Social services
Social services news from UK Parliament.
Social media companies must be held accountable over spread of false information on COVID-19
Committee asks the Government to tackle state-backed disinformation through social media
06 April 2020
Coronavirus (Covid-19) impact on prisons and legal system examined
Justice Committee scrutinises the effects of coronavirus on the prison, probation, courts and legal systems
06 April 2020
Statement from Justice Committee Chair
Statement from Justice Committee Chair on coronavirus impact on prisons evidence session
06 April 2020
Select committees go digital to continue their work
Find out how Select committees are continuing to operate remotely.
06 April 2020
Chair comments on Premier League announcement on player salaries
DCMS Committee Chair comments on Premier League announcement on player salaries
06 April 2020
The world's experts must stand together in the fight against coronavirus
Foreign Affairs Committee publishes report on the FCO's role in building a coalition against COVID-19
06 April 2020
Chairs call for Government to support people with no recourse to public funds
avirus and support for workers: Committee Chairs call for Government to support people with no recourse to public funds
03 April 2020
Police approach to Covid-19 (Coronavirus) examined
Home Affairs Committee hears from the Police on how they are interpreting recent guidance about new powers given under recent Public Health Regulations
03 April 2020
MPs urge Ministers to ensure the climate crisis remains a top priority despite the postponement of COP26
Chair Philip Dunne MP has written to COP 26 President Alok Sharma MP, on current progress for delivering key outputs of the conference.
03 April 2020
Speaker is updated on progress towards virtual Parliament
Clerk of the House: Staff have worked 'flat out' to meet the demand.
03 April 2020
Update on work to ensure Commons scrutiny continues
Clerk of the House of Commons updates the Speaker and MPs
03 April 2020
Inquiry on food supply during the Coronavirus pandemic launched
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee launches inquiry into food supply during the Coronavirus pandemic
03 April 2020
House of Commons and Parliamentary Digital Service publish 2019 pay gap data
House of Commons and Parliamentary Digital Service publish 2019 pay gap data
03 April 2020
Chair writes to Chancellor on delivering support for self-employed, workers, and businesses
Rachel Reeves, BEIS Committee Chair, writes to Chancellor on delivering support for self-employed, workers, and businesses
03 April 2020
PACAC plan to question Government on Coronavirus Act
PACAC plan to question Government on Coronavirus Act
03 April 2020