WednesdayPast
24 June 2026 — 32 items
Energy Security and Net Zero Committee: Reviewing the electricity market
The Energy Security and Net Zero Committee will take oral evidence on how the UK's electricity market operates and performs. The review examines whether current market rules deliver secure, affordable power supplies and support the transition to net-zero emissions. This is a fact-gathering exercise ahead of potential future policy changes or legislation.
Science, Innovation and Technology Committee: Neuroscience and digital childhoods
The Science, Innovation and Technology Committee will take oral evidence on how neuroscience research relates to children's development in the context of their increasing use of digital devices and online platforms. The inquiry examines what neuroscientific evidence tells us about the effects of screen time, social media, and digital interaction on children's brain development, learning, and mental health—and what implications this holds for policy and regulation.
Scottish Affairs Committee: Securing Scotland’s Future: Defence Skills and Jobs
The Scottish Affairs Committee will take oral evidence on how Scotland can secure defence-related employment and develop skills for the sector. The inquiry examines the link between defence industry investment, job creation, and workforce development in Scotland, with particular focus on ensuring Scottish workers and businesses benefit from defence spending and manufacturing opportunities.
Northern Ireland Affairs Committee: The Peter May Review of the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery
The Northern Ireland Affairs Committee will hear oral evidence on the Peter May Review of the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery (ICRIR). The ICRIR is a legacy mechanism established to provide information about killings during the Northern Ireland conflict. The May Review examines how well the commission is functioning and whether changes are needed to improve access to information and support for victims and survivors.
Transport Committee: Road Safety Strategy
The Transport Committee will take oral evidence on the government's Road Safety Strategy. This session will examine current plans to reduce road deaths and serious injuries, exploring how the strategy addresses collision prevention, enforcement, vehicle safety standards, and vulnerable road users. The inquiry will scrutinize the coherence and ambition of the government's approach to a persistent public health problem.
Health and Social Care Committee: The Casey Commission
The Health and Social Care Committee will take oral evidence on the Casey Commission, an independent inquiry into failings within the health and social care system. The hearing will examine the commission's findings and recommendations for systemic reform, likely covering governance, safeguarding, and institutional accountability in NHS and care settings.
North Sea oil and gas
Bradley Thomas (Conservative, Bromsgrove) is sponsoring a Westminster Hall debate on North Sea oil and gas production. The debate will examine the government's approach to this strategically important energy sector, including questions about domestic energy security, investment, employment, and the balance between energy production and climate commitments.
Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee: Pre-appointment Hearing: The Commissioner for Public Appointments
The Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee will conduct a pre-appointment hearing for the incoming Commissioner for Public Appointments, the independent official who oversees the integrity and fairness of senior public sector recruitment. The hearing allows MPs to scrutinise the candidate's qualifications, approach to the role, and commitment to upholding standards in ministerial appointments and civil service recruitment before Parliament considers their appointment.
Procedure Committee: Written Parliamentary Questions
The Procedure Committee is holding an oral evidence session on the operation of written parliamentary questions—the formal mechanism by which MPs submit detailed queries to government departments for written replies. The session will examine how the system functions, identify any barriers or inefficiencies, and consider whether reforms are needed to improve access to information and departmental responsiveness.
Regulation of the use of euthanasia in dog and animal shelters
A Westminster Hall debate on whether dog and animal shelters should face new rules governing when and how they use euthanasia. The debate will examine the current lack of standardised regulation, animal welfare concerns, and whether tighter controls or guidelines are needed to reduce unnecessary culling while balancing shelter capacity and resources.
Women and Equalities (including Topical Questions)
Oral questions to the Women and Equalities Department cover the government's work on gender equality, women's rights, and equalities issues across public policy. The session includes topical questions, allowing MPs to raise urgent or current issues affecting women and equalities groups. This is a routine opportunity for scrutiny of the department's progress on equal pay, workplace discrimination, support for vulnerable groups, and implementation of equalities legislation.
