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House of Commons Committees @hoccommittees.parliament.uk · 19h

Tomorrow at 10am the committee are questioning Minister Florence Eshalomi at the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government on issues including voter ID, voter registration, votes at 16, party donations and spending limits. Watch on YouTube: www.youtube.com/live/9OdTu3wxIqk

We're questioning Florence Eshalomi, Minister for Homelessness, Democracy, Communities and Faith.

Watch live on YouTube.

Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee.

Photo to the right of the graphic is of Florence Eshalomi MP, Minister for Homelessness, Democracy, Communities and Faith. She is smiling with her arms crossed, she has shoulder length black hair and is wearing at red shirt and navy blue blazer.

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House of Commons Committees @hoccommittees.parliament.uk · 16/10/2026

We've extended our Getting to work survey deadline 📌 You now have until 5pm on Monday 19 October. Would you take a job you can't get to? Tell the Transport Committee what your journey to work looks like: forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/respon...

Yes, I can learn to drive at 17

But, I've got a 6 month wait.

Yes, I'm free to work evenings.

But, the train doesn't run past 11pm.

Yes, it's 20 minutes by car.

But, not by bus. That's an hour each way.

You got the job. But the next challenge is making your way there.

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House of Commons Committees @hoccommittees.parliament.uk · 16/10/2026

Broadcaster and former BBC Sport Correspondent, Natalie Pirks, told the Women and Equalities Committee about the importance of male allies in supporting women into sports journalism roles, and how women's sport can get a 'raw deal' when it comes to media coverage.

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House of Commons Committees @hoccommittees.parliament.uk · 15/10/2026

Poor communication can have a real impact on parents' experiences of the Child Maintenance Service (CMS). Michelle Counley, Senior Consultant at NACSA, explains why to the Work and Pensions Committee 👇

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House of Commons Committees @hoccommittees.parliament.uk · 15/10/2026

At his first appearance before the Defence Committee, Defence Secretary Wes Streeting said he believes AI has a role to play in UK defence, but that sovereignty is key.

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House of Commons Committees @hoccommittees.parliament.uk · 14/10/2026

The Rail Minister has agreed to the Transport Committee’s call for pre-appointment scrutiny of the new rail passengers’ council chair 🚆. It means the Committee will be able to question future chairs before they are formally appointed, strengthening accountability for passengers.

A letter from Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill addressing Ruth Cadbury MP about pre-appointment hearings for the Passenger Watchdog.

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House of Commons Committees @hoccommittees.parliament.uk · 14/10/2026

The Foreign Affairs Committee welcomes the German @bundestag.de’s Committee on Foreign Affairs to Westminster for a joint evidence session on shared foreign policy and security challenges. Find out more: committees.parliament.uk/committee/78...

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House of Commons Committees @hoccommittees.parliament.uk · 14/10/2026

The Women and Equalities Committee will hear from sports journalists and broadcasters during the fourth evidence session of our inquiry: Beyond participation: Routes into sport for girls and women. Wednesday 14 October, 2.20pm. Watch live: youtube.com/live/hUfrLDUnF04?featur…

Evidence session. Beyond participation: Routes into sport for girls and women. Watch live on youtube. Women and Equalities Committee

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House of Commons Committees @hoccommittees.parliament.uk · 14/10/2026

Experts in handling child maintenance, including through family courts, will give evidence to the Work and Pensions Committee as we continue our inquiry into the Child Maintenance Service. Wednesday 14 October, 9:30am Watch live: youtube.com/live/IpKAmM4G0Ik?featur…

Evidence session. Child maintenance service. Watch live on YouTube.

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House of Commons Committees @hoccommittees.parliament.uk · 13/10/2026

Editor at @londoncentric.media, @jim.londoncentric.media tells us how high street tax evasion is pricing out legitimate businesses from retail areas, in our first session on revitalising high streets.

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House of Commons Committees @hoccommittees.parliament.uk · 13/10/2026

Hotelier Alex Polizzi tells MPs on the DCMS Committee how the cumulative effect of government policies has seen her cost base soar 👇

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House of Commons Committees @hoccommittees.parliament.uk · 12/10/2026

Would you take a job you can’t get to? Too many young people say no to work every year. Not because they don’t want to work. Tell the Transport Committee what your journey to work looks like by 16 October 📲 forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/Respon...

POV: Your shift starts at 9am. Your day starts at 5:45am.
For many young people, the hardest part of a job is getting to the job.

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House of Commons Committees @hoccommittees.parliament.uk · 08/10/2026

The Justice Committee welcomes the Government's response on jury trial reform but warns that the plan to expand magistrates’ court capacity must be deliverable. We have published the response to our Courts and Tribunals Bill report. Find out more: committees.parliament.uk/committee/10...

