MondayPast
18 May 2026 — 7 items
Continuation of the debate on the King’s Speech on backing business to create economic growth
The Debate on the Address is a procedural parliamentary occasion held after a new session begins, in which MPs respond to the Queen's Speech (or, in this case, a formal address outlining the government's legislative agenda). This May 2026 debate will give backbenchers and opposition parties the chance to air priorities and challenge the government on its stated aims across all policy areas. The debate typically lasts several days and covers the full range of government business.
Home Office (including Topical Questions)
This is a scheduled oral question session directed at the Home Office, where MPs question the Home Secretary on departmental policy and operations. Topical questions allow members to raise urgent or current issues affecting the department's remit, which typically covers policing, immigration, borders, counter-terrorism, and domestic security.
Public Accounts Committee: Large business tax compliance
The Public Accounts Committee will examine how large businesses comply with their tax obligations in the UK. This scrutiny session will investigate whether major corporations are paying the taxes they owe and whether HM Revenue & Customs is effectively enforcing tax rules against big business.
Environmental Audit Committee: National security assessment and COP-17
The Environmental Audit Committee will hear oral evidence on how national security considerations affect the UK's climate commitments and preparations for COP-17 (the 17th UN climate conference). The inquiry examines the tension between meeting net-zero targets and securing defence and critical infrastructure resilience, particularly around clean energy supply chains, critical minerals, and military emissions.
The youth justice reform and delivery plan
David Lammy will present the government's plan to reform and deliver improvements to the youth justice system. The statement will outline the Labour administration's strategy for addressing offending by young people, including changes to how youth are processed through courts, detained, and rehabilitated. The plan likely covers sentencing approaches, custodial facilities, diversion from the criminal system, and support services aimed at reducing reoffending and improving outcomes for vulnerable young people.
Joint Committee on Human Rights
This is a procedural motion to establish or reconstitute the Joint Committee on Human Rights, a cross-party body comprising MPs and peers that scrutinises the government's compliance with human rights law and the European Convention on Human Rights. Jessica Morden, a Labour MP, is sponsoring the motion on behalf of the Committee of Selection. The motion formalises the committee's membership and terms of reference for the new parliamentary session.
Audiology services in Doncaster
This adjournment debate allows Sally Jameson MP to raise concerns about audiology services available to residents in Doncaster Central. Adjournment debates are used to highlight local issues and call for government action, enabling the relevant minister to respond to specific constituent concerns about NHS hearing care provision.