Social services
Social services news from UK Parliament.
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Accommodation for service personnel and families is “shocking”: Government needs to act
A Defence Committee Report published today finds that accommodation for Service personnel and their families is “shocking”, with two-thirds of Service Family Accommodation (SFA) needing major work to meet modern standards, and families facing uncertainty over allocation of accommodation.
11 December 2024
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Dame Meg Hillier MP elected Chair of Liaison Committee
At the first meeting of the Liaison Committee, Dame Meg Hillier MP was elected to chair the Committee in this parliament.
10 December 2024
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MPs to hold a debate on floating offshore wind in the Celtic Sea
On Thursday 12 December in Westminster Hall, MPs will hold a debate on floating offshore wind in the Celtic Sea.
10 December 2024
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MPs to hold a debate on performance of the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency
On Thursday 12 December, MPs will hold a debate on performance of the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency.
10 December 2024
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Young people from the British Overseas Territories vote for the topic they will debate in the House of Commons Chamber
Over 2900 young people, aged 11-18, from across the UK Overseas Territories, have voted in the first ever Make Your Mark Ballot for the Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies during this year's UK Parliament Week.
10 December 2024
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MPs to hold a debate on Disability History Month
On Thursday 12 December in Westminster Hall, MPs will hold a debate on Disability History Month.
10 December 2024
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The Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme (ICGS) publishes interim report
Parliament’s Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme (ICGS) has today, 10th December, published its latest interim report
10 December 2024
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The Speaker visits Gibraltar to support young people engage in democratic processes and their community
The Speaker of the House of Commons, visited Gibraltar from 5 to 8 December with a focus on how young people engage in democratic processes and their community.
10 December 2024
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EAC to examine flood resilience as homes and businesses recover from more flooding misery in recent weeks
EAC to examine flood resilience as homes and businesses recover from more flooding misery in recent weeks
10 December 2024
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New Committee inquiry: how will the FCDO handle the global refugee crises?
International Development Committee launches new inquiry on global refugee crisis
10 December 2024
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How can science and tech innovation boost regional economic growth?
Today, the Science, Innovation and Technology Committee launches an inquiry to assess the role of the UK’s innovation ecosystem in achieving the government's mission to kickstart economic growth across the country.
10 December 2024
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UK must keep up momentum on cutting methane emissions at home and demonstrate international leadership
The Environment and Climate Change Committee has published its report, ‘Methane: keeping up momentum’
10 December 2024
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Grassroots music venues: Government responds to CMS Committee calls for voluntary levy timetable
The CMS Committee called for clarity on how long the industry has to take action before Ministers step in
09 December 2024
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Inquiry launched into the status of independent Members of Parliament
The Commons Procedure Committee has launched an inquiry into the status of Independent Members of Parliament.
09 December 2024
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MPs to hold a debate on rare autoimmune rheumatic diseases
On Tuesday 10 December in Westminster Hall, MPs will hold a debate on rare autoimmune rheumatic diseases.
09 December 2024