May 2021

The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee is today (Thursday 19 December) launching a new inquiry, Reforming the Water Sector, to scrutinise the breadth of issues confronting the water sector. 

The letter comes following findings that the Defra, the Environment Agency and Ofwat had failed to comply with environmental law.

Florence Eshalomi, Chair of the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee, has commented on the Government’s announcement today on the Provisional Local Government Finance Settlement for councils in England.

The Chair of the Welsh Affairs Committee has written to the Government asking how it will help support those affected by the closure of Holyhead Port.

The Health and Social Care Committee this morning held an evidence session with the Secretary of State, the Rt Hon Wes Streeting MP, on the work of the Department.

Final day of committee stage for the Product Regulation and Metrology Bill. Find out more

Dame Caroline Dinenage MP comments on the Government’s announcement of a consultation on artificial intelligence, copyright law and the creative industries

Ministers and expert witnesses gave evidence on 13 and 14 December as part of this year’s Youth Select Committee inquiry

The inquiry will look into the supply of drugs into prisons, the involvement of organised criminal gangs in the distribution and trafficking of drugs in prisons, and more

The Northern Ireland Affairs Committee is to examine the Government’s new approach to legacy issues in Northern Ireland and the steps that need to be taken to meet the needs of victims, survivors and their families.

Matt Western has been elected Chair of the Joint Committee on National Security Strategy (JCNSS).

The inquiry will examine how investment pipelines could put the rail supply and manufacturing sector – along with thousands of jobs in its supply chains – on a safer, more sustainable footing

The Committee launched an inquiry into flood resilience last week.

The Health and Social Care Committee today (Tuesday 17 December) launches an inquiry to examine the provision of community mental health services for adults with severe mental health needs.