largest opposition party asks two.
You can follow https://twitter.com/HouseofCommons for official news and information for the UK House of Commons Chamber.
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- Coronavirus: Economy Update from Rishi Sunak, Chancellor of the Exchequer - 27 April 2020
- Runtime
- 55:52
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, makes a statement to the House of Commons on the Economy.
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- Coronavirus: Matt Hancock statement on Covid-19 response - 22 April 2020
- Runtime
- 54:36
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Health Secretary Matt Hancock updates the House of Commons on the Covid-19 response.
You can follow https://twitter.com/HouseofCommons for official news and information for the UK House of Commons Chamber.
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- Keir Starmer's first PMQs as Leader of the Opposition: 22 April 2020
- Runtime
- 45:54
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Dominic Raab answers questions from MPs. This was the first 'virtual' PMQs and Sir Keir Starmer's first PMQs as Leader of the Opposition.
Yesterday MPs also approved a motion that will allow them to participate in questions (including PMQs), urgent questions and ministerial statements via video link.
Prime Minister's Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday that the House of Commons is sitting and gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime Minister.
In most cases, the session starts with a routine 'open question' from an MP about the Prime Minister's engagements. MPs can then ask supplementary questions on any subject, often one of current political significance.
The Leader of the Opposition, Sir Keir Starmer asks six questions and the leader of the second largest opposition party asks two.
You can follow https://twitter.com/HouseofCommons for official news and information for the UK Ho...
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- Coronavirus: MPs debate virtual Parliament proposals 21 April 2020
- Runtime
- 1:34:41
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- The House of Commons returns today from 2.30pm following the Easter Recess. MPs will consider proposals for a virtual House of Commons.
During the sitting, we expect MPs will be asked to approve a motion facilitating ‘hybrid proceedings’, with effect from Wednesday 22 April.
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- Jim Watson - Low Carbon Electricity Options - Climate Assembly UK (Weekend 4)
- Runtime
- 11:51
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Jim Watson speaking at the Climate Assembly UK (Weekend 4) ~ April 18-19 2020 http://www.climateassembly.uk/
At the first of three virtual weekend sessions, the whole assembly will convene via video conferencing to hear and consider detailed evidence on the topic of where our electricity comes from.
Proceedings on the fourth and final weekend of Climate Assembly UK, due to take place on 20th - 22nd March, were postponed in view of the ongoing coronavirus situation. This weekend, Climate Assembly UK moves online to complete its work. The assembly will focus on where our electricity comes from.
A number of speakers will address the assembly, and then the assembly members will have an opportunity to question them in groups. This weekend’s speakers are all informants (they explain the range of views or options that exist on the topic) as opposed to giving their personal opinion. If they deviate from this and give a personal opinion at any point, the...
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- Patricia Thornley - Bioenergy Role in Electricity Production and Sustainability Issues - Weekend 4
- Runtime
- 11:03
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Patricia Thornley speaking at the Climate Assembly UK (Weekend 4) ~ April 18-19 2020 http://www.climateassembly.uk/
At the first of three virtual weekend sessions, the whole assembly will convene via video conferencing to hear and consider detailed evidence on the topic of where our electricity comes from.
Proceedings on the fourth and final weekend of Climate Assembly UK, due to take place on 20th - 22nd March, were postponed in view of the ongoing coronavirus situation. This weekend, Climate Assembly UK moves online to complete its work. The assembly will focus on where our electricity comes from.
A number of speakers will address the assembly, and then the assembly members will have an opportunity to question them in groups. This weekend’s speakers are all informants (they explain the range of views or options that exist on the topic) as opposed to giving their personal opinion. If they deviate from this and give a personal opinion at any poi...
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- Mike Hemsley - An Understanding of Renewable Sources of Electricity - Climate Assembly UK Weekend 4
- Runtime
- 11:25
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Mike Hemsley, Committee on Climate Change speaking at the Climate Assembly UK (Weekend 4) ~ April 18-19 2020 http://www.climateassembly.uk/
At the first of three virtual weekend sessions, the whole assembly will convene via video conferencing to hear and consider detailed evidence on the topic of where our electricity comes from.
