Culture & Community

Home Affairs Committee: Responses to antisemitism

The Home Affairs Committee is taking oral evidence on responses to antisemitism in the UK. This inquiry examines how government, police, local authorities, and other bodies are tackling antisemitic hate crime and discrimination. The session will scrutinise the effectiveness of current measures and identify gaps in protecting Jewish communities from harassment and violence.

Government support for human rights in Burma

This Westminster Hall debate, sponsored by Labour MP Rushanara Ali, will examine UK government policy and support for human rights protections in Burma (Myanmar). The debate will scrutinise what measures the government is taking to promote human rights and address concerns about the political and humanitarian situation in the country, particularly following the 2021 military coup.

Culture, Media and Sport Committee: Major events

The Culture, Media and Sport Committee is holding an oral evidence session to examine issues related to major events in the UK. This inquiry will likely explore how major sporting, cultural, and entertainment events are organized, funded, and regulated, and what challenges or opportunities exist in hosting such events.

International Development Committee: The UK’s development partnership with Nigeria

The International Development Committee will hear oral evidence on the UK's development partnership with Nigeria. This inquiry examines the nature, scope, and effectiveness of British development assistance to Nigeria, Africa's most populous country and a major regional economic power.

Women and Equalities Committee: Experiences of women in live comedy

The Women and Equalities Committee will hear oral evidence on the experiences of women in live comedy. This inquiry examines barriers, discrimination, and workplace conditions that women comedians face in the live performance sector, including issues of safety, harassment, pay equity, and opportunities for progression.

If necessary, Consideration of Lords message to the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill

The Commons will consider a message from the House of Lords regarding the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill. This procedure occurs when 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. The bill aims to devolve powers to local communities and regions in England.

Consideration of Lords message to the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill

This is a procedural session to consider any message sent from the House of Lords regarding the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill. If the Lords has proposed amendments or objections to the Bill, the Commons will need to decide whether to accept, reject, or amend those proposals before the legislation can receive Royal Assent.

Contribution of Ernest Bevin

An Adjournment debate in the Commons Main Chamber on 27 April 2026 led by Matt Western (Labour MP for Warwick and Leamington) to discuss the historical contribution and legacy of Ernest Bevin, the influential 20th-century Labour politician and trade unionist who served as Foreign Secretary and other senior roles.

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.

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.

Preservation of the SS Richard Montgomery masts

An adjournment debate on the preservation of the SS Richard Montgomery masts, a World War II shipwreck off the coast of Sittingbourne and Sheppey. The debate will examine the current state of this historic wreck and what measures should be taken to protect and maintain it as a maritime heritage site.

Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee: Modernising Elections

The Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee is conducting oral evidence sessions to examine how UK elections could be modernised. This inquiry will explore potential reforms to electoral systems, processes, and administration at local and potentially national levels to make voting more accessible, efficient, and fit for contemporary needs.

Women and Equalities Committee: Effectiveness of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion initiatives

The Women and Equalities Committee will scrutinise the effectiveness of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) initiatives across organisations and sectors. This oral evidence session examines whether existing EDI programmes are achieving their stated goals of reducing discrimination and improving representation of underrepresented groups in workplaces and public institutions.

English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill

The Commons is considering amendments made by the House of Lords to the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill. This bill aims to devolve powers from central government to local communities and regions in England, and to strengthen community involvement in local decision-making. The Lords amendments may alter the scope of devolution, the balance of power between national and local authorities, or mechanisms for community engagement.

Culture, Media and Sport Committee: Review of Arts Council England

The Culture, Media and Sport Committee is conducting a review of Arts Council England, the public body responsible for distributing arts funding across England. This oral evidence session will examine the Council's performance, strategic priorities, and effectiveness in supporting the arts sector.

Recent Antisemitic Attacks

A ministerial statement on recent antisemitic attacks in the UK. This addresses a serious rise in antisemitic incidents and violent attacks targeting Jewish communities, with the government likely to outline its response measures, support for victims, and commitment to tackling antisemitism and hate crime.

Public Accounts Committee: Financial resilience of government-sponsored museums and galleries

The Public Accounts Committee will examine the financial health and sustainability of government-sponsored museums and galleries. This oral evidence session investigates how well these cultural institutions are managing their finances and whether they can continue operating effectively given current funding pressures.

