Monday, 14 June 2021
[Relevant document: e-petition 585309, Condemn Israel for their treatment of Palestine and Palestinians.] Virtual participation in proceedings commenced (Order, 25 February). [NB: [V] denotes a...
[Julie Elliott in the Chair] [Relevant document: Summary of public engagement by the Petitions Committee on football governance, reported to the House on 8 June 2021, HC 243.]
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