Communities and families
Communities and families news from UK Parliament.
JCHR examines historic treatment of unmarried mothers in adoption inquiry
The Committee will examine the adoption practices that led to unmarried mothers putting their child up for adoption.
14 December 2021
High Streets: The Government must learn lessons from Covid to build back better
The Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Committee has published a report on the future of our high streets
10 December 2021
Lords concludes examination of Rating (Coronavirus) and Directors Disqualification (Dissolved Companies) Bill
Bill granted Royal Assent. Catch up
09 December 2021
Lords Committee calls for empowered leaders and improved finances to regenerate our towns and cities
COVID-19 Committee publish report on the recovery of our towns and cities.
07 December 2021
Three private members' bills in the Lords
Members discuss hereditary peers, cigarette health warnings and addition of environment to the national curriculum. Catch up
06 December 2021
Government and councils in Northern Ireland questioned on tackling racism and supporting minority ethnic groups
Committee to hold fourth hearing of the inquiry into minority ethnic and migrant experiences
29 November 2021
Lords debates migrants arriving illegally
Members discuss migrants arriving in the UK illegally by boat under. Catch up
26 November 2021
Urgent action needed to tackle and prevent youth unemployment
House of Lords Youth Unemployment Committee publishes its report 'Skills for every young person'.
26 November 2021
Levelling-up Committee examines Government plans
The Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (LUHC) Committee holds its second evidence session for the adult social care inquiry
25 November 2021
Work and Pensions Committee to examine Universal Credit and childcare costs
The Work and Pensions committees launches an inquiry into Universal credit and childcare costs
25 November 2021
Lords debates private members’ bills at second reading
Bills on age assurances online, onshore wind and coroners recording suicide factors. Catch up
22 November 2021
Special Public Bill Committee completes its scrutiny of the Charities Bill [HL]
On Thursday 18 November 2021 the Committee reported the Bill to the House with amendments.
19 November 2021
Cuts led to vulnerable children “crisis”: restore support to 2010 levels, peers tell ministers
Public Services Committee publish report on role of public services in addressing child vulnerability
19 November 2021
Social Security (Up-rating of Benefits) Bill completes passage through Lords
Members consider Commons amendments. Catch up
17 November 2021
Telecommunications (Security) Bill completes passage through the Lords
Members consider Commons amendments including network diversification. Catch up
16 November 2021