TuesdayPast
14 April 2026 — 32 items
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee: Reforming the water sector
A private meeting of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee scheduled for April 2026. This is an internal committee session, likely for planning, evidence review, or discussion of upcoming inquiries into environmental policy, agricultural issues, or rural affairs without public proceedings.
Representation of the People Bill: Further to consider the Bill
Parliament is continuing detailed examination of the Representation of the People Bill in General Committee. This bill reforms electoral law and representation rules, covering matters such as voter eligibility, candidacy requirements, and electoral procedures. The General Committee stage allows MPs to scrutinise specific clauses and propose amendments before the bill returns to the full House.
Courts and Tribunals Bill: Further to consider the Bill
Parliament will continue detailed scrutiny of the Courts and Tribunals Bill in General Committee. This stage allows MPs to examine specific clauses and amendments to reshape how courts and tribunal systems operate across England and Wales, covering everything from case management to judicial resources.
Select Committee on the Armed Forces Bill: Consideration of the Bill
A Select Committee is holding a formal consideration of the Armed Forces Bill, examining its provisions in detail before it progresses further through Parliament. This is a crucial stage where the committee scrutinises the bill's content, proposed amendments, and policy implications affecting the UK's military structure and personnel.
Second Delegated Legislation Committee: The draft Energy Prices Act 2022 (Extension of Time Limit) Regulations 2026
This committee debate examines draft regulations to extend the time limit for powers under the Energy Prices Act 2022. The regulations allow the government to maintain flexibility in energy price support mechanisms beyond the original expiry date, affecting how energy price caps and emergency support are administered. The key question is whether an extension of these exceptional powers remains justified.
Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee: Propriety, ethics and the wider standards landscape in the UK
The Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee is conducting an oral evidence session examining the standards of propriety and ethics across the UK public sector, and how the wider landscape of standards oversight operates. This inquiry will explore whether current ethical standards and accountability mechanisms are fit for purpose in public administration.
Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee: Housing Conditions in England
The Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee is conducting oral evidence sessions to examine housing conditions across England. This inquiry will gather evidence from witnesses about the current state of housing quality, availability, and standards to inform the committee's investigation into this significant policy area.
Culture, Media and Sport Committee: Children's tv and video content
The Culture, Media and Sport Committee is holding an oral evidence session to investigate children's television and video content. This inquiry will examine the quality, safety, and regulation of content consumed by young viewers across traditional TV and digital platforms, including issues around advertising, algorithm recommendations, and child protection.
Education Committee: SEND White Paper
The Education Committee is conducting oral evidence sessions on the government's Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) White Paper. This will examine the government's proposed policy reforms and improvements to the SEND system, which currently faces significant challenges including funding pressures, long assessment waiting times, and unmet needs across England's schools and local authorities.
Hidden credit liabilities and the role of the Financial Conduct Authority
This Westminster Hall debate examines hidden credit liabilities and the Financial Conduct Authority's role in regulating them. The discussion will focus on how consumers and businesses are exposed to undisclosed credit risks and what the FCA should do to improve transparency and consumer protection.
Foreign Affairs Committee: Disinformation diplomacy: How malign actors are seeking to undermine democracy: follow-up
The Foreign Affairs Committee is conducting a follow-up inquiry into disinformation diplomacy—how hostile state and non-state actors use false information campaigns to destabilise democratic institutions and processes. This session gathers oral evidence from witnesses to examine evolving threats, vulnerabilities in UK institutions, and what countermeasures are needed.
Defence Committee: Women in the Armed Forces: Follow-Up
The Defence Committee is conducting a follow-up inquiry into women's representation and experiences in the UK Armed Forces. This session will hear oral evidence on the implementation of previous recommendations and progress on issues affecting female service personnel, including recruitment, retention, career progression, and workplace culture.
Carer's Allowance overpayments
This Westminster Hall debate, sponsored by Labour MP Anna Dixon, examines overpayments made to Carer's Allowance recipients. The debate will likely scrutinise how the Department for Work and Pensions has handled cases where carers have been paid more than they were entitled to, and discuss the impact on vulnerable claimants who may face demands to repay substantial sums.
Health and Social Care (including Topical Questions)
This is a scheduled session of oral questions to the Health and Social Care Department in Parliament. MPs will ask ministers about current issues and policies affecting the NHS, adult social care, public health, and related services. Topical questions allow MPs to raise urgent or emerging issues affecting constituents and services.
Representation of the People Bill: Further to consider the Bill
Parliament is continuing detailed scrutiny of the Representation of the People Bill in General Committee. This bill deals with electoral law and how people are represented in Parliament, including voting systems, electoral administration, and MP accountability. The committee is working through further clauses and amendments to refine the legislation before it returns to the main chamber.
Courts and Tribunals Bill: Further to consider the Bill
Parliament is reconvening a General Committee to continue detailed scrutiny of the Courts and Tribunals Bill. This stage involves line-by-line examination of the Bill's clauses, allowing MPs to propose amendments and test the government's proposals on court structure, tribunal reform, and access to justice.
