Children and families

The Select Committee on the Children and Families Act 2014 launches its post-legislative scrutiny inquiry into the Children and Families Act 2014 and is inviting written evidence contributions.

Committee publishes the Government’s response on the ongoing impact of covid-19 on new parents

Michael Gove answers questions on his remit as Levelling Up Secretary and Minister for Intergovernmental Relations

Members discuss cost of living and the role of the consumer protection regulatory regime in energy markets. Catch up

Members debate employment rights, online pornography and lowering voting age. Catch up

We speak to Baroness Kidron about her work protecting children online and to Baroness Taylor of Bolton and Lord Dunlop about strengthening the Union.

The Committee questions policy specialists, charities and professional organisations in the first oral evidence session in the inquiry.

Work and Pensions Committee question ministers from DWP, DfE and Home Office

Members discuss UN High Commissioner for Refugees’ estimate that 82.4 million people are displaced worldwide. Catch up

Following publication of the Public Services Committee’s report: Children in crisis: the role of public services in overcoming child vulnerability, we have gathered experts from local authorities and charities to discuss our recommendations and conclusions.

The Committee will examine the adoption practices that led to unmarried mothers putting their child up for adoption.

Members discuss migrants arriving in the UK illegally by boat under. Catch up

The Work and Pensions committees launches an inquiry into Universal credit and childcare costs

Bills on age assurances online, onshore wind and coroners recording suicide factors. Catch up

Public Services Committee publish report on role of public services in addressing child vulnerability