Children's social services
Children's social services news from UK Parliament.
Lords debates private members’ bills at second reading
Bills on age assurances online, onshore wind and coroners recording suicide factors. Catch up
22 November 2021
Lords debates levelling up of opportunities for children
Members debate the education and health of children of the UK affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Catch up
18 June 2021
Four short debates in the Lords
Climate change targets, ethnicity and child poverty, neurological services and perpetrators of genocide are in the Lords spotlight. Find out more about Thursday debates in May
28 May 2021
Domestic Abuse Bill becomes law
During the course of its progress through the House of Lords, members successfully campaigned to make changes to the draft law
28 April 2021
Private members' bills complete passage through Parliament
Bills await Royal Assent
27 April 2021
Children in poverty: Measurements and targets: Work and Pensions Committee to question academics and charities
Work and Pensions Committee hears from academics and charities
13 April 2021
Children in poverty: Work and Pensions Committee launches inquiry
What steps could the Government take to reduce the numbers of children who grow up in poverty in the UK?
15 January 2021
Lords questions government on net-zero emissions and seaside resorts on 22 June
Watch the proceedings online from 2.30pm
19 June 2020
Lords debates challenges facing charitable and voluntary sector
Members discuss fundraising issues caused by Covid-19 pandemic
01 May 2020
Lords oral questions to government on 30 April
The virtual session focuses on Covid-19, and Syria
29 April 2020
Lords debates delivery of social and home care
Members discuss sustainability of social care
24 April 2020
Lords debates educational opportunities
Members focus on children from working class backgrounds
06 March 2020
Is the EU Settlement Scheme working for children in care?
EU Justice Sub-Committee takes evidence on Tuesday 4 February at 10.45am
04 February 2020
Lords debates Health Service Safety Investigations Bill
Members discuss key purpose and principles of bill
30 October 2019
Lords debates government support for neighbourhood services
Members discuss local authority services
25 October 2019