Social services
Social services news from UK Parliament.
System of local government audit close to “breaking point”
System of local government audit covering £100 billion of public spending a year close to “breaking point” says PAC
13 July 2021
UK Sovereignty must not be for sale
Foreign Affairs Committee publishes report on the FCDO’s role in blocking foreign asset stripping in the UK
13 July 2021
Iceland becomes first European country to lift Covid restrictions, Speaker told
His Excellency Sturla Sigurjónsson said requirements to wear a mask, respect social distancing and have low-number gatherings were brought to an end on 26 June.
13 July 2021
Leader of House questioned on culture and behaviour in the House of Commons
The Women and Equalities Committee also hears from the Official Opposition and the key domestic Committees
13 July 2021
Metro Mayors questioned on future of English governance
Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee continues canvassing the views of Metro Mayors
13 July 2021
Scientists, academics and Heathrow airport questioned on UK’s Covid-19 border strategy
Home Affairs Committee examines the future strategy and operations of UK borders in the on-going response to Covid-19
13 July 2021
Chair of Committee condemns “indefinite” aid cut proposal
International Development Committee Chair issues statement on aid cut proposal
13 July 2021
Northern Ireland Protocol six months on: Committee to take stock of progress
Northern Ireland Affairs Committee questions representatives from agriculture, retail, haulage, manufacturing and shipping
13 July 2021
Lord Chancellor questioned on Human Rights Act reforms
Joint Committee on Human Rights examines implications of the Ministry of Justice’s legislative and policy agenda
13 July 2021
Westminster Hall to hold a general debate on peace and human rights in Colombia
MPs to hold a general debate on peace and human rights in Colombia
13 July 2021
Westminster Hall to hold a general debate on the future of the planning system and the upcoming Planning Bill
MPs to hold a general debate on the future of the planning system and the upcoming Planning Bill
13 July 2021
MPs to hold a debate on a motion relating to the Beijing Winter Olympics and Chinese government sanctions
MPs to hold a debate on a motion relating to the Beijing Winter Olympics and Chinese government sanctions
13 July 2021
MPs to hold a debate on a motion relating to the Northern Ireland Protocol
MPs to hold a debate on a motion relating to the Northern Ireland Protocol
13 July 2021
Calls for clarity on whether UK will match European firms’ support from EU Brexit fund
The European Scrutiny Committee publishes documents considered by the Committee on 7 July 2021
13 July 2021
Have your say on the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill
13 July 2021