Social services
Social services news from UK Parliament.
MPs visit Orkney to see islands’ strengths in renewable energy
The Scottish Affairs Committee visits Orkney for its Renewable Energy in Scotland inquiry
24 June 2021
Rights of women and girls and freedom of religion in Pakistan examined
International Development Committee takes evidence on Tuesday 29 June at 2.30pm
24 June 2021
Parliament’s two Speakers mark secret plan for MPs to meet in the Lords
A wartime undercover operation which saw MPs meeting secretly in the House of Lords 80 years ago, was marked on Tuesday 22 June by the Speakers of both Houses of Parliament, ahead of the anniversary today, Thursday 24 June 2021
24 June 2021
COVID-19 and employment in towns and cities
On Tuesday 29 June, the COVID-19 Committee explores the long-term impact of the pandemic on employment in towns and cities.
24 June 2021
Puppy smuggling and live animal exports: Ministers to be questioned
MPs hold final evidence session of their inquiry into Moving animals across borders
24 June 2021
Climate change - How can the Government get to ‘net zero’?
Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee launches net zero governance inquiry
24 June 2021
MPs to debate petition relating to Black history and cultural diversity in the curriculum
MPs to debate petition relating to Black history and cultural diversity in the curriculum
24 June 2021
Environmental Audit Committee Chair reacts to climate change progress report
23 June 2021
Change in Financial Conduct Authority’s culture needed to protect consumers and financial markets
The Treasury Committee publishes a unanimously-agreed report on the Financial Conduct Authority’s regulation of London Capital and Finance plc
23 June 2021
Ministry of Justice still has questions to answer over Rainsbrook
The Justice Committee publishes follow-up Report on Rainsbrook Secure Training Centre
23 June 2021
Former Education Recovery Commissioner questioned on the Government’s Covid catch-up plans
The Education Committee also hears from the Education Policy Institute, OECD and European Federation of Education Employers
23 June 2021
Government has “pattern of trying to hide foreign aid cuts”
International Development Committee publishes correspondence on FCDO Main Estimates 2021-22
23 June 2021
Main Estimate Day debates topics recommended
Committee proposes the topics for the Main Estimates Day debates
23 June 2021
Call for evidence launched on Ofgem and net zero
The Industry and Regulators Committee publishes a call for evidence for its new inquiry into Ofgem and net zero.
23 June 2021
Committee on Armed Forces Bill welcomes written statement on Special Report
Select Committee on Armed Forces Bill Chair responds to the Government's written statement
23 June 2021