Social security and pensions
Social security and pensions news from UK Parliament.
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
Lords debates careers education and advice
Peers consider case for high-quality advice for all students
07 September 2018
Government responds to ruling on Widowed Parent's Allowance
Statement on Widowed Parent's Allowance
05 September 2018
Lords debates NHS and healthcare data
Peers discuss use of data to improve public health
05 September 2018
Hard-pressed households need Government action to deal with debts
Treasury Committee finds Government action needed to deal with debts and save for pensions
26 July 2018
Royal Mail deal could “transform UK pensions landscape”
Work and Pensions Committee publish collective defined contribution pensions report
17 July 2018