Commons - Main Chamber Sir Keir Starmer
Prime Minister's Question Time (PMQs) is the weekly Commons session in which the Prime Minister answers questions from MPs. On 24 June 2026, Sir Keir Starmer will face questions from backbenchers and opposition MPs on government policy and current events. PMQs tests the PM's grip on his brief and gives the opposition a chance to probe government performance under scrutiny.
Women and Equalities Committee: Work of the Minister for Women and Equalities (2026-27)
The Women and Equalities Committee will examine the work and priorities of the Minister for Women and Equalities during 2026–27. This oral evidence session allows MPs to scrutinise how the government is addressing gender equality, discrimination law, and equalities policy across the civil service and wider society.
City of London (Markets) Bill: To consider the Bill
A select or joint committee is taking oral evidence on the City of London (Markets) Bill, which will reform the governance and operation of markets within the City of London's jurisdiction. The bill addresses how historic market functions—including Smithfield, Billingsgate, and other trading venues—are managed and regulated, with implications for market traders, the City of London Corporation, and the broader London economy.
Treasury Committee: Consumer finance
The Treasury Committee will hear oral evidence on consumer finance, examining how households access credit, manage debt, and navigate financial services. This inquiry probes whether current regulations and market conditions are serving consumers fairly, or whether vulnerable households face barriers to affordable borrowing and are at risk of harmful debt.
Welsh Affairs Committee: Cross-border healthcare arrangements between England and Wales
The Welsh Affairs Committee will hear oral evidence on how healthcare services are arranged and delivered across the England-Wales border. This covers practical questions about patient access, NHS co-ordination, and service provision in areas where people routinely cross the border for treatment. The inquiry examines whether current arrangements work efficiently or whether reforms are needed.
Environmental Audit Committee: Air Pollution in England
The Environmental Audit Committee will hear oral evidence on air pollution across England. The session examines the scale of the problem, its health effects, and the effectiveness of current government policy and enforcement. This feeds into the committee's wider scrutiny of environmental regulation and Labour's stated commitment to clean air targets.
Fifth Delegated Legislation Committee: The draft Local Government (Structural and Boundary Changes) (Control of Disposals etc.) (Amendment) Order 2026
Parliament will review a technical amendment to the 2024 Local Government Act that tightens rules on how councils can sell or dispose of assets when they undergo structural reorganisation or boundary changes. The amendment order refines financial controls and reporting requirements to prevent councils from disposing of property at undervalue during periods of administrative change, when oversight may be weaker.
Use of first-past-the-post in general and local elections
Sarah Olney (Lib Dem, Richmond Park) is sponsoring a Westminster Hall debate on the use of first-past-the-post (FPTP) in UK general and local elections. The debate will examine whether FPTP remains the best electoral system for these polls, or whether alternatives such as proportional representation would better reflect voter choice and improve representation. This is a longstanding Liberal Democrat priority, as their vote share under FPTP has historically translated into far fewer seats than their national support warrants.
Sixth Delegated Legislation Committee: The Universal Credit, Personal Independence Payment, Jobseeker’s Allowance and Employment and Support Allowance (Decisions and Appeals) (Amendment) Regulations 2026 (SI, 2026, No.457)
This delegated legislation committee will scrutinise amendments to the rules governing how decisions are made and appealed on four key welfare benefits: Universal Credit, Personal Independence Payment, Jobseeker's Allowance, and Employment and Support Allowance. The regulations alter the appeals process and decision-making procedures for claimants challenging benefit awards or entitlements.
Future of public libraries in Bournemouth Eas
Tom Hayes, Labour MP for Bournemouth East, has secured a Westminster Hall debate on the future of public libraries in his constituency. The debate will explore the state of library services in Bournemouth East and the challenges they face, likely including funding pressures, usage patterns, and the role of libraries in community provision. Westminster Hall debates allow backbench MPs to raise local or national issues for discussion with relevant ministers, though they do not lead to binding votes.
