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25 March 2026 — 21 items
Northern Ireland Affairs Committee: Policing and security in Northern Ireland
The Northern Ireland Affairs Committee will hear oral evidence on policing and security in Northern Ireland. This inquiry examines the current state of law enforcement and security operations in the region, likely covering challenges such as organised crime, terrorism threats, police resourcing, and cross-border cooperation.
Scottish Affairs Committee: Connectivity in Scotland: Digital connectivity
The Scottish Affairs Committee is holding an oral evidence session on digital connectivity across Scotland. This inquiry examines the state of broadband and digital infrastructure in Scotland, identifying gaps in coverage and exploring what barriers exist to delivering high-speed internet access to all communities, particularly in rural and remote areas.
Transport Committee: Supercharging the EV transition
The Transport Committee will conduct oral evidence sessions examining the UK's transition to electric vehicles, focusing on accelerating EV adoption and related infrastructure challenges. This inquiry will scrutinise government progress on net-zero transport goals and explore barriers to faster EV market penetration.
Health and Social Care Committee: Food and Weight Management
The Health and Social Care Committee will take oral evidence on food and weight management. This inquiry examines how diet, nutrition, and weight-related health interventions affect the UK population, likely covering obesity prevention, food industry practices, NHS services, and public health policy.
Courts and Tribunals Bill: To consider the Bill
The Commons General Committee is considering the Courts and Tribunals Bill, which will examine reforms to England and Wales's court system and tribunal infrastructure. This involves scrutinising proposed changes to how courts and tribunals operate, their jurisdiction, procedures, and potentially their funding and modernisation.
Government support for voluntary groups and community centres
This Westminster Hall debate, sponsored by Ben Coleman MP for Chelsea and Fulham, will examine government support for voluntary groups and community centres. The discussion will likely focus on funding, policy, and how central government can better support the voluntary sector and local community infrastructure that provides vital services to disadvantaged populations.
Defence Committee: Pre-appointment hearing for the Armed Forces Commissioner
The Defence Committee will conduct a pre-appointment hearing for the incoming Armed Forces Commissioner, a statutory independent role responsible for protecting the rights and welfare of military personnel. This scrutiny hearing allows MPs to question the nominee on their vision, competence, and approach to the role before formal appointment by the government.
Justice Committee: Pre-appointment hearing: Chair of the Legal Services Board
The Justice Committee will conduct a pre-appointment hearing to examine the candidate for Chair of the Legal Services Board, the regulatory body that oversees legal professionals in England. This is a scrutiny opportunity for MPs to assess the appointee's suitability before the formal appointment is made.
NHS continuing healthcare
A Westminster Hall debate on NHS continuing healthcare, sponsored by Ayoub Khan MP for Birmingham Perry Barr. This will examine the policy, provision, and challenges around NHS-funded continuing healthcare for patients with complex needs who require ongoing medical care outside hospital settings.
Northern Ireland
Oral questions to the Northern Ireland Office will cover policy issues affecting the region. This is a regular parliamentary accountability session where MPs can question the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland on government decisions, public services delivery, and regional economic and social priorities.
Commons - Main Chamber Sir Keir Starmer
Prime Minister's Question Time (PMQs) is the weekly parliamentary session where the Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, faces questions from Members of Parliament. This is a scheduled PMQs session with no specific pre-announced agenda; questions typically cover current government performance, opposition challenges, and matters of public concern.
Treasury Committee: Financial Inclusion Strategy
The Treasury Committee is holding oral evidence sessions to scrutinise the government's Financial Inclusion Strategy. This examines how the UK ensures people and communities have access to affordable financial services, banking, credit, and support — particularly those on low incomes or in vulnerable circumstances. The inquiry will explore barriers to financial participation and evaluate the strategy's effectiveness in addressing exclusion.
Courts and Tribunals Bill: Further to consider the Bill
The General Committee is reconvening to continue detailed scrutiny of the Courts and Tribunals Bill. This session will examine further clauses and provisions of the legislation, which reforms the structure, operation, and administration of England's court system and tribunal services.
Women and Equalities Committee: Effectiveness of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion initiatives
The Women and Equalities Committee will conduct oral evidence hearings to examine how effective Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) initiatives are in practice. The inquiry will assess whether EDI programmes across public and private organisations are achieving their intended goals of creating fairer, more inclusive workplaces and services, or whether they are falling short in impact and implementation.
Energy Security and Net Zero Committee: Energy resilience
The Energy Security and Net Zero Committee is holding an oral evidence session on energy resilience. This inquiry examines the UK's capacity to maintain reliable energy supplies while transitioning to net zero, including grid stability, fuel security, and infrastructure readiness during the clean energy transition.
Proposed visitor levy in England
This Westminster Hall debate examines the proposed introduction of a visitor levy in England—a tax on tourists or overnight visitors to fund local services and infrastructure. The debate will consider whether such a levy is practical, how it would be implemented across different regions, and what economic impact it might have on the tourism and hospitality sectors.
Waste crime in Knowsley
Anneliese Midgley MP is raising concerns about waste crime in her Knowsley constituency in a Westminster Hall debate. This debate will examine the scale and impact of illegal waste activity in the area, likely covering fly-tipping, unauthorised waste disposal, and enforcement challenges, and will press the government on solutions.
Impact of public baths and lidos on local communities
This Westminster Hall debate examines the role and impact of public baths and lidos on local communities across the UK. Sponsored by Andrew Pakes MP for Peterborough, the discussion will explore how these facilities contribute to community wellbeing, leisure provision, and local social cohesion.
Victims and Courts Bill
The Commons is considering amendments made by the House of Lords to the Victims and Courts Bill. This stage involves reviewing and deciding whether to accept, reject, or further modify the Lords' changes before the bill can receive Royal Assent. The bill aims to strengthen protections and support for crime victims and reform aspects of the court system.
Report from the Independent Review into Countering Foreign Financial Influence and Interference in UK Politics
The government will present findings from an independent review into how foreign money and interference affects UK politics. The review examines vulnerabilities in the political system to foreign financial influence and will propose measures to strengthen defences against foreign interference in British democratic processes.
Nuclear test veterans
An adjournment debate on nuclear test veterans, sponsored by Rebecca Long Bailey MP for Salford. This debate will raise concerns about the welfare, health support, and recognition of British servicemembers and civilians who were exposed to nuclear radiation during UK nuclear weapons testing programmes, primarily in the 1950s-1960s. The debate seeks to highlight their ongoing health needs and campaign for improved compensation or support.