TuesdayPast
21 April 2026 — 32 items
Foreign Affairs Committee: Work of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
The Foreign Affairs Committee will hold an oral evidence session examining the work and priorities of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). This scrutiny hearing will allow MPs to question FCDO officials on UK foreign policy, international development, and diplomatic operations across the department's global responsibilities.
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee: Fairness in the food supply chain
A private meeting of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee scheduled for April 2026. As a select committee meeting, this will likely involve scrutiny of government policy, departmental performance, or specific issues affecting the environment, farming, and rural sectors. The agenda and specific discussion topics are not publicly detailed in this notice.
Courts and Tribunals Bill: Further to consider the Bill
The Commons General Committee is continuing detailed consideration of the Courts and Tribunals Bill. This stage involves line-by-line scrutiny of the legislation, allowing MPs to propose amendments and debate specific provisions that will reshape how courts and tribunal systems operate across England and Wales.
Representation of the People Bill: Further to consider the Bill
This is a further consideration of the Representation of the People Bill in General Committee. The Bill deals with electoral law and rules governing parliamentary representation, likely covering matters such as constituency boundaries, voting procedures, candidate eligibility, or campaign regulations. This continuation stage allows detailed clause-by-clause scrutiny and amendment of the legislation.
Culture, Media and Sport Committee: Review of Arts Council England
The Culture, Media and Sport Committee is conducting a review of Arts Council England, the public body responsible for distributing arts funding across England. This oral evidence session will examine the Council's performance, strategic priorities, and effectiveness in supporting the arts sector.
Potential merits of establishing an independent national review body overseeing wheelchair provision
This Westminster Hall debate examines whether the UK should establish an independent national review body to oversee wheelchair provision. The discussion will explore how a dedicated oversight mechanism could improve access to wheelchairs, quality of service, and equity across the country's wheelchair provision systems.
Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee: Modernising Elections
The Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee is conducting oral evidence sessions to examine how UK elections could be modernised. This inquiry will explore potential reforms to electoral systems, processes, and administration at local and potentially national levels to make voting more accessible, efficient, and fit for contemporary needs.
Education Committee: Screen Time and Social Media
The Education Committee will hold an oral evidence session examining the effects of screen time and social media use on young people. The inquiry will explore the relationship between digital device consumption and educational outcomes, mental health, and child development, hearing from expert witnesses and stakeholders on this increasingly prominent policy concern.
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 evidence session on propriety, ethics, and standards across UK public life. This inquiry examines the frameworks, systems, and practices that govern ethical conduct and propriety among public officials and institutions, seeking to understand the current landscape and any gaps or weaknesses.
Defence Committee: Afghan Data Breach and Resettlement Schemes
The Defence Committee is holding oral evidence sessions to investigate a data breach affecting Afghan resettlement schemes and examine the security and administration of programmes that have brought Afghan refugees and former interpreters to the UK. The inquiry will scrutinise how sensitive personal data was handled and assess the effectiveness of resettlement arrangements.
Sex trafficking in Scotland
This Westminster Hall debate, sponsored by Tracy Gilbert (Labour MP for Edinburgh North and Leith), focuses on sex trafficking in Scotland. The discussion will examine the scale of this serious crime, its impact on victims, and what measures are needed to combat it effectively.
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development (including Topical Questions)
This is a regular Foreign, Commonwealth and Development oral questions session in Parliament, where MPs quiz the Foreign Secretary and their team on UK foreign policy, international relations, development aid, and diplomatic matters. The inclusion of 'topical questions' allows MPs to raise urgent or contemporary international issues affecting British interests and values abroad.
International Development Committee: The situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo
The International Development Committee will hear oral evidence on the Democratic Republic of Congo, examining the political, security, humanitarian and economic situation in the country. This is likely to cover UK aid policy, mineral supply chains, regional stability, and governance challenges affecting one of Africa's largest nations.
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 concerns electoral law and how people are represented in Parliament, including rules around voting, candidacy, and electoral administration. The committee stage allows line-by-line examination of the bill's clauses before it returns to the main chamber.
Public Accounts Commission: National Audit Office Main Estimates 2026-27
The Public Accounts Commission is scrutinising the National Audit Office's budget allocation for 2026-27. This oral evidence session will examine how the NAO—the independent body responsible for auditing government spending and holding ministers to account—plans to use its funding to carry out its watchdog role over public finances.
Women and Equalities Committee: Effectiveness of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion initiatives
The Women and Equalities Committee will scrutinise the effectiveness of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) initiatives across organisations and sectors. This oral evidence session examines whether existing EDI programmes are achieving their stated goals of reducing discrimination and improving representation of underrepresented groups in workplaces and public institutions.
