WednesdayPast
22 April 2026 — 28 items
Energy Security and Net Zero Committee: Revisiting the nuclear roadmap
The Energy Security and Net Zero Committee will take oral evidence on international climate policy. This session examines how UK climate commitments align with global negotiations, international agreements, and cross-border climate action—critical as countries coordinate net-zero targets and climate finance ahead of upcoming international climate summits.
Northern Ireland Affairs Committee: Energy costs in Northern Ireland
The Northern Ireland Affairs Committee is taking oral evidence on energy costs in Northern Ireland. This inquiry examines why households and businesses in Northern Ireland face particular challenges with energy affordability and seeks to understand the factors driving costs in the region.
Scottish Affairs Committee: Securing Scotland’s Future: Defence Skills and Jobs
The Scottish Affairs Committee is conducting an inquiry into how Scotland can secure skilled jobs and economic opportunities in the defence sector. The session will hear oral evidence on defence skills development, employment prospects, and what support is needed to enable Scottish workers and businesses to benefit from defence industry growth.
Work and Pensions Committee: The work of Skills England
The Work and Pensions Committee will hold an oral evidence session to scrutinise the work and effectiveness of Skills England, the government body responsible for coordinating skills development and training across the country. This inquiry examines how Skills England is delivering on its mandate to improve workforce skills and support economic growth.
Transport Committee: Work of National Highways
A private meeting of the House of Commons Transport Committee scheduled for April 2026. This is an internal committee session where members will discuss transport policy matters, scrutinise government transport initiatives, and conduct inquiries relevant to the remit of the Department for Transport.
Foundation Programme and its role in supporting and retaining junior doctors
A Westminster Hall debate on the Foundation Programme and its effectiveness in supporting and retaining junior doctors in the NHS. The debate will examine whether current programme structures and support mechanisms are adequate to keep junior doctors in the medical profession and address workforce retention challenges.
Science, Innovation and Technology Committee: Pre-appointment hearing: UK Research and Innovation chair
The Science, Innovation and Technology Committee is conducting a pre-appointment hearing for the chair of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), the body that funds and coordinates research across the UK. This is a formal scrutiny process where the committee will examine the candidate's qualifications, vision, and suitability before they take the role.
Army Reserve
Steve Barclay is leading a Westminster Hall debate on the Army Reserve, Britain's part-time military force. The debate will likely examine the role, recruitment, retention, and funding of reserve personnel who support the regular armed forces.
Wales
This is a general oral questions session focused on Wales, where MPs will put questions to the Secretary of State for Wales about devolved and reserved matters affecting Wales. Oral questions sessions provide accountability for government decisions and allow backbench MPs to raise constituent concerns and policy issues directly with ministers.
Commons - Main Chamber Sir Keir Starmer
Prime Minister's Question Time (PMQs) is the weekly session where Sir Keir Starmer, as Prime Minister, faces questioning from MPs across the House of Commons. This scheduled session on 22 April 2026 will likely cover pressing government policies, opposition challenges, and topical issues of the day, with MPs from all parties able to pose questions on matters of national concern.
Welsh Affairs Committee: Cross-border healthcare arrangements between England and Wales
The Welsh Affairs Committee is holding a private meeting to discuss matters relating to Wales and Welsh governance. As a select committee, it examines government policy and administration affecting Wales, scrutinises the Wales Office, and holds ministers to account on devolved and reserved matters.
Women and Equalities Committee: Female entrepreneurship
The Women and Equalities Committee is conducting oral evidence sessions to examine female entrepreneurship in the UK. This inquiry will gather evidence from business leaders, entrepreneurs, and stakeholders to understand barriers women face when starting and running businesses, and to identify what support and policy changes could help more women succeed as entrepreneurs.
Environmental Audit Committee: Air Pollution in England
The Environmental Audit Committee is conducting oral evidence sessions to investigate air pollution levels across England. This inquiry examines the causes, health impacts, and policy responses to air quality problems affecting English communities.
Government support for mountain rescue
A Westminster Hall debate on government support for mountain rescue services. Lisa Smart (Liberal Democrat) is raising questions about how the government funds and supports the volunteers and infrastructure that perform mountain rescue operations across the UK's mountainous regions.
