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Foreign Affairs Committee: Jerusalem Holy Places

A private meeting of the Foreign Affairs Committee scheduled for 29 June 2026. The committee, which scrutinises the work of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and related defence and security matters, will meet behind closed doors. The specific agenda is not disclosed in this notice.

Work and Pensions (including Topical Questions)

MPs will question the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions on departmental policy and priorities, with a slot for topical questions on issues of current concern. This is a routine scrutiny session where backbenchers hold the government to account on employment support, welfare provision, and related economic policy.

Public Accounts Committee: Regulation of water, energy and broadband

The Public Accounts Committee will examine how the water, energy, and broadband sectors are regulated in the UK. The hearing will assess whether regulators are delivering value for taxpayers and consumers, and whether current regulatory frameworks are effective in ensuring these essential services meet public needs while controlling costs.

Northern Ireland Affairs Committee: Economic growth in Northern Ireland: new and emerging sectors

The Northern Ireland Affairs Committee is holding oral evidence sessions to examine how new and emerging economic sectors can drive growth in Northern Ireland. The inquiry focuses on identifying growth opportunities in sectors not yet dominant in the region's economy—such as technology, advanced manufacturing, green industries, or professional services—and understanding what barriers exist to developing these sectors and what support businesses need to scale up.

e-petition 759783 relating to a public register of animal abusers and automatic ownership bans

A Westminster Hall debate on e-petition 759783, sponsored by Labour MP Jacob Collier, examining calls for a public register of animal abusers and automatic ownership bans. The debate will explore whether animal welfare law should require transparency about convicted abusers and impose mandatory restrictions on their ability to keep animals in future.

First Delegated Legislation Committee: The draft Pollution Prevention and Control (Fees) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2026

The Delegated Legislation Committee will review the draft Pollution Prevention and Control (Fees) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2026. These regulations adjust the fees charged to businesses for environmental permits and compliance under the Pollution Prevention and Control regime. The debate will scrutinise whether the fee changes are proportionate, justified, and properly calibrated to maintain environmental standards without imposing undue costs on regulated industries.

e-petition 742179 relating to NHS breast screening

A Westminster Hall debate on e-petition 742179 concerning NHS breast screening. The debate will examine the petition's concerns about breast screening provision, access, or delivery in the NHS. Westminster Hall debates allow backbench MPs to raise constituent concerns and seek government responses on specific issues without a vote.

Estimates day (first allotted day). Cabinet Office (subject for debate: spending of the Cabinet Office on security and resilience) Northern Ireland Office (subject for debate: spending of the Northern Ireland Office) Home Office and Ministry of Justice (subject for debate: spending of the Home Office and Ministry of Justice on criminal justice)

Parliament will debate government spending across three departments: the Cabinet Office's security and resilience budget, the Northern Ireland Office's overall spending, and the Home Office and Ministry of Justice's criminal justice allocation. Estimates days allow opposition and backbench MPs to scrutinise departmental spending plans and priorities before they are formally approved.

Asylum Accommodation: Ending Hotel Use and Expanding Alternative Accommodation

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice if he will make a statement on early release of rapists and child groomers

An urgent question from Conservative MP Dr Kieran Mullan asks the Justice Secretary to explain the government's policy on early release of prisoners convicted of rape and child grooming. The question reflects concern about public protection and sentencing policy in the context of prison overcrowding, which has prompted the government to release eligible prisoners early to ease jail capacity.

Intergenerational impacts of diethylstilbestrol on mothers and children

An adjournment debate on the long-term health effects of diethylstilbestrol (DES), a synthetic oestrogen widely prescribed to pregnant women between the 1940s and 1970s before being withdrawn due to serious adverse effects. The debate will examine how DES exposure affected not only the mothers who took the drug but also their children and grandchildren, raising questions about NHS recognition, patient support, and compensation for affected families.

International Development Committee; Northern Ireland Affairs Committee

This is a procedural motion on behalf of the Committee of Selection concerning membership of the International Development Committee and Northern Ireland Affairs Committee. The motion, sponsored by Jessica Morden (Labour MP for Newport East), will determine the composition of these two Commons select committees for the current parliamentary session.