Covid-19
Covid-19 news from UK Parliament.
Minister questioned on human rights implications of long lockdown
Joint Committee on Human Rights seeks to understand the differing interpretation of lockdown rules
20 April 2021
Westminster Hall to hold a general debate on social care and the covid-19 outbreak
MPs to hold a general debate on social care and the covid-19 outbreak in Westminster Hall
19 April 2021
Committee investigates long-term impact of pandemic on parents and families
The COVID-19 Committee will hear the concerns of charities who have been supporting families through the pandemic.
14 April 2021
Joint Committee on Human Rights to take evidence on Visiting in care homes
Committee continues to explore the Government’s response to covid-19 and the human rights implications of long lockdown
13 April 2021
Government approach to negative body image ‘dangerous’
A new report into body image has branded the Government's approach to eating disorders and tackling poor body image potentially harmful.
08 April 2021
New Report: Government has gathered momentum to act on food security, but must now find 'impetus'
Reaction to the pandemic has demonstrated the Government's ability to address insecurity, and should set a precedent, say EFRA Committee
07 April 2021
Treasury Committee launches ‘Jobs, Growth, and Productivity after Coronavirus’ inquiry
Committee launches a new inquiry into jobs, growth, and productivity after coronavirus
01 April 2021
Chair comments on the use of military sites for asylum accommodation
Committee publishes correspondence from the Home Office in relation to the use of former military sites for asylum accommodation
31 March 2021
Report published on the impact of COVID-19 on courts and tribunals in England and Wales
The Constitution Committee publishes the first of three reports on the constitutional implications of COVID-19
29 March 2021
Government failing BAME communities and young women on vaccine take-up
A letter from the Women and Equalities Committee has criticised the Government for failing BAME communities and young women on vaccine take-up.
27 March 2021
Westminster Hall to hold a general debate on the Fourth Report of Women and Equalities Committee Unequal impact? Coronavirus, disability and access to services
MPs to hold a general debate on the Fourth Report of Women and Equalities Committee Unequal impact? Coronavirus, disability and access to services
26 March 2021
Lords debates Coronavirus Act powers one year on
Members debate the government's one-year report on the Coronavirus Act 2020 powers. Find out more
26 March 2021
Awarding of student grades: Committee writes to Secretary of State with concerns over the alternative arrangements for 2021
Committee writes to Gavin Williamson to raise concerns about the alternative arrangements being put in place for awarding grades this summer
25 March 2021
Report: Defence’s Contribution to the UK’s Pandemic Response
The Defence Committee publishes its report on the UK Armed Forces’ response to the coronavirus pandemic.
25 March 2021
Decisions of the Petitions Committee, 23 March 2021
The Committee considered all e-petitions which had, before 18 March 2021, reached over 10,000 signatures and received a Government response. The Committee also considered petitions which had reached over 100,000 signatures, and agreed debates for a number of petitions with over 100,000 signatures that were awaiting debate.
24 March 2021