A requirement to appear before a committee of British MPs was cited as the reason for his absence.

A powerful committee of MPs warns the government its new consumer watchdog must break with the "box-ticking culture" of the past.

He said the new, pluralist parliament, which will have 177 members, will appoint a committee of MPs to oversee the debate and receive public comment.

The government has "little real idea" how many billions of pounds are being lost in benefit fraud, a committee of MPs said today.

People should give themselves two alcohol-free days a week, according to a committee of MPs.

A cross-party committee of peers and MPs was set up to consider the proposals.

A committee of MPs is advising us all to go without alcohol for two days a week.

Also, a committee of MPs suggested this week that people should give themselves two alcohol-free days a week for health reasons.

A committee of MPs has unanimously agreed to back his bill to give the prosecution the right of appeal against bail.

As we reported this morning, a joint committee of MPs and Lords warned his draft proposal "needs significant amendments" to be fit for purpose.