Communities and families
Communities and families news from UK Parliament.
Lords debates Cohabitation Rights Bill
Peers discuss court rulings and the definition of cohabitant couples
18 March 2019
Ministers questioned on mothers in prison
Joint Committee on Human Rights continues inquiry into the right to family life
12 March 2019
Children Act 1989 (Amendment) (Female Genital Mutilation) Bill: Remaining Stages
MPs debate the remaining stages of the FGM Bill.
11 March 2019
Lords examines Civil Partnerships, Marriages and Deaths (Registration etc) Bll
Bill provides for civil partnerships for opposite-sex couples
08 March 2019
Lords marks International Women's Day
Members debate UK's role in advancing gender equality
08 March 2019
Support for childrens whose mothers have been in prison examined
Joint Committee on Human Rights examines welfare provisions for children whose mothers have been in prison and maternity care in prison
06 March 2019
Local councils and other stakeholders questioned over road maintenance
Committee questions local councils, Transport for London and Transport for the West Midlands on local roads funding and governance
27 February 2019
Steve Brine MP gives evidence to Committee on sexual health services
Health and Social Care Committee hears from the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Public Health and Primary Care, NHS England, and Association of Directors of Public Health
26 February 2019
Are human rights considerations adequately articulated in current sentencing guidelines?
Joint Committee on Human Rights examines whether whether having your mother in prison affects you and your rights
18 February 2019
Lords EU exit regulations: 7 February
Members discuss wireless telegraphy and credit rating agencies
08 February 2019
Office for National Statistics questioned on the Census 2021
Women and Equalities Committee holds one-off session to examine preparations for the Census 2021
06 February 2019
Lord debates NHS long-term plan
Members discuss case for integrated health and care system
01 February 2019
Lords debates increase in social housing
Peers consider commitment to reduce housing costs and homelessness
01 February 2019
Social media companies must be subject to legal ‘duty of care'
Science and Technology Committee publish report on the impact of social media and screen-use on young people's health
31 January 2019
Is the social care market in England competitive?
Economic Affairs Committee takes evidence on Tuesday 29 January 2019 at 3.35pm
29 January 2019