The Government's plan to expand magistrates' court capacity must be deliverable.

“Ministers must demonstrate in more detail how the proposal to expand capacity in the magistrates’ court is deliverable. We are seeing backlogs in the magistrates’ courts already rising even before reforms are implemented. A clear plan to ensure there is capacity to meet increased demand is vital."

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House of Commons Committees @hoccommittees.parliament.uk · 01/10/2026

The BBC is at a fork in the road. MPs on the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee have published a new report urging the BBC to create a plan to ensure it is fit for the future and able to compete with the best in the world. Read more 👇 committees.parliament.uk/committee/37...

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House of Commons Committees @hoccommittees.parliament.uk · 25/09/2026

Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee Chair, Dame Caroline Dinenage MP, comments on reports of a ruling against Man City FC 👇

“The reports about the Premier League's findings against Manchester City FC have profound implications for our national game.
The extraordinary length and cost of this process raise serious concerns, and the affair again gives rise to questions about financial fairness across the football pyramid.
The matter must be allowed to take its course and due process must be followed, but I sincerely hope any further stages are completed as swiftly as is reasonably possible.”
Dame Caroline Dinenage MP, Chair

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House of Commons Committees @hoccommittees.parliament.uk · 25/09/2026

What should be driving the government’s approach to public transport pricing and ticketing? MPs on the Transport Committee have launched an inquiry examining the government's role in fares and ticketing arrangements. Read more 👇 committees.parliament.uk/committee/15...

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House of Commons Committees @hoccommittees.parliament.uk · 24/09/2026

Is the framework for Bank of England independence still fit for purpose? MPs on the Treasury Committee have launched a new inquiry. Read more 👇 committees.parliament.uk/committee/15...

Union Jack flag atop the Bank of England, with overlaid text that reads: Is the framework for Bank of England independence still fit for purpose 30 years on? Has monetary policyindependence led to betteroutcomes?
We have launched an inquiry.

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House of Commons Committees @hoccommittees.parliament.uk · 23/09/2026

In the Welsh Affairs Committee session on the industrial legacy and contaminated land in Wales, actor and broadcaster Michael Sheen told us that communities near contaminated land need to be heard, and they need to see something being done.

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House of Commons Committees @hoccommittees.parliament.uk · 23/09/2026

March 2026: Foreign Affairs Committee recommends the government establishes a centre for combatting disinformation ✍️ September 2026: The Prime Minister announces the creation of a National Centre for Information Defence ✅ Learn more: committees.parliament.uk/committee/78...

The government has adopted one of our key recommendations by announcing the establishment of a National Centre for Information Defence

Foreign Affairs Committee

“We welcome the Prime Minister’s announcement that the UK will establish a National Centre for Information Defence to detect, attribute and disrupt information warfare from hostile states.

This was a key recommendation in the Committee’s Disinformation Diplomacy report, published in March.”

Sir John Whittingdale,
Committee member

“As recommended in our report, this should be a public-facing body, placed on a statutory footing, and accountable to Parliament.

We look forward to helping ensure that this new centre is a success. We hope it demonstrates a new and robust response from the UK to hostile state information warfare.”

Richard Foord,
Committee member

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House of Commons Committees @hoccommittees.parliament.uk · 23/09/2026

One year after Youth Matters: Your National Youth Strategy, the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee has launched a new inquiry into progress made for young people in England, from youth workforce support to access to services and funding. Read more: committees.parliament.uk/committee/37...

Is enough being done to prepare young people to meet current and future challenges?

“With the social media ban looming and the National Citizenship Service no more, it’s crucial that we find engaging activities to give young people meaningful opportunities. What matters most is our young people and the
youth workers who support them,
and we’ll make sure their
views are heard loud
and clear.”

Dame Caroline
Dinenage MP,
Chair

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House of Commons Committees @hoccommittees.parliament.uk · 23/09/2026

Don't shoot the messenger 🛑 MPs on the Treasury Committee have published a new report warning against blaming the Office for Budget Responsibility when governments are required to make difficult decisions as a result of tight public finances. Read more 👇 committees.parliament.uk/committee/15...

The Office for Budget Responsibility: Time for change?

Calls to reform the OBR are not a substitute for clear economic policy and tough decisions.

“Now is the time to preserve the independent voice within our economic debate, not attempt to undermine it.” — Dame Meg Hillier MP, Chair

We have published a report.

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House of Commons Committees @hoccommittees.parliament.uk · 17/09/2026

“There are certain things we can’t easily examine with pen and paper.” Colin Hughes, Chief Executive at AQA, explores the potential benefits of AI and EdTech in education 🖥️

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House of Commons Committees @hoccommittees.parliament.uk · 17/09/2026

How prepared is the UK for major flooding events? The EFRA Committee wants to hear from you about how the government, emergency responders and essential service providers can best respond to major flooding events. Find out more 👇

Red road closed sign and flood warning sign on a green background wth text reading: How can the
government and public services respond better to flooding?