Courts and Tribunals Bill: Further to consider the Bill
This is a continuation debate on the Courts and Tribunals Bill in General Committee, where MPs will further scrutinise and amend the detailed provisions of the Bill. The debate focuses on reforms to England and Wales's court system and tribunals, likely covering access to justice, court efficiency, and funding implications.
Select Committee on the Armed Forces Bill: Consideration of the Bill
A General Committee is considering the Armed Forces Bill, which sets out the legal and operational framework for the UK's military forces. This stage allows detailed scrutiny of the Bill's clauses and amendments before it returns to the full Commons for final approval.
Business and Trade Committee: China and the UK economy
The Business and Trade Committee is conducting oral evidence hearings to investigate China's economic relationship with the UK and its implications for British business, trade, and competitiveness. This inquiry examines both opportunities and strategic risks in UK-China economic ties, including supply chain dependencies, technology competition, and investment flows.
Justice Committee: Children and Young Adults in the Secure Estate
The Justice Committee is conducting oral evidence sessions to investigate how children and young adults are treated within the secure estate — prisons, young offender institutions, and other detention facilities. The inquiry examines conditions, welfare, education, rehabilitation, and outcomes for this vulnerable population to assess whether the system is meeting their needs and protecting their rights.
Third Delegated Legislation Committee: The draft Chemicals (Health and Safety) (Amendment, Consequential and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2026
This committee is examining draft regulations that amend UK chemicals health and safety rules, likely implementing post-Brexit changes or updating standards following EU exit. The regulations include transitional provisions to help businesses adapt to new requirements.
Windfarm development on protected peatland
A Westminster Hall debate on windfarm development proposals on protected peatland, sponsored by Conservative MP Robbie Moore. The debate examines the tension between renewable energy expansion and environmental protection, specifically concerning whether windfarm projects should be permitted on ecologically sensitive peatland sites.
Potential merits of use of alternative measures to GDP within Government
This Westminster Hall debate examines whether the UK government should use alternative economic measures alongside or instead of GDP to assess national progress and inform policy decisions. The debate will explore metrics that capture wellbeing, sustainability, and quality of life, questioning whether GDP alone provides a complete picture of economic health and societal outcomes.
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 meeting where the committee will hear submissions on topics that backbench MPs wish to debate in Commons time allocated to them, helping shape the parliamentary agenda for member-led business.
Future of Hammersmith Bridge
This Westminster Hall debate examines the future of Hammersmith Bridge, a key crossing over the River Thames in West London. The debate will address the bridge's structural condition, repair timelines, and long-term plans for this vital transport and heritage infrastructure.
Fourth Delegated Legislation Committee: The draft Capital Requirements Regulation (Market Risk Transitional Provision) Regulations 2026
This committee debate examines two technical regulations governing capital requirements and definitions for credit institutions and investment firms in the UK. The regulations implement transitional provisions for market risk rules and clarify miscellaneous definitional matters affecting the financial services sector, likely stemming from post-Brexit regulatory alignment or domestic financial supervision reforms.
Preservation of the SS Richard Montgomery masts
An adjournment debate on the preservation of the SS Richard Montgomery masts, a World War II shipwreck off the coast of Sittingbourne and Sheppey. The debate will examine the current state of this historic wreck and what measures should be taken to protect and maintain it as a maritime heritage site.
Electoral Commission
This is a motion on the Electoral Commission, likely raising concerns about the body's performance, independence, or conduct of electoral oversight. As a motion sponsored by Sir Alan Campbell (Labour), it will debate the Commission's role in regulating elections and party finances.
Road surfaces (maximum noise levels)
Melanie Onn is tabling a Ten Minute Rule Motion to propose maximum noise level standards for road surfaces. This motion seeks to establish regulations that would reduce traffic noise pollution caused by different types of road surfacing materials, addressing a public health and environmental quality concern.
Government accountability to the House in connection to the appointment of Peter Mandelson as Ambassador to the United States of America
This emergency debate, requested by Conservative MP Kemi Badenoch, examines the government's accountability regarding the appointment of Peter Mandelson as UK Ambassador to the United States. The debate will scrutinise the decision-making process, criteria for selection, and government justification for this high-profile diplomatic appointment.
Middle East - Economic Update
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will deliver a ministerial statement updating Parliament on economic developments and trends in the Middle East region. This statement will likely cover trade relationships, investment opportunities, and economic implications for the UK's engagement with Middle Eastern economies.
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill
The Commons is considering amendments made by the House of Lords to the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill. This bill aims to devolve powers from central government to local communities and regions in England, and to strengthen community involvement in local decision-making. The Lords amendments may alter the scope of devolution, the balance of power between national and local authorities, or mechanisms for community engagement.