Covid-19
Covid-19 news from UK Parliament.

Future for mutuals examined with industry leaders
Treasury Committee explores the health of mutually owned firms
19 November 2021

MPs take evidence on how Covid-19 affected Scottish airports
The Scottish Affairs Committee holds an evidence session on Covid-19 for the Airports in Scotland inquiry.
18 November 2021

UK aviation sector’s recovery from the covid-19 examined
Transport Committee examines the UK aviation sector’s recovery from the pandemic as international travel resumes on a wider scale
12 November 2021

Chair urges Care Minister and CQC to redouble efforts to end blanket bans on care home visits
Joint Committee on Human Rights publishes correspondence to the Government and Care Quality Commission
05 November 2021

MPs to question Sajid Javid on tackling the backlog caused by the pandemic
Committee to question Sajid Javid on tackling the backlog caused by the pandemic
29 October 2021

Lords debates people’s ability to afford to stay in their homes
Members debate combined impact of the end of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, reduction in Universal Credit and the upcoming rise in fuel prices. Catch up
28 October 2021

Additional support for new parents’ mental health is welcome, say MPs
Catherine McKinnell MP, Chair of the Petitions Committee, has welcomed the announcement of additional funding for mental health support for new parents
27 October 2021

Covid-19 transmission, vaccines, and UK’s winter preparedness: MPs to hear from scientific experts
MPs to hear from scientific experts as it explores routes of coronavirus transmission, developments with vaccines, and the UK’s position approaching winter 2021/22.
25 October 2021

Lords debates Coronavirus Act 2020
Members debate the Act's provisions and regulations on self-isolation. Catch up
25 October 2021

Chair and CEO of the Equality and Human Rights Commission questioned
Women and Equalities Committee explore topics including the EHRC’s response to the equalities impact of the Covid-19 pandemic
22 October 2021

Government policy on long-term growth scrutinised
The Treasury Committee explores the Government’s long-term growth strategies
19 October 2021

MPs question new head of NHS England on tackling backlog
Health and Social Care Committee questions Amanda Pritchard
19 October 2021

Lords debates social care
Members debate the challenges following the pandemic, the effects of the Health and Social Care Levy and and the government's social care plans. Catch up
15 October 2021

Coronavirus: lessons learned to date report published
Covid vaccine programme “one of most effective initiatives in UK history” but delay to first lockdown a “serious error” that should have been challenged.
12 October 2021

Black History Month 2021: House of Lords
Find out about Black members past and present and House of Lords work on issues affecting Black communities
01 October 2021