Social services
Social services news from UK Parliament.
Speaker responds to MPs
'All MPs should be able to have their voices heard in representing their constituents.'
22 May 2020
Letter to the Speaker from Centenary Action Group
MPs say they fear a rapid return to physical proceedings could impact high risk colleagues.
22 May 2020
Boris Johnson to face questioning by Select Committee Chairs on coronavirus
Prime Minister will face Select Committee Chairs on Wednesday 27 May 2020
22 May 2020
David Frost and Michael Gove MP answer questions on future relationship negotiations
EU Commttee takes evidence on Thursday 28 May 2020 at 2.30pm
22 May 2020
Joint Committee on Consolidation Bills appointed
Members were appointed following the general election
22 May 2020
Universal Credit claimants give evidence on lived experience
Economic Affairs Committee takes evidence on Universal Credit on Tuesday 26 May at 3pm
22 May 2020
Universal Credit claims up 120,000 in Wales since coronavirus outbreak
Welsh Affairs Committee publishes correspondence with the Department for Work and Pensions
22 May 2020
Lords considers Covid-19 impact on museums and galleries
Members quiz government on support for historic buildings
22 May 2020
Lords debates contribution made by businesses in addressing Covid-19
Role played by private sector under spotlight
22 May 2020
Inquiry on the future UK-EU relationship on professional and business services launched
EU Services Sub-Committee launches inquiry on professional and business services
22 May 2020
Schools Minister questioned on school closures and plans for reopening
Education Committee hears from Nick Gibb MP on how the DfE is protecting the most vulnerable children during the COVID-19 outbreak
22 May 2020
Government must establish £100m housing support fund or risk losing ‘golden opportunity to end rough sleeping'
HCLG Committee publishes interim report on Protecting rough sleepers and renters
22 May 2020
Rohingya Refugees are being fenced in and communication blocked, just as coronavirus cases are confirmed in camps
International Development Committee publishes Report on Humanitarian crises monitoring: the Rohingya
22 May 2020
Liaison Committee invites Prime Minister to give evidence
New Chair of the Liaison Committee, Sir Bernard Jenkin MP, invites the Prime Minister to appear before the Committee in June
21 May 2020
Biosecurity and national security inquiry launched
Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy (JCNSS) launches inquiry into Biosecurity and national security
21 May 2020