Social services
Social services news from UK Parliament.
Committee launch inquiry into decarbonisation of the UK economy
Treasury Committee launch new inquiry into the decarbonisation of the UK economy and green finance
05 June 2019
Urgent question on IFS report noting benefits of Sure Start
Sure Start has "major health benefits for children"
05 June 2019
Government asked to make statement on Interim NHS People Plan
The NHS has announced a new workforce plan
05 June 2019
Prime Minister's Questions: 5 June 2019
David Lidington faced Rebecca Long-Bailey at today's PMQs
05 June 2019
Lords marks 75th anniversary of D-Day
Peers discuss anniversary of Normandy landings
05 June 2019
Gove questioned on Scottish agriculture after Brexit
Committee question Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs on what the return of powers to the UK means for Scottish agriculture
04 June 2019
Committee hears evidence on continuing “profound injustice” in benefit system for children of unmarried parents
Work and Pensions Committee hears parents' testimony on bereavement support for children
04 June 2019
Equality and Human Rights Commission questioned on their role
Women and Equalities Committee examines regulator's enforcement powers, the role of other bodies, the cost of legal aid and courts
04 June 2019
Rushing into US trade negotiations would be "a catastrophic error"
Rushing into US trade negotiations would be "a catastrophic error", says International Trade Committee Chair
04 June 2019
National organisations questioned on coastal flooding
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee examines managing the risks of flooding and coastal erosion risk management
04 June 2019
Trade implications of China's Belt and Road Initiative examined
The International Trade Committee will hold a one-off session on the opportunities for UK trade arising from China's Belt and Road Initiative
04 June 2019
Constitution Committee seeks new legal adviser
The Constitution Committee seeks new legal adviser. Deadline for applications is 12 noon on Tuesday 2 July 2019
04 June 2019
Committee considers whether transport networks boost tourism in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland Affairs Committee examines improvements needed to transport infrastructure in NI to make tourism more accessible
04 June 2019
Committee examines financial impact of Waste Strategy
Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee takes evidence from witnesses including waste management experts and local government representatives
04 June 2019
MSPs to examine routes into problem drug use
Committee explore the causes of problematic drug misuse in Scotland
04 June 2019