Proceedings on the fourth and final weekend of Climate Assembly UK, due to take place on 20th - 22nd March, were postponed in view of the ongoing coronavirus situation. This weekend, Climate Assembly UK moves online to complete its work. The assembly will focus on where our electricity comes from.
A number of speakers will address the assembly, and then the assembly members will have an opportunity to question them in groups. This weekend’s speakers are all informants (they explain the range of views or options that exist on the topic) as opposed to giving their personal opinion. If they deviate from this and give a per...
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- LIVE: Climate Assembly UK - Saturday 18th April (Weekend 4)
- Runtime
- 40:01
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Watch LIVE on Saturday 18th April ~ The Climate Assembly UK will bring together people from all walks to life to discuss how the UK can reduce greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050. https://www.climateassembly.uk
At the first of three virtual weekend sessions, the whole assembly will convene via video conferencing to hear and consider detailed evidence on the topic of where our electricity comes from.
Proceedings on the fourth and final weekend of Climate Assembly UK, due to take place on 20th - 22nd March, were postponed in view of the ongoing coronavirus situation. This weekend, Climate Assembly UK moves online to complete its work. The assembly will focus on where our electricity comes from.
A number of speakers will address the assembly, and then the assembly members will have an opportunity to question them in groups. This weekend’s speakers are all informants (they explain the range of views or options that exist on the topic) as o...
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- Coronavirus: Health Committee questions Matt Hancock
- Runtime
- 2:40:45
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Health Secretary Matt Hancock faces questions from the Health and Social Care Committee on the progress of the Government’s plans to carry out 100,000 tests for COVID-19 everyday by the end of April.
MPs will also focus on the Government’s overall strategy, development and effectiveness of antibody tests, medicines that could be used to treat coronavirus, and the timing of updated guidance on the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in community care settings.
The session will have remote participation by witnesses and Committee members.
Witnesses
At 10am
Panel One
- Dame Donna Kinnair, Chief Executive and General Secretary, Royal College of Nursing
- Dr Alison Pittard, Dean, Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine
- Prof Anthony Costello, Professor of Global Health and Sustainable Development, UCL Institute for Global Health
...
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- Coronavirus: Science and Technology Committee 25 March 2020
- Runtime
- 3:15:51
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Watch the Science and Technology Committee question experts about the UK Science, Research and Technology Capability and Influence in Global Disease Outbreaks
Witnesses:
- Professor Neil Ferguson, Director, MRC Centre for Global Infectious Disease Analysis, Imperial College London (via video-conference)
- Dr Richard Horton, Editor-in-Chief, The Lancet (via Video-conferencing)
- Professor Andrew Pollard, Professor of Paediatric Infection and Immunity at the University of Oxford, Dr Melanie Saville, Director of Vaccine Research and Development, Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (via video-conference)
- Sir Patrick Vallance, Government Chief Scientific Adviser (via Video-conferencing)
- Professor Sharon Peacock, Director of the National Infection Service, Public Health England (via Video-conferencing)
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- Work and Pensions Committee questions Secretary of State on DWP Coronavirus response - 25 March 2020
- Runtime
- 1:33:42
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Watch as the Work and Pensions Committee questions Secretary of State on DWP response to coronavirus, on 25th March 2020.
Questions focused on the impact of the spread of COVID-19 on the welfare system and the steps DWP is taking to ensure new and existing benefit claimants and other financially vulnerable people are properly supported.
Committee Chair Stephen Timms wrote to the Secretary of State with a series of questions on the Department’s response to the virus.
The witnesses are:
Rt Hon Dr Thérèse Coffey MP, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
Peter Schofield, Permanent Secretary, Department for Work and Pensions
For more information about the Work and Pensions Committee, go to https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/164/work-and-pensions-committee/
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- Coronavirus: Petitions Committee questions the Government 25 March 2020 (subtitled)
- Runtime
- 1:42:04
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- The Petitions Committee put a range of questions from petitioners on coronavirus to the Government in an informal online session.
This session follows petitions on various implications of coronavirus signed by over 2 million people.
Joining the Petitions Committee in questioning the Government are Stephen Timms MP, Chair, and Selaine Saxby MP, a member, of the Work and Pensions Committee.
