Social services
Social services news from UK Parliament.
Members Estimate Committee publishes its first report of Session 2022–23
First Report - Consolidated list of provisions of the Resolutions of the House relating to expenditure charged to the Estimate for House of Commons: Members as at 27 February 2023
17 March 2023
Cabinet Secretary Angus Robertson questioned on how the Scottish Government promotes Scotland internationally
Scottish Affairs Committee examines the role of the Scottish Government in promoting Scotland internationally
17 March 2023
New inquiry and call for evidence launched on the Windsor Framework
The Sub-Committee on the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland has launched a new inquiry into the Windsor Framework, with the publication of a call for written submissions.
17 March 2023
Lords debates Spring Budget
Members discuss economic situation following Chancellor of the Exchequer's statement. Catch up
17 March 2023
Lost jobs and income among serious repercussions after major DVLA delays
Public Accounts Committee publishes report on the driving licence backlogs at the DVLA
17 March 2023
Inquiry into Illegal Migration Bill launched – Home Secretary asked to appear before Committee
Joint Committee on Human Rights launches inquiry into the Illegal Migration Bill and asks the Home Secretary to appear before the Committee
16 March 2023
MPs seek evidence on turning quantum technologies into products
Science and Technology Committee launches inquiry on commercialising quantum technologies
16 March 2023
Building Safety – Government Minister questioned by Levelling Up Committee
Committee to question Lee Rowley MP
16 March 2023
Treasury Committee to question Chancellor, OBR and economists on Spring Budget
Committee to question Chancellor, OBR and economists on Spring Budget
16 March 2023
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16 March 2023
MPs to examine future of Defined Benefit pension schemes
Committee launches an inquiry that will review Defined Benefit (DB) pension schemes
16 March 2023
Procedure Committee publishes report setting out review of proxy voting for serious illness pilot scheme
Procedure Committee publishes report setting out review of proxy voting for serious illness pilot scheme
16 March 2023
Committee Corridor: A criminal justice system in crisis?
A significant backlog of Crown Court cases hitting more than 60,000 by September 2022; the highest rate of prisoners on remand for 50 years and court buildings in poor repair. Committee Corridor continues its series on human rights and justice, asking whether the criminal justice system in England and Wales in crisis.
16 March 2023
Education Committee Chair on childcare Budget announcements
Education Committee Chair, Robin Walker, responds to childcare Budget announcements
15 March 2023
Budget Reaction: Statement from BEIS Committee
The statement follows the Chancellor's spring budget
15 March 2023