September 2021

Discover what's coming up in the House of Lords this week

On Wednesday 26 February, the Health and Social Care Committee held a pre-appointment hearing for the Chair of NHS England with the Government’s preferred candidate for the role, Dr Penny Dash. 

Members discuss progress of payouts to victims and contribution of Fujitsu to compensating victims. Catch up

Members discuss current law on premarital contracts. Catch up

The Education Committee has told the Government it should use its Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill to remove the requirement to apply for free school meals for eligible children from low-income families. 

Scepticism persists over Govt’s ability to successfully deliver programme following litany of failures and unheeded warnings

St David’s Day came early in the House of Commons when the Speaker was presented with a bouquet of daffodils by children from the London Welsh School.

MPs from Westminster’s Welsh Affairs Committee will hold a roundtable with businesses from across Wales next month.

Florence Eshalomi, Chair of the Housing, Communities and Local Government (HCLG) Committee has commented on the Government’s response today to Phase 2 of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry report, ahead of planned HCLG Committee evidence sessions over the coming months.

The principle that everyone should receive fair remuneration for their creative work should underpin the relationship between the AI sector and rights holders, MPs have said

On Monday 3 March, MPs will debate a petition relating to VAT on independent school fees and business rates relief for independent schools.

Justice Committee to question Criminal Cases Review Commission chiefs

New inquiry - Violence Against Women and Girls: Funding

Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Bill [Lords]: call for evidence

Members vote on exemptions, government reviews and increased employment allowances as report stage concludes. Catch up