Appearing for the Government are:
- Dr Jenny Harries OBE, Deputy Chief Medical Officer
- Rt Hon Nick Gibb MP, Minister for School Standards
- Justin Tomlinson MP, Minister for Disabled People, Health and Work
Question 1: Do you accept there has been a lack of clarity to some Government guidance? What can people do to limit their risk of infection? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPLXJcZEfi8&t=2m34s
Question 2: Is it safe to use public transport, and under what circumstances? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPLXJcZEfi8&t=19m28...
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- Watch LIVE: House of Commons 25 March 2020
- Runtime
- 6:50:15
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Follow events in the House of Commons today including Prime Minister's Questions.
This afternoon there will be two Opposition Day debates related to Covid-19 on:
• social cohesion and community
• financial and social emergency support package.
The House will also consider adjourning for Easter recess tonight.
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- Watch LIVE: Coronavirus Bill in the House of Lords - 25 March 2020
- Runtime
- 5:41:28
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Watch as Members of the House of Lords examine the emergency Covid-19 legislation.
The Coronavirus Bill has its committee stage, a first chance for line by line examination, and all remaining stages, in the House of Lords on Wednesday 25 March.
Members are expected to discuss subjects including:
- monitoring of local authority care and support by a body such as the Equality and Human Rights Commission
- introduction of statutory self-employment pay scheme
- expiry of the Act after three months, with the option to extend in three month periods for a maximum time of two years.
On Monday 23 March, members agreed a proposal by the Leader of the House of Lords, Baroness Evans of Bowes Park, suspending the normal rules for Lords business to allow members to carry out all the remaining stages (committee stage, report and third reading) on Wednesday 25 March.
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- Jeremy Corbyn's last PMQs - 25 March 2020
- Runtime
- 1:00:42
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Prime Minister's Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday that the House of Commons is sitting and gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime Minister.
Prime Minister's Questions BSL version:
https://parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/1020d4d9-8411-419f-9dd9-1854cb7e0cc8
In most cases, the session starts with a routine 'open question' from an MP about the Prime Minister's engagements. MPs can then ask supplementary questions on any subject, often one of current political significance.
The Leader of the Opposition, Jeremy Corbyn asks six questions and the leader of the second largest opposition party asks two.
You can follow https://twitter.com/HouseofCommons for official news and information for the UK House of Commons Chamber.
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- Watch LIVE Contingencies Fund Bill in the House of Commons 24 March 2020
- Runtime
- 4:30:18
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Watch live from the House of Commons as Secretary of State for Health & Social Care Matt Hancock makes a statement in the House of Commons about COVID-19 at 2pm.
After 3pm, the Contingencies Fund Bill is being debated in Second Reading.
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- Coronavirus Bill debated in the House of Lords - Lords stages - 24 March 2020
- Runtime
- 6:20:44
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Members of the Lords discuss the main areas and key purpose of the Coronavirus Bill during second reading on Tuesday 24 March.
Speakers include the chair of the British Lung Foundation and an adviser to the World Health Organisation.
Read more about the bill's Lords stages: https://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2020/march/lords-debates-emergency-covid-19-legislation/
For more information, follow the House of Lords on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/UKHouseofLords
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- Coronavirus Bill, Commons stages - 23 March 2020
- Runtime
- 6:53:46
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- MPs will debate the emergency Coronavirus Bill this Monday in the House of Commons.
Read the House of Commons Library's impartial analysis on:
▪ Childcare and education
▪ Food supply
▪ Health and social care
▪ National security
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- Coronavirus: Educational settings update - 18 March 2020
- Runtime
- 1:30:14
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Secretary of State for Education, Gavin Williamson, updates the House of Commons on plans for educational settings in relation to Covid-19.
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- Coronavirus: Economic update from Chancellor of the Exchequer - 17 March 2020
- Runtime
- 2:09:12
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, updated MPs on extra economic measures to help those affected by Covid-19.
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- Coronavirus: Foreign Secretary gives update on travel advice - 17 March 2020
- Runtime
- 1:19:56
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- The Foreign Secretary, Dominic Raab, has made a statement to the House of Commons on the new travel advice for British citizens to avoid all non-essential travel during COVID-19.
