Select Committees are composed of either MPs or Members of the House of Lords, and have the power to launch inquiries into any issue or Government actions. Evidence is received by the inquiry and the Committee publish a report of their findings.
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| 25 Mar 2024 |
Improving the home buying and selling process
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Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Committee (Select) |
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This cross-party inquiry will examine the transaction process, the information available to buyers, and the role of conveyancers and estate agents. |
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| 5 Mar 2024 |
Economics of the energy sector
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Energy Security and Net Zero Committee (Select) |
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The Committee has launched a new inquiry which will examine how the structure of the energy sector might be reformed to encourage greater decarbonisation, keep prices affordable for customers and maintain a secure and reliable supply. |
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| 7 Mar 2024 |
Net zero and trade
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Energy Security and Net Zero Committee (Select) |
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The Committee has launched an inquiry which will assess how the UK could best use its trade policy to help meet its net zero goals. The inquiry will examine whether current UK trade policy is consistent with emission cutting targets and whether it might go further in pursuit of net zero. |
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| 14 Mar 2024 |
City Region and Growth Deals
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Scottish Affairs Committee (Select) |
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This inquiry will scrutinise the progress and operation of City Region and Growth deals, following up on the Committee’s previous work examining them in 2021. We will explore the lessons learned since the deals launched to understand what has been delivered so far and barriers to their success. We will examine how satisfied stakeholders are with the level of progress, engagement and transparency on the deals from the UK Government. Read our call for evidence for more detail about the inquiry and how to contribute your views. |
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| 18 Mar 2024 |
Climate change and security
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Environmental Audit Committee (Select) |
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The Environmental Audit Committee is undertaking an inquiry into the interaction of climate change and security issues and the UK Government’s approach to anticipating, preventing, and responding to the security threats posed by climate change. Read the call for evidence for more information about this inquiry. |
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| 15 Mar 2024 |
UK-EU data adequacy
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European Affairs Committee (Select) |
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No description available |
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| 27 Mar 2024 |
Access to High Street Banking in Wales
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Welsh Affairs Committee (Select) |
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In Wales, the number of bank and building society branches fell from 695 in 2012 to just 435 in 2022, and already 22 high street bank branch closures have been announced for 2024. This inquiry will explore the future provision of high street banking, which groups are most adversely affected by branch closures, and whether alternatives to traditional bank branches can mitigate the negative consequences of branches closing. The Committee is inviting written submissions by May 8 2024. These should focus on, but are not limited to:
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