January 2018

In its 20th Report of Session 2023–24, the cross-party House of Lords Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee has highlighted concerns about the Government’s plans to increase the income required for British citizens and settled residents to bring a partner to the UK, known as the Minimum Income Requirement (MIR). The report comes after the Committee considered the Home Office’s latest Statement of changes in Immigration Rules (HC 590).

The House of Lords Science and Technology Committee launches an inquiry into engineering biology.

Catch up on a busy start to the year in the Lords

Members discuss key purpose of housing legislation at second reading. Catch up

Business and Trade Committee Chair, Liam Byrne, warns - the Government must stop dodging scrutiny of flagship trade deals

Justice Committee publishes report on the constitutional relationship with the Crown Dependencies

Shared ownership schemes subject buyers to rising rents, uncapped service charges, and a disproportionate exposure to repair and maintenance costs

Public Accounts Committee publishes the Chair's Eighth Annual Report

Work and Pensions Report: Statutory sick pay is failing in its primary purpose to act as a safety net for workers who most need financial help during illness

The House of Lords Conduct Committee has published a call for written evidence for its review of the Code of Conduct for Members and the Guide to the Code of Conduct.

Environmental Audit Committee Chair comments on today’s release of storm overflow spill data

Welsh Affairs Committee to examine the closures of high street banks in Wales in new inquiry

The House of Commons adjourned on Tuesday 26 March for Easter recess and will next sit on Monday 15 April at 2.30pm.