Parliament, government and politics

The Union flag is flying from a new position in the House of Commons for the first time – on Commonwealth Day.

We’ve put together a list of highlights to keep you on top of the legislation, debates and questions coming up this week that you need to know about

Committee holds fourth evidence session on its inquiry on Reforming public transport after the pandemic

Committee to hold a pre-appointment hearing for the Government’s preferred candidate for the role of the Chair of the Regulatory Policy Committee, Mr Stephen Gibson

The Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee explores calls for changes to be made in sport and the role of national governing bodies

Minister for School Standards will take questions on the arrangements being put in place this summer to determine student grades

Committee to take evidence from Minister for Building Safety and Communities, Lord Greenhaulgh

Committee to question Sir Simon Stevens on planned reforms to NHS health and care

MPs to hold a general debate on the quality of life for patients with heart failure in Westminster Hall

Members discuss definition of leases and Electronic Communications Code

MPs to hold a general debate on community pharmacies and the effect of the covid-19 outbreak in Westminster Hall

Committee publishes an interim report on Net Zero and COP26

The Environmental Audit Committee examines sewage discharges and other chemical and plastic pollution

MPs to debate petition which calls on Government to make LGBT conversion therapy a criminal offence

Science and Technology Committee explores the scientific basis for the Government’s roadmap