Social services
Social services news from UK Parliament.
Government’s R&D spending commitments: MPs warn of grave consequences of backing out
Chair writes to the Prime Minister, Chancellor and Business Secretary
22 October 2021
Experts and local government give evidence on adult social care
The Housing Communities and Local Government Committee looks into long-term funding of adult social care
22 October 2021
Coming up in the Commons 25-29 October
A round up of this week's business in the House of Commons
22 October 2021
Westminster Hall to hold a general debate on Black History Month 2021
MPs to hold a general debate on Black History Month 2021
22 October 2021
Government response published on nutrition work by aid watchdog Sub-Committee
International Development Committee publishes special report
22 October 2021
Chair and CEO of the Equality and Human Rights Commission questioned
Women and Equalities Committee explore topics including the EHRC’s response to the equalities impact of the Covid-19 pandemic
22 October 2021
Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme (ICGS) publishes third Annual Report
The ICGS has now published its third Annual Report, covering July 2020-June 2021
22 October 2021
Deprived local areas and schools ‘hit hardest’ by DfE’s school funding changes
Public Accounts Committee publishes report on school funding
21 October 2021
Treasury Committee hears from banking sector on the future of financial services
Treasury Committee inquiry exploring the post-Brexit regulation of financial services continues
21 October 2021
Net zero ships and jets being explored by MPs
The Environmental Audit Committee hears from experts on key issues and challenges facing the sectors as they move to decarbonisation
21 October 2021
Lord Frost to face Committee questioning on NI Protocol
The European Scrutiny Committee questions Lord Frost, the Government’s lead EU negotiator on 25 October
21 October 2021
Welsh Secretary to appear before Welsh Affairs Committee
Secretary of State for Wales, Simon Hart MP answers questions on work of the UK Government in Wales
21 October 2021
International Trade Committee Chair comments on New Zealand trade deal
The International Trade Committee launches a new inquiry on the prospective UK–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement
21 October 2021
Commons flies Kazakh flag for visit by Ambassador
The Speaker of the House of Commons congratulated Kazakhstan for 30 years of independence during his meeting with the country’s ambassador to the UK.
21 October 2021
Joint Committee looks into freedom of speech, journalism and children’s rights in the Online Safety Bill
Draft Online Safety Bill Committee take evidence at 9.45am on Thursday 21 October 2021
20 October 2021