Fifth Delegated Legislation Committee: The draft Asylum Seekers (Reception Conditions) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
Parliament will scrutinise two draft amendment regulations affecting asylum seekers in the UK. The first amends rules on reception conditions for asylum seekers, while the second covers accommodation provision for those whose asylum claims have been rejected. These delegated legislation items allow the government to modify asylum support arrangements without full primary legislation.
Procedure Committee: Written Parliamentary Questions
The Procedure Committee is meeting to review and make recommendations on House of Commons procedures and practices. The committee examines how parliamentary business is conducted, including debate formats, voting procedures, and operational rules that govern MPs' work and the legislative process.
Business and Trade Sub-Committee on Economic Security, Arms and Export Controls: Critical minerals
The Business and Trade Sub-Committee on Economic Security, Arms and Export Controls is holding an oral evidence session on critical minerals. This will examine the UK's supply chain, geopolitical risks, and strategic dependence on critical minerals essential for renewable energy, defence, and manufacturing sectors.
Osteoporosis and bone health
A Westminster Hall debate on osteoporosis and bone health, sponsored by Sonia Kumar MP for Dudley. The debate will examine the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of osteoporosis—a condition affecting bone density—and explore how the health system can better support patients and reduce fracture-related complications.
Sixth Delegated Legislation Committee: The draft Provision of Information (Contractual Control) (Registered Land) Regulations 2026
This is a debate on delegated legislation that regulates how information about contractual controls must be provided for registered land. The regulations establish requirements for disclosure and information management related to property ownership and contractual arrangements affecting registered land titles.
Fraud in the car insurance industry
This Westminster Hall debate examines fraud within the car insurance industry, likely focusing on fraudulent claims, premium manipulation, and consumer deception that inflate costs for honest policyholders. Helen Morgan (Lib Dem, North Shropshire) is raising concerns about how widespread insurance fraud affects both consumers' premiums and the integrity of the insurance market.
Consideration of Lords Message to the Pension Schemes Bill
The Commons is considering a message from the House of Lords regarding amendments to the Pension Schemes Bill. This represents a key stage in the legislative process where the two chambers negotiate over proposed changes to pension policy, likely touching on pension protection, scheme governance, or funding arrangements.
Consideration of Lords Message to the Crime and Policing Bill (if necessary)
The Commons is considering a message from the House of Lords regarding the Crime and Policing Bill. This stage typically occurs after the Lords has made amendments or objections to legislation passed by the Commons, requiring the lower house to decide whether to accept, reject, or further amend the Lords' position before the bill can receive Royal Assent.
Status of current pension schemes
Nick Thomas-Symonds will deliver a ministerial statement on the status of current pension schemes. This will likely cover the government's assessment of the health of UK pension arrangements, any policy changes, and the sustainability of the pensions system affecting millions of savers and retirees.
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office if he will make a statement on modernising public procurement
Labour MP Leigh Ingham is requesting a statement from the Cabinet Office Minister on modernising public procurement processes. This urgent question seeks to understand the government's plans to reform how public sector organisations buy goods and services, likely focusing on efficiency, transparency, and use of digital tools.
Business of the House (Today)
This is a procedural motion on the Business of the House for 22 April 2026, sponsored by Sir Alan Campbell (Labour, Tynemouth). Such motions are routine parliamentary business that set out the agenda and conduct of Commons proceedings for that day. This item does not relate to specific policy substantive content.
Criminal proceedings (juror absence)
This is a procedural motion to allow Sally Jameson (Labour MP for Doncaster Central) to introduce a new Bill under the Ten Minute Rule. The specific details of the proposed Bill have not yet been disclosed. The motion itself is a standard parliamentary procedure that, if agreed, permits the MP to present the Bill's objectives in a ten-minute speech before the Commons.
Sudden unexpected death in epilepsy and epilepsy deaths prevention
An Adjournment debate on sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP) and measures to prevent epilepsy-related deaths. The debate, sponsored by Lib Dem MP Olly Glover, will examine the scale of the problem, current preventative strategies, and what additional action the government should take to reduce preventable deaths among people living with epilepsy.
Consideration of Lords Message to the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill
The Commons will consider amendments or objections sent from the House of Lords regarding the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill. This is a procedural stage where MPs must decide whether to accept, reject, or modify the Lords' proposed changes to the legislation before it can receive Royal Assent.