Children and families
Children and families news from UK Parliament.
How should children be better protected online?
Communications Committee takes evidence on Tuesday 19 June at 3.30pm
19 June 2018
Impact on children of early years education examined
Education Committee hears from researchers and voluntary organisations
12 June 2018
Impact of social media on young people's health examined
Science and Technology Committee holds two sessions on its impact of social media and screen-use on young people's health inquiry
22 May 2018
Committee holds civil justice cooperation follow-up session on family law
EU Justice Sub-Committee takes evidence on Tuesday 22 May at 10.45am
22 May 2018
Five short debates in the Lords
Peers consider health inequalities, domestic animals and Myanmar
11 May 2018
Ministers questioned on evidence-based early-years intervention
Science and Technology Committee hears from Nadhim Zahawi MP and Jackie Doyle-Price MP
01 May 2018
Lords considers Family Relationships (Impact Assessment and Targets) Bill
Bill passes to the Commons following Lords consideration
27 April 2018
Early years intervention examined with social services and public health
Science and Technology Committee looks at the opportunity local authorities see in early intervention
17 April 2018
Lords debates impact of Brexit on UK health
Peers discuss welfare of citizens and residents
03 April 2018
Lords examines Conscientious Objection (Medical Activities) Bill
Peers discuss objection to ‘hands-on’ involvement in medical procedures
26 March 2018
Representatives from organisations developing early intervention programmes questioned
Science and Technology Committee explore evidence-based early-years intervention
15 March 2018
Children and Families Minister questioned
Education Committee hears from Nadhim Zahawi MP
14 March 2018
Lords private members' bills
Peers discuss Christian marriage, family impact assessments and criminal records
26 February 2018
Five short debates in the Lords
Full day of debates for Lords
19 January 2018
Committee calls for better support for foster carers and children in care
Education Committee report calls for foster children to be placed with siblings
22 December 2017