Children and families
Children and families news from UK Parliament.
Children Act 1989 (Amendment) (Female Genital Mutilation) Bill: Remaining Stages
MPs debate the remaining stages of the FGM Bill.
11 March 2019
Local councils and other stakeholders questioned over road maintenance
Committee questions local councils, Transport for London and Transport for the West Midlands on local roads funding and governance
27 February 2019
Steve Brine MP gives evidence to Committee on sexual health services
Health and Social Care Committee hears from the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Public Health and Primary Care, NHS England, and Association of Directors of Public Health
26 February 2019
Lord debates NHS long-term plan
Members discuss case for integrated health and care system
01 February 2019
Lords debates increase in social housing
Peers consider commitment to reduce housing costs and homelessness
01 February 2019
Social media companies must be subject to legal ‘duty of care'
Science and Technology Committee publish report on the impact of social media and screen-use on young people's health
31 January 2019
Lords private members' bills
Peers discuss stalking, private parking facilities and civil partnerships
21 January 2019
This week in the Commons: Friday 18 January 2019
A round up of this week's business in the Chamber and Westminster Hall
18 January 2019
Lords debates digital technology and young people
Members discuss impact on children's health and wellbeing
18 January 2019
Tenant Fees Bill: Lords third reading
Members consider interest on payments to enforcement agencies
16 January 2019
Lords debates contribution of free schools
Peers consider state academies' role in improving educational standards
11 January 2019
Lords debates Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse
Peers discuss remit of inquiry and handling of evidence
21 December 2018
Lords debates impact of sport, recreation and the arts on society
Members discuss contribution of cultural activities to nation's wellbeing
20 December 2018
Ministers to face Committee's questions on intergenerational fairness
Select Committee on Intergenerational Fairness and Provision takes evidence on Tuesday 18 December at 11.25am
14 December 2018
Lords debates challenges facing young people
Peers discuss education, health, employment and 'generation rent'
14 December 2018