ThursdayPast
16 April 2026 — 16 items
Culture, Media and Sport (including Topical Questions)
This is a scheduled oral questions session for the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, where MPs can question the Secretary of State and ministers on issues within their remit. This includes film, broadcasting, museums, galleries, arts funding, sport, heritage, and media regulation. Topical questions allow MPs to raise urgent or timely matters without advance notice.
Church Commissioners and Restoration and Renewal Client Board
This is a quarterly oral questions session in Parliament's Main Chamber where MPs can ask questions of five separate parliamentary bodies and commissions: the Church Commissioners, House of Commons Commission, Public Accounts Commission, Restoration and Renewal Client Board, and Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission. Topical questions allow MPs to raise urgent or current issues relating to these organisations' work.
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 legislative scrutiny process where the committee will review the bill's provisions, hear evidence, and prepare recommendations before it returns to the main Commons floor for further parliamentary debate.
Courts and Tribunals Bill: Further to consider the Bill
Parliament is continuing detailed examination of the Courts and Tribunals Bill in General Committee. This stage allows MPs to scrutinise and amend the Bill clause-by-clause before it returns to the full Commons. The Bill likely covers reforms to how courts and tribunal systems operate across England and Wales.
Representation of the People Bill: Further to consider the Bill
The Commons is reconvening in General Committee to continue detailed scrutiny of the Representation of the People Bill. This legislation covers electoral law, voting procedures, and parliamentary representation—the rules governing how people vote, who can stand for election, and how constituency boundaries are drawn. The committee stage allows MPs to examine clauses, propose amendments, and debate specific provisions before the bill moves to report stage.
Select Committee Statement on the Science, Innovation and Technology Committee’s inquiry on neuroscience and digital childhoods
The Science, Innovation and Technology Committee is presenting findings from its inquiry into how neuroscience research relates to children's digital technology use and development. The statement will discuss the impacts of screen time and digital platforms on child brain development, and likely recommend policy or practice changes to protect children's wellbeing in the digital age.
Housing needs of young people
This Westminster Hall debate examines the housing crisis affecting young people in the UK, exploring barriers to accessing affordable housing and the long-term economic and social impacts of housing insecurity among younger generations. The debate will examine both policy challenges and potential solutions to improve housing availability and affordability for young adults.
Representation of the People Bill: Further to consider the Bill
The House is continuing detailed scrutiny of the Representation of the People Bill in General Committee. This stage examines the bill's clauses line-by-line to refine provisions affecting electoral representation, voting rights, and parliamentary procedures. The continued consideration suggests outstanding amendments or policy questions remain to be resolved.
Courts and Tribunals Bill: Further to consider the Bill
Parliament is continuing detailed scrutiny of the Courts and Tribunals Bill in General Committee, where MPs examine clauses and propose amendments. This stage focuses on the technical provisions governing how courts and tribunals operate, their administration, and potentially their reform.
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 substantive policy debate on legislation that will govern the UK's military personnel, operations, and defence structures. The committee will scrutinise the bill's provisions before it progresses further through Parliament.
NHS Federated Data Platform
A Westminster Hall debate on the NHS Federated Data Platform, which aims to integrate health data across NHS trusts and providers to improve patient care, research, and operational efficiency. The debate will examine how this digital infrastructure can be implemented effectively while addressing data security, interoperability, and governance concerns.
Women’s Health Strategy
A ministerial statement on the government's Women's Health Strategy, presented by Karin Smyth. This will outline Labour's approach to improving health outcomes and healthcare services for women, addressing gender-specific health concerns and workforce issues within the NHS.
Improving awareness, diagnosis and outcomes for neuroendocrine cancer
Dr Scott Arthur is raising awareness and discussing improvements needed for neuroendocrine cancer (a rare group of cancers affecting hormone-producing cells). The adjournment debate focuses on better public awareness, faster diagnosis, and improved treatment outcomes for patients with this often under-recognised condition.
Business Questions to the Leader of the House
This is a procedural business question session where MPs ask the Leader of the House (Sir Alan Campbell) about the scheduling and management of upcoming Commons business. These regular questions allow MPs to raise issues about parliamentary timetabling, business planning, and procedural matters affecting the work of Parliament.
British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme
Peter Kyle will deliver a ministerial statement on the British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme, a government initiative aimed at strengthening UK industrial capacity and global competitiveness. The statement will outline the scheme's objectives, funding, and how it supports businesses to compete internationally and create jobs across the economy.
General Debate on the First Report of the Modernisation Committee, Access to the House of Commons and its Procedures, HC 755, and the House Administration response, HC 1726
The Modernisation Committee is presenting its first report of this parliamentary session examining how accessible the House of Commons is to the public and how parliamentary procedures work. The debate will discuss the committee's findings and recommendations, alongside the House administration's response to improve transparency and public engagement with Parliament.