ThursdayPast
23 April 2026 — 17 items
Foreign Affairs Committee: Work of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
The Foreign Affairs Committee will hear oral evidence on the work and performance of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). This scrutiny session examines how the department is delivering UK foreign policy, international development, and diplomatic objectives across all regions and sectors.
Cabinet Office (including Topical Questions)
Routine oral questions to the Cabinet Office, the department responsible for government coordination, the civil service, and parliamentary affairs. This session includes topical questions where MPs can raise urgent, current issues affecting the government and public policy. These questions hold the government to account on its overall performance and cross-departmental priorities.
Representation of the People Bill: Further to consider the Bill
The Commons is continuing detailed scrutiny of the Representation of the People Bill in General Committee. This bill concerns electoral law and the democratic process, including matters such as voter registration, parliamentary representation, and electoral administration. The committee stage allows MPs to propose amendments and examine the bill's clauses in detail before it moves to the next legislative stage.
Select Committee on the Armed Forces Bill: Consideration of the Bill
A General Committee of the House of Commons is considering the Armed Forces Bill following its review by a Select Committee. This stage involves detailed examination and amendment of the bill's clauses, which will reform how the UK's military services are structured, regulated, and supported.
Courts and Tribunals Bill: Further to consider the Bill
The Commons General Committee is continuing detailed scrutiny of the Courts and Tribunals Bill. This Bill will reform how courts and tribunal services operate across England and Wales, covering judicial administration, case management procedures, and the structure of court systems. The committee stage allows MPs to examine, debate, and amend specific clauses before the Bill proceeds to further readings.
Access to education and training for young adult carers
This Westminster Hall debate examines barriers to education and training for young people who have caring responsibilities for family members. Young adult carers often struggle to access further education, apprenticeships, and skills training due to time constraints and financial pressures from their caring duties, and this debate seeks to highlight the issue and explore solutions.
Select Committee on the Armed Forces Bill: Consideration of the Bill
A General Committee of the Commons is considering the Armed Forces Bill in detail, clause by clause. This is a crucial stage where MPs scrutinise proposed changes to military law, personnel rules, operations, and defence governance before the bill returns to the full House.
Representation of the People Bill: Further to consider the Bill
The Commons is holding a further consideration of the Representation of the People Bill in General Committee. This bill deals with electoral law and parliamentary representation, including rules about who can stand as MPs, voting procedures, and electoral administration. This stage involves detailed clause-by-clause scrutiny of proposed amendments.
Courts and Tribunals Bill: Further to consider the Bill
The Commons General Committee is continuing detailed line-by-line scrutiny of the Courts and Tribunals Bill. This stage allows MPs to examine, amend, and debate specific clauses of the legislation that will reform how courts and tribunal systems operate across England and Wales.
Gambling advertising
A Westminster Hall debate on gambling advertising, sponsored by Labour MPs Alex Ballinger and Dr Beccy Cooper. The debate will examine the regulation and impact of gambling advertising, likely focusing on concerns about advertising practices, their effect on vulnerable groups including children, and potential harms from problem gambling.
General Debate on contribution of allied health professionals
A backbench debate on the role and contribution of allied health professionals (such as physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, and radiographers) to the NHS and wider healthcare system. The debate will examine how these professionals support patient care, health outcomes, and workforce capacity, likely touching on recruitment, training, recognition, and integration within healthcare teams.
Implementation of the Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act 2023
This adjournment debate examines the implementation of the Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act 2023, which established new regulatory frameworks for supported housing providers. The debate will scrutinise how effectively the regulations are being enforced and whether providers are meeting statutory oversight requirements to protect vulnerable residents.
Select Committee Statement on the Fifth Report of the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee, Housing conditions in temporary accommodation, HC 1831
This is a Select Committee statement presenting the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee's fifth report on housing conditions in temporary accommodation. The statement will be made by Florence Eshalomi and will examine living standards and conditions faced by people in temporary housing, a growing issue as housing pressures mount across the country.
Select Committee Statement on the Ninth Report of the Environmental Audit Committee, Addressing the risks from Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS), HC 852
The Environmental Audit Committee is presenting its ninth report on the risks posed by PFAS (perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances), commonly known as 'forever chemicals'. These substances persist indefinitely in the environment and human body, accumulating in water supplies, food, and wildlife. The statement will outline the committee's findings on the extent of PFAS contamination in the UK and recommendations for government action to mitigate these risks.
Research institution protocol
Ian Murray is making a ministerial statement on research institution protocol. This appears to concern the governance, operational standards, or regulatory framework affecting UK research institutions, possibly including universities and research bodies. The statement will outline the government's position or new guidance on how these institutions should operate.
General Debate on reform of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency
This is a general debate on reforming the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), the government body responsible for vehicle registration and licensing. The debate will explore improvements needed in DVLA operations, efficiency, and service delivery, with backbench members raising concerns about how the agency functions and potential improvements.
Business Questions to the Leader of the House
This is a scheduled session of Business Questions to the Leader of the House, where MPs (in this case led by Sir Alan Campbell, the Labour MP for Tynemouth) pose questions about the government's parliamentary business, scheduling, and legislative priorities. These are routine procedural questions that allow parliamentarians to seek clarity on upcoming Commons business and hold the leadership accountable for managing parliamentary time effectively.