Social services
Social services news from UK Parliament.
Committee reports on application of quotas and continuation of EU firearms laws under the Northern Ireland Protocol
European Scrutiny Committee considers recent draft EU legislation and policy documents
30 September 2020
Statement by Chair on sexual abuse and exploitation by aid workers in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Chair of International Development issues statement on sexual abuse and exploitation by aid workers in DRC
30 September 2020
Question on two-month extension to remand periods
30 September 2020
Education Committee launch home education inquiry
The Committee examines how home-educated children are being supported
30 September 2020
Young and novice drivers: MPs on the Transport Committee need your views
Committee launch survey to ask young drivers aged 17-25 for their views on potential measures to reduce road traffic collisions
30 September 2020
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees questioned on Channel crossings
The Home Affairs Committee examines existing safe and legal routes for refugees and asylum-seekers to enter the UK
29 September 2020
Committee Chair Robert Halfon comments on Prime Minister’s speech on the Lifetime Skills Guarantee
Comments come in response to Prime Minister's speech outlining greater access to education and skills training, irrespective of age, in light of the impact of Covid-19 and technological changes on the economy
29 September 2020
Committee calls for evidence on the use of emergency powers during the COVID-19 pandemic
Constitution Committee launches call for evidence on the use of emergency powers during the COVID-19 pandemic
29 September 2020
British expats in EU need “sufficient warning” from UK banks if accounts will be terminated
Treasury Committee Chair writes to the Financial Conduct Authority
29 September 2020
The impact of coronavirus on children’s education examined
Women and Equalities Committee the range of impacts of the pandemic on the education of children from different ethnic groups
29 September 2020
Brexit Committee hears from Aerospace, Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals sectors
Committee on the Future Relationship with the European Union hears from Aerospace, Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals sectors as end of transition period approaches
29 September 2020
Lords debates Coronavirus Act 2020
COVID-19 measures under spotlight
29 September 2020
Business Committee begins ‘Levelling up’ inquiry
The Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee hears from local government and regional business voices
29 September 2020
Gweithredwyr porthladdoedd yn trafod pa mor barod ydynt ar gyfer trefniadau masnachu DU-UE newydd
28 September 2020
Big Ben’s roof is revealed as conservation work continues
The roof of the Elizabeth Tower (also known as Big Ben) is slowly becoming visible again from 28th September 2020, as part of the scaffolding is removed.
28 September 2020