Communities and families
Communities and families news from UK Parliament.
Debate on the effect of universal credit on children
On 10 May MPs took part in a Chamber debate on the effect of universal credit on children
06 May 2016
DfE officials questioned on Government's social work reform
Education Committee questions Minister and Chief Social Worker
03 May 2016
Chamber debate on the contribution of faith organisations to the voluntary sector in local communities
On 5 May MPsdebated the contribution of faith organisations to the voluntary sector in local communities
28 April 2016
Intergenerational fairness examined by the Committee
Work and Pensions Committee hears on generation inequality and the future of welfare
27 April 2016
Up to 21,000 pregnant women leave jobs because of safety risks
Women and Equalities Committee examines pregnancy and maternity discrimination, employees' rights and employers' responsibilities
25 April 2016
Government ministers give evidence on unaccompanied minors
EU Home Affairs Sub-Committee takes evidence on 20 April at 10.30am
14 April 2016
Future demographic trends for Scotland discussed in Edinburgh
Scottish Affairs Committee visits Edinburgh to discuss how demographic trends impact Scotland's economy
12 April 2016
Assessments system still failing claimants and taxpayers
Public Accounts Committee publishes report on contracted out health and disability assessments
31 March 2016
Pregnancy and maternity discrimination examined
Women and Equalities Committee questions charities on pregnancy and maternity discrimination
22 March 2016
Social work reform: children services and charity representatives questioned
Education Committee hears on the Government's strategy for children's social workers
21 March 2016
Liaison Committee recommends the establishment of four new committees
Liaison Committee publishes its report recommending proposals for committee activity in 2016-17
14 March 2016
Homelessness causes and support examined
Communities and Local Government Committee hears from charities helping homeless people
14 March 2016
Business rates: Government proposals scrutinised
Communities and Local Government Committee examines Government proposals on retaining business rates
22 February 2016
Government's consultation on National Planning Policy examined
Communities and Local Government Committee examines the Government's consultation on National Planning Policy
08 February 2016
Ministers questioned on mental health and well-being of looked-after children
Education Committee questions foster carers, looked after young person and Ministers on children's mental health
03 February 2016