Select Committee on the Armed Forces Bill: Consideration of the Bill
A Select Committee is examining and considering the Armed Forces Bill in detail. This is a scrutiny process where MPs review the bill's provisions, hear evidence, and prepare recommendations before it returns to the main Commons chamber for debate and votes.
Business and Trade Committee: Artificial Intelligence, business and the future of the workforce
The Business and Trade Committee is holding an oral evidence session to examine how artificial intelligence is affecting UK businesses and the future of the workforce. The inquiry will explore the opportunities and challenges AI presents for employment, skills, and economic competitiveness.
Justice Committee: Access to Justice
The Justice Committee is holding an oral evidence session on Access to Justice—examining how effectively people can obtain legal advice and representation, particularly in civil and criminal matters. This inquiry will explore barriers to justice including cost, availability of legal services, and the impact of legal aid constraints on vulnerable groups.
First anniversary of the For Women Scotland v The Scottish Ministers ruling
A Westminster Hall debate marking the first anniversary of the For Women Scotland v The Scottish Ministers court ruling, which dealt with Scottish Government policies affecting women's rights and sex-based protections. Carla Lockhart (DUP) is sponsoring this debate to discuss the implications and implementation of the court's decision one year on.
Third Delegated Legislation Committee: The draft Aviation Safety (Amendment) Regulations 2026
Parliament will review draft amendments to aviation safety regulations scheduled for 2026. This delegated legislation committee debate will examine technical updates to safety standards affecting UK aviation operations, likely implementing EU-derived or international safety requirements into domestic law.
Government support for businesses implementing National Suicide Prevention Standard BS 30480
This Westminster Hall debate examines what government support is available to help businesses adopt BS 30480, the National Suicide Prevention Standard. The debate will explore whether current support is adequate and whether more funding or guidance is needed to encourage workplace implementation of suicide prevention measures.
Backbench Business Committee: Proposals for backbench debates
The Backbench Business Committee is receiving oral evidence on proposals for future backbench debates. This is a procedural session where the Committee considers and gathers input on how to structure opportunities for non-frontbench MPs to initiate and lead debates on issues of their choosing, reflecting constituent concerns and parliamentary priorities.
Fourth Delegated Legislation Committee: The draft Buckinghamshire Council (Adult Education Functions) Regulations 2026
Parliament will debate three draft statutory instruments that transfer adult education functions from the Department for Education to three county councils: Buckinghamshire, Warwickshire, and Surrey. These regulations enable local authorities to take direct responsibility for planning and delivering adult education services in their areas.
Alternatives to ground mounted solar panels
This Westminster Hall debate, sponsored by Conservative MP Lincoln Jopp, examines alternatives to ground-mounted solar panels for generating renewable energy. The discussion will explore other solar deployment methods—such as rooftop installations, floating solar, and building-integrated photovoltaics—to address concerns about land use, agricultural impact, and public acceptance of large-scale solar farms.
Crime and Policing Bill
This is a Money Resolution for the Crime and Policing Bill, a procedural step that authorizes the House of Commons to consider the bill's financial provisions. The resolution must pass before the bill can proceed to further parliamentary stages. Money Resolutions are required for any legislation that involves government expenditure or changes to taxation.
Crime and Policing Bill: Ways and Means
This is a Ways and Means motion for the Crime and Policing Bill, which is a procedural step required before the Commons can consider financial provisions in the legislation. The motion authorizes the House to debate and vote on clauses in the bill that involve spending or taxation, ensuring proper financial scrutiny of crime and policing measures.
Infected Blood Compensation Scheme update
The government will provide a ministerial update on the Infected Blood Compensation Scheme, which provides financial redress to thousands of people who contracted HIV, hepatitis C, or other infections through contaminated blood products supplied by the NHS in the 1970s-1990s. This statement will likely cover scheme progress, compensation payments, eligibility decisions, and support measures for affected victims and their families.
Dualling of the A21
Dr Kieran Mullan is raising the dualling of the A21 road in an adjournment debate. This concerns upgrading the single carriageway A21 to a dual carriageway to improve traffic flow, safety, and economic connectivity in the southeast. The debate will air local concerns about congestion and economic development along this key transport corridor.
Crime and Policing Bill
The Commons is considering amendments made by the House of Lords to the Crime and Policing Bill. This stage allows MPs to debate whether to accept, reject, or modify the Lords' proposed changes before the bill can receive Royal Assent. The outcome will determine the final shape of legislation affecting police powers, criminal justice procedures, and law enforcement priorities.
Halving Knife Crime Plan
The government will present its Halving Knife Crime Plan to Parliament through a ministerial statement. This outlines the Labour administration's strategy to reduce knife crime by 50%, addressing a priority issue that has affected urban communities across the UK. The statement will detail policy measures and initiatives intended to tackle this form of violent crime.
Type 1 diabetes screening (children)
This Ten Minute Rule Motion calls for mandatory screening of children for Type 1 diabetes. The motion seeks to raise awareness of the need for early detection and diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes in children, potentially through school-based or NHS screening programmes, to prevent serious complications and improve health outcomes.