Children and families
Children and families news from UK Parliament.
Lords debates building an inclusive society after COVID-19
Members debate steps that national and local government will need to take to achieve an inclusive society in the UK. Find out more
15 April 2021
Children in poverty: Measurements and targets: Work and Pensions Committee to question academics and charities
Work and Pensions Committee hears from academics and charities
13 April 2021
Maternity and parental leave campaigners nominated for Petition Campaign of the Year
The nominees for the inaugural Petition Campaign of the Year Award have been announced.
24 March 2021
Lords debates the Budget statement
Members debate the economy
15 March 2021
Children in poverty: Measurements and targets: Work and Pensions Committee to hold first oral evidence session
Committee to hold its first oral evidence session in the inquiry into children in poverty
26 February 2021
Lords examines Ministerial and other Maternity Allowances Bill
Government accepts amendment on use of 'mother or expectant mother' in the bill
26 February 2021
Children in care homes: Education Committee to launch new inquiry
Committee launch new inquiry on Children in care homes
18 February 2021
Petitions Committee announces evidence session on child food poverty
Committee will take evidence to examine child food poverty in the UK
20 January 2021
MPs to hold a general debate on the operation of the Child Maintenance Service during the covid-19 outbreak
MPs to hold a general debate on the operation of the Child Maintenance Service during the covid-19 outbreak
18 January 2021
Children in poverty: Work and Pensions Committee launches inquiry
What steps could the Government take to reduce the numbers of children who grow up in poverty in the UK?
15 January 2021
Committee Chair urges Government to reveal plans to tackle child food poverty
Chair writes to the Government urging them to provide clarity on plans to tackle food poverty
21 December 2020
Westminster Hall to hold a general debate on the provision of healthcare support services in the period between conception and age two
MPs to hold a general debate on the provision of healthcare support services in the period between conception and age two
14 December 2020
Westminster Hall to hold a general debate on the future of nurseries and early years settings
MPs to hold a general debate on the future of nurseries and early years settings in Westminster Hall
01 December 2020
Westminster Hall to hold a general debate on the effect of the covid-19 outbreak on people experiencing baby loss
MPs to hold a general debate on the effect of the covid-19 outbreak on people experiencing baby loss
27 October 2020
Sub-Committee to question TikTok
TikTok faces questions over claims of censorship and action on tackling harmful content
17 September 2020