Children and families

Catherine McKinnell MP, Chair of the Petitions Committee, has welcomed the announcement of additional funding for mental health support for new parents

Committee to hold the first oral evidence session on the experiences of children whose families have no access to welfare benefits

Members debate the challenges following the pandemic, the effects of the Health and Social Care Levy and and the government's social care plans. Catch up

The Joint Committee on Human Rights launches a new inquiry

Leading legal academics will give evidence to the Women and Equalities Committee

Professor Chris Whitty is to face questions from the Education Committee on the possible inclusion of children in the Government’s Covid-19 vaccination programme

MPs to debate petition relating to funding and affordability of childcare

A letter from the committee calls for ministers to get joined-up to support family services and tackle a lack of coordination of children’s policy nationally and locally.

Committee calls for written submissions on the draft Bereavement Benefits (Remedial) Order 2021

Members debate student exchange, cadet forces, human rights and elections in Belarus. Catch up

Members discuss elderly social care, organ tourism and environment education. Catch up

Committee to hear evidence from petition creators and expert witnesses on the impact of covid-19 on new parents

Members discuss UK social care provision and the role of carers. Find out more

Committee writes to Children and Families Minister about long-term impact of pandemic on infants

Members debate the education and health of children of the UK affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Catch up