Social services
Social services news from UK Parliament.
“Besieged” prisons, probation & courts can’t provide justice for “victims, offenders, taxpayers or society”
The covid-19 pandemic has exacerbated existing difficulties facing the justice system which is now under 'unprecedented pressure', says Public Accounts Committee report
24 March 2021
COP26 preparations and local impact to be examined by MPs
Committee to hear evidence on preparation for COP26 UN Climate Conference in Glasgow
23 March 2021
Cuts to scientific research would be “paradoxical”
The Science and Technology Committee calls for Prime Minister to turn his personal attention to resolving funding issues
23 March 2021
Call for evidence in covid-19 certification inquiry
The Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee issues a call for evidence for a new inquiry into covid-19 certification.
23 March 2021
UK Parliament holds minute’s silence for National Day of Reflection
On 23 March, the Speakers of both Houses of Parliament led a minute’s silence to mark the anniversary of the first lockdown
23 March 2021
Committee seeks government view on EU tax transparency initiative
The European Scrutiny Committee publishes documents considered by the Committee on 17 March 2021
23 March 2021
Disability employment gap: Work and Pensions Committee holds oral evidence session
Committee to question policy experts and representatives from local authorities, support organisations and business
23 March 2021
Ministers questioned on Armed Forces Bill
Select Committee on the Armed Forces Bill focuses on veterans’ healthcare and mental health provisions
23 March 2021
New inquiry: Permitted development rights
Committee launches a new inquiry to examine the Government’s approach to permitted development rights
23 March 2021
Committee to take evidence on Government’s Independent Review of the Human Rights Act
MPs and Peers to consider the impact of the Human Rights Act on the enforcement of human rights in the UK
23 March 2021
EU Environment Sub-Committee report on the Trade and Cooperation Agreement published
EU Environment Sub-Committee publishes its report on Beyond Brexit: food, environment, energy and health
23 March 2021
Transport Committee: To hit its own decarbonisation deadline, Government must set out clear strategy for rail network
Transport Committee publishes report: Trains fit for the future?
23 March 2021
New Children’s Commissioner questioned on improvements needed to mental health services
The session will assess the current state of children’s mental health services and what more needs to be done to improve them.
22 March 2021
Programme to find next generation of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic leaders begins
Participants from across the country are this week embarking on the second year of Pathway to Success Leadership and Development programme, an initiative designed to equip Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic individuals with the tools and knowledge required to stand for political office.
22 March 2021
Report on compensation for Gaddafi-backed IRA attack victims to be focus of Committee session
The Northern Ireland Affairs Committee seeks information on why the Report is still to be published
22 March 2021