April 2018

The Health and Social Care Committee is today (Friday 21 March) launching a new inquiry on the first 1000 days of life, the period from a child’s conception to age two - widely recognised as a critical period for development which fundamentally shapes long-term health, well-being, and life outcomes. 

The Science, Innovation and Technology Committee will question former government officials and public service experts in the first evidence session of its inquiry into the Digital Centre of Government.

The International Development Committee has published a report on its In Development inquiry, a call for inquiry ideas from the aid and development sector.

At a time of heightened speculation regarding the Government’s commitment to nature and the environment, the Environment Secretary will next week face the Environmental Audit Committee.

Science and Technology Committee launches Financing and Scaling UK Inquiry

The Commons Modernisation Committee calls for views on making Parliament more accessible and easier to understand

A new Transport Committee report uncovers the harsh daily reality experienced by disabled people when using transport services

Students battled it out for the title of Debating Matters House of Lords Champions 2025 on Friday 21 March. Find out more

On Thursday 27 March in the Chamber, MPs will hold a debate on the tenth anniversary of the Modern Slavery Act 2015

On Thursday 27 March in the Chamber, MPs will hold a debate on St Patrick’s Day and Northern Irish affairs

On Tuesday 25th March in the Westminster Hall, MPs will hold a debate on the retrospective accountability of the construction industry

On Thursday 20th March in the Westminster Hall, MPs will hold a debate on government support for the tourism industry

On Thursday 20th March in the Westminster Hall, MPs will hold a debate on British Sign Language Week

The House of Lords Public Services committee has published a call for evidence for its inquiry examining child maintenance arrangements in Britain