January 2021

The Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy questions Professor Ciaran Martin

The Women and Equalities Committee is opening a new inquiry which will examine how the Government Equalities Office (GEO) is delivering on its responsibilities.

The International Relations and Defence Committee publishes its report, The UK and Afghanistan.

The Home Affairs Committee will hold two evidence sessions on Wednesday 13 January as part of its inquiry into Home Office preparations for covid-19.

Four Select Committee Chairs have written a joint letter Michael Gove, calling for the publication of the Dunlop Review ahead of a planned joint-evidence session.

Mike Russell will be questioned by the Scottish Affairs Committee on the implications of Brexit and the EU-UK trade deal for Scotland.

The lead member for the Forced labour in UK value chains inquiry has responded to Dominic Raab's statement on the Government’s response to the forced labour in Xinjiang.

The Work and Pensions Committee continues its inquiry into DWP’s preparations for changes in the world of work.

The Work and Pensions Committee publishes the Government response to its report Universal Credit: The wait for a first payment

Additional measures introduced in battle against covid

The next Liaison Committee hearing with the Prime Minister will take place on the afternoon of 13 January at 3.30pm.

Committee on Standards hears from representatives from political parties and newly elected MPs in Code of Conduct inquiry

Committee on the Future Relationship with the European Union hears from representatives from manufacturing and food and drink sectors

Justice Committee hears from legal practitioners and experts on delays in court cases exacerbated by Covid-19 pandemic

Human rights implications of long lockdown in mental health units scrutinised