December 2021

As part of its disability employment gap inquiry, the Work and Pensions Committee will hear from disability charities, academics and policy experts.

We’ve put together a list of highlights to keep you on top of the legislation, debates and questions coming up this week that you need to know about

Members press government in questions, plus Trade Bill changes and Ministerial and other Maternity Allowances Bill on the agenda

Chair of the Liaison committee Sir Bernard Jenkin has written to Jacob Rees-Mogg on legislation awaiting time in the Government’s legislative programme.

The Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee will examine emerging issues faced by businesses following the UK’s departure from the European Union and the establishment of a new trading relationship between the UK and EU.

Committee to hear from a panel of expert witnesses as part of a one-off evidence session on China’s military ambitions

Committee to hold an evidence session examining the funding and financial management of schools

Chair comments on the reports that Neil Woodford is to set up a new investment firm

MPs to question the Minister for Care on the Government’s long-term workforce planning for the NHS and social care

Committee to hold an evidence session with Ministers to follow up on its inquiry into Covid-19 and food supply

Committee launch new inquiry on Children in care homes

International Development Committee takes evidence on Tuesday 23 February at 2.30pm

Community Energy is the latest topic the Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) will investigate within the workstream considering technological innovation and climate change.

Chair of Health and Social Care Committee Jeremy Hunt presses the Government for detail on plans to reform social care

Simon Burton has been appointed to lead the Lords Administration from April 2021