Social services
Social services news from UK Parliament.
Work and Pensions Committee holds pre-appointment hearing for position of Pensions Ombudsman
The Work and Pensions Committee is to hold a pre-appointment hearing with Dominic Harris, the Government’s preferred candidate for Pensions Ombudsman.
11 July 2022
How is plant science and agri-tech tackling food insecurity? MPs hear from experts
The House of Commons Science and Technology Committee will hold a one-off session on the latest developments in how science and technology is being applied in the agricultural sector.
11 July 2022
Committee examines potential trade agreement with Gulf states
International Trade Committee explores the potential economic implications for the UK of entering into a trade agreement with the Gulf Cooperation Council
11 July 2022
Committee to examine Government’s Plan for Jobs and employment support measures
Committee to examine Government’s Plan for Jobs and employment support measures
11 July 2022
Government’s Aviation response is cold comfort for travellers, says Transport Committee
The Government’s response to the Transport Committee’s report on aviation is a missed opportunity for the protection of consumers and the industry as a whole, says the Chair of the Transport Committee, Huw Merriman MP.
11 July 2022
Channel 4 chiefs questioned on Government plans for privatisation
Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee question the Chief Executive and Operating Officers of Channel 4
11 July 2022
Why are there disparities in maternal health outcomes? Committee to question inequality between ethnic groups
Women and Equalities Committee hears from the now Minister for Health, Maria Caulfield MP
11 July 2022
Flaws in the licensing system remain unresolved, says new Lords report
The House of Lords Liaison Committee publishes its sixth follow-up report.
11 July 2022
Half a million Scots could struggle to access their cash as banks speed up closures to dodge UK Government laws to protect services
Scottish Affairs Committee warns that access to cash in Scotland has been decimated in recent years
10 July 2022
Fathi Bashagha, Prime Minister appointed by the Libyan House of Representatives
Foreign Affairs Committee examines relationship between the UK and Libya
08 July 2022
Committee visit Gibraltar to examine progress of border negotiations
European Scrutiny Committee visits Gibraltar as part of inquiry on the progress of negotiations on the future management of the territory’s border with Spain
08 July 2022
Current and former Magistrates Association leaders questioned on adult custodial remand
Justice Committee hears from the Chief Executive and former Chair of the Magistrates Association
08 July 2022
Coming up in the Commons 11- 15 July
Find out what’s coming up in the House of Commons Chamber 11-15 July
08 July 2022
Lords debates Palace of Westminster restoration project
Members consider renewed governance structure to preserve building for future generations.
08 July 2022
MOD Minister of State faces questions from Defence Committee
Defence Committee hears from James Heappey MP, Minister of State at the Ministry of Defence
08 July 2022