Social security and pensions
Social security and pensions news from UK Parliament.
Charities questioned on social care funding in England
Economic Affairs Committee takes evidence on Tuesday 4 December 2018 at 4.30pm
03 December 2018
Committee demands answers on carer overpayments
Work Pensions Committee calls on the Minister to reflect on carers' testimonies
30 November 2018
Lords debates funding for schools
Members consider impact of government approach
30 November 2018
Lord debates Veterans Strategy
Peers discuss government plan for former military personnel
16 November 2018
Lords debates UK economy
Peers discuss nation's finances in light of Budget Statement
14 November 2018
Committee question Social Security Advisory Committee as a “matter of urgency”
Committee seeks further assurance on the status of vulnerable claimants following universal credit regulations
08 November 2018
Government must urgently reassess sanctions regime
Government must urgently re-assess "harmful and counterproductive" sanctions regime
06 November 2018
Lords debates impact of welfare cuts on families
Peers discuss reductions to tax, housing and child benefits
02 November 2018
Lords private members' bills
Peers discuss healthcare data, Duchy of Cornwall and mobile phones in prisons
29 October 2018
This week in the Commons: 19 October 2018
A round up of this week's business in the Chamber and Westminster Hall
19 October 2018
Government questioned on benefits underpayments
Urgent question from Marsha de Cordova on ESA underpayments
18 October 2018
MPs debate Universal Credit and social care funding
Subjects for debate chosen by the Labour Party
17 October 2018
MPs question ministers about Universal Credit
Urgent question from Frank Field to the Work and Pensions Secretary
16 October 2018
Government responds to report on Universal Credit and domestic abuse
Frank Field MP says response is “totally inadequate”
11 October 2018
Call for evidence launched into social care funding in England
Economic Affairs Committee seeks evidence for inquiry on social care funding
13 September 2018