Social services
Social services news from UK Parliament.
Joint Inquiry to examine Government Strategy for pandemic preparedness
MPs will also explore cross-Government arrangements and internal structures for contingency planning.
27 November 2020
Academics questioned on effects of the loss of grassroots sport due to Covid-19
Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee considers the immediate impacts as well as potential long-term impact of Covid-19
27 November 2020
Westminster Hall to hold a general debate on access to and acceptance of cash during the Covid-19 outbreak
MPs to hold a general debate on access to and acceptance of cash during the covid-19 outbreak in Westminster Hall
27 November 2020
Westminster Hall to hold a general debate on raising awareness of signs and symptoms of cancer in teenage and young adults
MPs to hold a general debate on raising awareness of signs and symptoms of cancer in teenage and young adults at Westminster Hall
27 November 2020
This week in the Commons: 23 - 27 November
This week in the Commons, the Prime Minister answered questions from MPs in PMQS. The Chancellor of the Exchequer delivered a statement on the Spending Review 2020 and the Office for Budget Responsibility's latest economic and fiscal forecast.
27 November 2020
Evidence session on reforming public transport after the pandemic
Committee to hold first evidence session as part of its inquiry Reforming public transport after the pandemic
27 November 2020
Committee to hold session on the effect of home environment on white working-class educational achievement
Committee to hold its fourth evidence session as part of its inquiry into the educational outcomes of white working-class pupils
27 November 2020
MPs call for evidence on new common framework for food safety
Following the publication of a new Common Framework, the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee announces a call for written evidence.
27 November 2020
Evidence session with Metro Mayors in English devolution inquiry
Metro Mayors and local council representatives will take part in an evidence session as part of the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee's inquiry into devolution in England.
27 November 2020
The Joint Committee on Human Rights and Women and Equalities Committee endorse appointment of Baroness Falkner as Chair of EHRC
Report published on the appointment of the Chair of the Equality and Human Rights Commission
27 November 2020
Joint Inquiry to examine impact of covid-19 on health of ‘at-risk’ groups
MPs will take evidence on people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds as well as people with learning disabilities.
27 November 2020
Joint Committee on the Fixed-term Parliaments Act established: Lord McLoughlin elected as Chair, written evidence deadline Monday 4 January
Joint Committee on the Fixed-term Parliaments Act established and Lord McLoughlin elected as Chair.
27 November 2020
“Sorry saga” of disused nuclear sites will cost generations of UK taxpayer
Committee publish their report The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority's management of the Magnox contract
27 November 2020
Lords debates UK-Japan Trade Agreement
Members discuss new Comprehensive Economic Partnership
27 November 2020
Parliamentary Constituencies Bill completes passage through Parliament
Bill becomes law following Royal Assent
27 November 2020