January 2021

The Joint Committee on Human Rights will examine the Government’s Human Rights Act Review.

The Committee will question Guy Opperman MP, Minister for Pensions and Financial Inclusion, as part of its inquiry into pension scams.

Committee of Privileges publishes article from the House magazine’s 2021 Guide to Select Committees

Johnny Mercer and Nadine Dorries will be questioned by the Defence Committee on mental health of the Armed Forces and Veterans.

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.

MPs to hold a general debate on the UN International Day of Education

MPs to hold a general debate on Holocaust Memorial Day 2021

Chair writes to the Prime Minister urging him to engage with the hospitality sector

The Education Committee continues its inquiry into left behind white pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds with an evidence session on 26 January.

Committee to hold evidence hearing focusing on research and innovation spending and mission-oriented policy

The Finance Bill Sub-Committee has written a letter to the Government on the follow-up inquiry into the Loan Charge.

NS&I responds to Treasury Committee

Over £1 million have been spent on legal fees for tribunal claims brought by staff in equal pay and discrimination cases, the BBC has disclosed.

Chair of the Public Accounts Committee says Treasury has “worryingly laissez faire attitude” as Committee calls for rapid implementation of Redmond findings

The Environmental Audit Committee examines the merits of tidal power and considers whether it can play a role in the UK’s commitment to be net-zero by 2050