May 2018

The Women and Equalities Committee (WEC) will hear from medical professionals and experts during the third evidence session of its inquiry into the health impacts of breast implants and other cosmetic procedures.

Members discuss changes to financial penalties and renter security. Catch up

The Transport Committee will investigate standards for taxis and private hire vehicles, amid concern about inadequate regulation that varies from one area of the country to another

Discover what's on in the House of Lords from 14-18 July

The Commons Work and Pensions Committee has launched a new inquiry, Employment support for disabled people, on how to improve the job prospects of disabled people and is calling for the views of disabled people, employers, and experts.

Today’s report from the Scottish Affairs Committee (SAC) concludes that the Barnett formula is fit for purpose and that there is not a clear need to reform it significantly.  

Justice and Home Affairs Committee publishes its report Better prisons: less crime

PAC warns of lack of clarity over how much tax is paid or avoided by the very wealthy, as report highlights significant opportunities to collect more revenue

Out of nearly 12 million children living in England, over 400,000 are in the social care system at any one time. Out of these, nearly 84,000 children in England are “in care” (i.e. being looked after by local authorities).

Members discuss changes on agency workers, guaranteed hours and short-notice cancellation in report stage. Catch up

Director General Tim Davie and Chair Samir Shah will appear before the CMS Committee for a session on the work of the BBC, including editorial standards, and workplace culture

Chair of the CMS Committee, Dame Caroline Dinenage MP, responds to the publication of the investigation into the behaviour of Gregg Wallace

Without stronger penalties for failing to act, a new duty to report child sexual abuse may fail to have an impact, the Joint Committee on Human Rights has warned. Following legislative scrutiny of the Crime and Policing Bill, the Committee has proposed a number of amendments to the bill to ensure it better aligns with the UK’s human rights obligations.