Communities and families
Communities and families news from UK Parliament.
Creation of social work regulator is matter for Parliament not ministers
Constitution Committee publishes report on the Children and Social Work Bill
09 June 2016
Adult social care inquiry launched
Communities and Local Government Committee launches inquiry on financial sustainability and quality of care
09 June 2016
Interests of users must be paramount in new approaches to care
Public Accounts Committee publishes report on personalised budgets for adult social care
08 June 2016
Sexual harassment and violence in schools discussed with experts
Women and Equalities Committee holds roundtable session with experts working in schools across the country
06 June 2016
Effective discharging of older patients from hospital examined
Public Accounts Committee examines whether health and social sectors are effectively managing patient discharge
06 June 2016
Chamber debate on carers
On Thursday 9 June, MPs took part in a debate in the House of Commons Chamber on carers
06 June 2016
Nick Boles questioned on pregnancy and maternity discrimination
Women and Equalities Committee examine the Government's commitment to tackling pregnancy and maternity discrimination
23 May 2016
Police diversity: Urgent action needed to tackle consistent failure
Home Affairs Committee publishes report on police diversity, calling for urgent and radical action
21 May 2016
Debate on the effect of universal credit on children
On 10 May MPs took part in a Chamber debate on the effect of universal credit on children
06 May 2016
DfE officials questioned on Government's social work reform
Education Committee questions Minister and Chief Social Worker
03 May 2016
Chamber debate on the contribution of faith organisations to the voluntary sector in local communities
On 5 May MPsdebated the contribution of faith organisations to the voluntary sector in local communities
28 April 2016
Intergenerational fairness examined by the Committee
Work and Pensions Committee hears on generation inequality and the future of welfare
27 April 2016
Up to 21,000 pregnant women leave jobs because of safety risks
Women and Equalities Committee examines pregnancy and maternity discrimination, employees' rights and employers' responsibilities
25 April 2016
Government ministers give evidence on unaccompanied minors
EU Home Affairs Sub-Committee takes evidence on 20 April at 10.30am
14 April 2016
Future demographic trends for Scotland discussed in Edinburgh
Scottish Affairs Committee visits Edinburgh to discuss how demographic trends impact Scotland's economy
12 April 2016