Government support for community owned assets

This adjournment debate, sponsored by Anneliese Dodds MP (Labour Co-op member for Oxford East), focuses on government support for community-owned assets. Community ownership models—such as cooperative enterprises, community interest companies, and social enterprises—allow local groups to control and benefit from shared resources. The debate will examine what financial support, policy frameworks, and incentives the government should provide to help communities acquire and maintain assets like community centres, shops, pubs, land, and services.

Select Committee Statement on the Science, Innovation and Technology Committee’s inquiry on neuroscience and digital childhoods

The Science, Innovation and Technology Committee is presenting findings from its inquiry into how neuroscience research relates to children's digital technology use and development. The statement will discuss the impacts of screen time and digital platforms on child brain development, and likely recommend policy or practice changes to protect children's wellbeing in the digital age.

Culture, Media and Sport (including Topical Questions)

This is a scheduled oral questions session for the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, where MPs can question the Secretary of State and ministers on issues within their remit. This includes film, broadcasting, museums, galleries, arts funding, sport, heritage, and media regulation. Topical questions allow MPs to raise urgent or timely matters without advance notice.

Seventh Delegated Legislation Committee: The draft Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements (Amendment) Regulations 2026

The Delegated Legislation Committee will debate amendments to the Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements Regulations, which set consumer protections and standards for holiday packages and travel arrangements sold in the UK. This regulatory update ensures the rules remain aligned with EU law and market developments, affecting how travel firms package and sell holidays to British consumers.

Women and Equalities Committee: Experiences of women in live comedy

The Women and Equalities Committee will hear oral evidence from witnesses about the experiences of women working in live comedy. This inquiry examines workplace equality, representation, and potential barriers or discrimination women face in the comedy industry as performers, writers, and producers.

Creative arts and culture (broadcasting requirements)

John Slinger (Labour MP for Rugby) is proposing a motion to establish broadcasting requirements for creative arts and culture. This Ten Minute Rule Motion seeks to debate whether broadcasters should have stronger obligations to invest in, commission, or promote creative arts and cultural content on UK television and radio, likely addressing concerns about platform consolidation, regional representation, and the health of the creative industries.

Government support for businesses implementing National Suicide Prevention Standard BS 30480

This Westminster Hall debate examines what government support is available to help businesses adopt BS 30480, the National Suicide Prevention Standard. The debate will explore whether current support is adequate and whether more funding or guidance is needed to encourage workplace implementation of suicide prevention measures.

First anniversary of the For Women Scotland v The Scottish Ministers ruling

A Westminster Hall debate marking the first anniversary of the For Women Scotland v The Scottish Ministers court ruling, which dealt with Scottish Government policies affecting women's rights and sex-based protections. Carla Lockhart (DUP) is sponsoring this debate to discuss the implications and implementation of the court's decision one year on.

Culture, Media and Sport Committee: Children's tv and video content

The Culture, Media and Sport Committee is holding an oral evidence session to investigate children's television and video content. This inquiry will examine the quality, safety, and regulation of content consumed by young viewers across traditional TV and digital platforms, including issues around advertising, algorithm recommendations, and child protection.

Proposed visitor levy in England

This Westminster Hall debate examines the proposed introduction of a visitor levy in England—a tax on tourists or overnight visitors to fund local services and infrastructure. The debate will consider whether such a levy is practical, how it would be implemented across different regions, and what economic impact it might have on the tourism and hospitality sectors.

Impact of public baths and lidos on local communities

This Westminster Hall debate examines the role and impact of public baths and lidos on local communities across the UK. Sponsored by Andrew Pakes MP for Peterborough, the discussion will explore how these facilities contribute to community wellbeing, leisure provision, and local social cohesion.

Government support for voluntary groups and community centres

This Westminster Hall debate, sponsored by Ben Coleman MP for Chelsea and Fulham, will examine government support for voluntary groups and community centres. The discussion will likely focus on funding, policy, and how central government can better support the voluntary sector and local community infrastructure that provides vital services to disadvantaged populations.

Women and Equalities Committee: Effectiveness of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion initiatives

The Women and Equalities Committee will conduct oral evidence hearings to examine how effective Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) initiatives are in practice. The inquiry will assess whether EDI programmes across public and private organisations are achieving their intended goals of creating fairer, more inclusive workplaces and services, or whether they are falling short in impact and implementation.