February 2018

Members discuss principles behind current policy and response to forced migration. Catch up

The Speaker of the House of Commons joked that he would "fit right in" to Norway’s parliamentary system – because of its focus on geography over political affiliation.

This month we speak to two members who have been leading investigations into improving adult social care and how the government has incompletely implemented the Children and Families Act.

The Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Committee questions Tracy Brabin, Andy Burnham, and Andy Street

Treasury Committee publishes response from HMRC

Health and Social Care Committee launches inquiry into NHS dentistry

Chris Stark tells our podcast host that the public wants to see action on climate change

Adult Social Care Committee publishes report A “gloriously ordinary life’’: spotlight on adult social care

House of Lords special investigative committees publish reports on fraud, the Children and Families Act 2014 and adult social care. Find out more

On Wednesday 7 December, the Lord Speaker gave the Hansard Society Parliamentary Affairs Anniversary Lecture.

Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee  Chair comments on compensation announcement

Online Safety Bill (re-committed Clauses and Schedules): call for evidence

The House of Lords Liaison Committee recommends four proposals for new special inquiry committees in 2023.

State pension to be debated by MPs

Public Accounts Committee publishes report on the Affordable Homes Programme since 2015