Financial sustainability of the farming sector
A Westminster Hall debate on the financial viability of the farming sector, sponsored by Labour MP David Smith from North Northumberland. The debate will examine the economic challenges facing farmers, including input costs, market prices, and business sustainability, and explore what support or policy measures may be needed to ensure the sector's long-term financial health.
Seventh Delegated Legislation Committee: The draft Lifelong Learning (Fee Limits) Regulations 2026
Parliament will scrutinise draft regulations that set fee limits for lifelong learning courses in 2026. The regulations govern how much providers can charge for skills training and adult education, affecting the balance between accessibility and provider funding. This is a delegated legislation committee debate, where MPs examine secondary legislation without requiring a full Commons vote.
Farming Roadmap and response to the Farming Profitability Review
The government will present its farming roadmap and response to the Farming Profitability Review, setting out its strategy to support farm viability and rural agricultural livelihoods. The statement will outline the government's plan for the farming sector following an independent review of farm incomes and profitability challenges.
Ways and Means (Income tax (mileage amounts))
This Ways and Means motion authorises the government to change the approved mileage allowance relief (MAR) rates that employees and the self-employed can claim as tax-free expenses when using their own vehicles for work. The motion, brought by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, adjusts the permitted amounts per mile—typically set for cars, motorcycles, and bicycles—which directly affects how much workers can deduct from taxable income. The change is procedurally necessary under tax law to implement revised mileage rates, likely reflecting inflation or policy shifts in how the government supports home and remote working.
Ways and Means (Vehicle excise duty (temporary rates for goods vehicles))
Parliament will vote on temporary changes to vehicle excise duty (road tax) rates for goods vehicles. This is a Ways and Means motion—a formal parliamentary procedure required to authorize tax changes. The motion adjusts duty rates for commercial lorries and vans, likely responding to pressures on haulage and logistics sectors or to fiscal pressures facing the government.
Government support for improving the condition of buildings at Bramhall High School
Tom Morrison, the Liberal Democrat MP for Cheadle, is raising the condition of buildings at Bramhall High School in an adjournment debate and seeking government support for improvements. The debate will focus on what funding or intervention the government can offer to address the school's infrastructure problems.
Debate on motions to approve the Draft Carbon Budget Order 2026, the Draft Climate Change Act 2008 (International Aviation and Shipping) Regulations 2026 and the Draft Climate Change Act 2008 (Credit Limit) Order 2026
Parliament will debate three related motions to approve carbon budgets and climate regulations for 2026. The motions cover the overall carbon budget limit for the UK's sixth carbon budget period, rules for counting emissions from international aviation and shipping, and a technical order adjusting credit allowances. Together, these set legally binding constraints on UK greenhouse gas emissions and determine how the country will meet its climate targets.
Ways and Means (Rate of electricity generator levy)
The Commons will vote on a motion to set the rate of the electricity generator levy, a tax on power generators' profits. This is a Ways and Means motion—a procedural device that allows the government to vary tax rates without a full bill. The motion determines how much revenue the levy will raise from energy companies in the financial year ahead.
Publication of the Report from the Independent Maternity and Neonatal Review of Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
The government will publish an independent review into maternity and neonatal care at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. The review examines failings in services that have caused serious harm to mothers and babies, and will be presented to Parliament as a ministerial statement by James Murray. The publication follows concerns about patient safety and will likely set out findings and recommendations for improvement across the NHS.
Business of the House (Today)
This is a procedural motion to set out the business of the House for the day. Sir Alan Campbell, as a Labour MP, is sponsoring the motion to outline which bills, statements, and other items will be debated in the Commons chamber today. It is a routine scheduling item with no specific policy content.
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport if she will make a statement on the publication of the Media Green Paper
An urgent question about the government's publication of a Media Green Paper, a consultation document setting out policy priorities for the media sector. The question, tabled by Conservative MP Nigel Huddleston, seeks a statement from the Culture Secretary on the contents and implications of the paper, which will likely address regulation of broadcasters, digital platforms, press standards, and the future of public service media.