Children and families

On 3 December 2024 the Committee considered e-petitions that had received over 100,000 signatures. The Committee also considered e-petitions that had received over 10,000 signatures and received a Government response, and public petitions that had received a Government observation.

Eliminating domestic abuse is on the agenda in Lords debates. Catch up

Members consider the importance of social cohesion and strong, supportive community life during periods of change and global uncertainty. Catch up

The Women and Equalities Committee is launching a call for written evidence on statutory paternity and shared parental leave to examine options for reform.

Members discuss benefit of community initiatives to society across the UK. Catch up

The role of specialist education colleges debated by members. Catch up

Members discuss prisons, public libraries, African markets, Atlantic salmon populations and the impact of conflict on children. Catch up

Stronger guidance and controls needed to protect children from screen time, Education Committee finds

MPs to hold a debate on the impact of smartphones on social media and children

The Education Committee want to hear from people with lived experience of social services as part of their investigation into how the Government could improve children’s social care

Preterm Birth Committee launch call for evidence.

Members discuss delivery of antenatal care. Catch up

Allowances and tax arrangements for foster carers to be debated by MPs