select committee

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The Lords' environment select committee heard from three vets, who said there was growing awareness that fipronil and imidacloprid were causing environmental damage and many vets have already moved away from using them.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The foreign affairs select committee has confirmed Morgan McSweeney, former Downing Street chief of staff, who resigned over his role in Lord Mandelson's appointment in February, will give evidence on Tuesday next week.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

At the select committee, in the Commons and in the press.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

Foreign Affairs select committee chair Dame Emily Thornberry has invited Sir Olly to give evidence on Tuesday next week, the second time he will have been quizzed about his involvement in the Mandelson scandal.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

He was always a strong advocate for the abolition of capital punishment, and on his motion in 1864 a select committee was appointed to consider the subject.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 1 "Evangelical Church Conference" to "Fairbairn, Sir William" by Various