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House of Commons Committees @hoccommittees.parliament.uk · 16/09/2026

The UK is falling behind as defence SMEs move their business abroad in search of growth, Mike Tinmouth, ACUA Ocean, tells the Business and Trade Committee ⬇️

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House of Commons Committees @hoccommittees.parliament.uk · 16/09/2026

Member of the Public Accounts Committee, Anna Dixon, spoke to our report on Government compensation schemes in the House of Commons. The PAC recommends “an independent body to design and administer government compensation schemes.”

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House of Commons Committees @hoccommittees.parliament.uk · 16/09/2026

MPs on the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee announce new sessions on press freedom, football, and more 👇 committees.parliament.uk/committee/37...

“We’d like to thank everyone who came forward with their proposals. The response truly demonstrates the passion that we have across the sectorto make a real difference on matters that don’t always make the headlines."

"Our next set of sessions cover a real mix of topics, from defending press freedoms and promoting fairness in football to ensuring the health of our country’s culture and music.
Our inquiry has a successful track record when it comes to shifting the dial. We look forward to shining a light on these issues and to continuing to make a difference to the things that people care about.”

Dame Caroline Dinenage MP, Chair

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House of Commons Committees @hoccommittees.parliament.uk · 16/09/2026

How can we protect Lake Windermere for the future? Last week, the EFRA Committee visited England's largest lake to see first-hand how rising phosphorus levels and algal blooms are threatening the wildlife, tourism and local businesses that depend on Windermere 👇

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House of Commons Committees @hoccommittees.parliament.uk · 15/09/2026

The Home Affairs Committee has announced a new inquiry to examine work-based immigration. The new inquiry is informed by the findings of Your Voice on Immigration, a programme of citizen assembly style events. Find out more and submit evidence: committees.parliament.uk/committee/83...

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House of Commons Committees @hoccommittees.parliament.uk · 15/09/2026

How can committees contribute to improved levels of public trust in democracy? The Liaison Committee is carrying out an inquiry examining what the purpose of select committees is and if they should do more. Submit evidence to the inquiry: committees.parliament.uk/committee/10...

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House of Commons Committees @hoccommittees.parliament.uk · 15/09/2026

The Home Affairs Committee will question the Home Secretary, Shabana Mahmood MP, on a range of topics including her planned immigration reforms, and efforts to tackle small boat crossings. Tuesday 15 September, 2.45pm 🗓️ Watch live: www.youtube.com/live/eY8U-mBqwTk

Work of the Home Office. We're taking evidence from Shabana Mahmood MP. Secretary of State, Home Office. Home Affairs Committee.

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House of Commons Committees @hoccommittees.parliament.uk · 15/09/2026

Scotland is well-placed to benefit from increased UK defence spending, but risks missing out if persistent skills shortages are not addressed. Find out more in a new report from the Scottish Affairs Committee: committees.parliament.uk/committee/13...

Defence investment is rising, but Scotland’s skills shortage could cost us new opportunities for growth.

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House of Commons Committees @hoccommittees.parliament.uk · 14/09/2026

Following an election, the Chair of the Women and Equalities Committee is Olivia Bailey MP. Read more: committees.parliament.uk/committee/…

A portrait picture of Olivia Bailey MP with the words Olivia Bailey MP has been elected Chair of the Women and Equalities Committee.

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House of Commons Committees @hoccommittees.parliament.uk · 14/09/2026

Following an election, the Chair of the Justice Committee is Catherine Atkinson MP. Read more: committees.parliament.uk/committee/…

A portrait picture of Catherine Atkinson MP with the words Catherine Atkinson MP has been elected Chair of the Justice Committee.

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House of Commons Committees @hoccommittees.parliament.uk · 14/09/2026

Following an election, the Chair of the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee is @abenaoppongasare.bsky.social. Read more: committees.parliament.uk/committee/17...

A portrait picture of Ms Abena Oppong-Asare MP with the words Ms Abena Oppong-Asare MP has been elected Chair of the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee.

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House of Commons Committees @hoccommittees.parliament.uk · 14/09/2026

Is the UK doing enough to tackle air pollution? Today at 2pm, we’ll be questioning ministers about whether the UK’s current limits on air pollution go far enough to protect against health issues and environmental harm. 👇

Image of traffic congestion on a busy road with text reading: air pollution in england.

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House of Commons Committees @hoccommittees.parliament.uk · 14/09/2026

A wide-ranging Artificial Intelligence Bill is needed to address severe human rights risks posed by AI. The Joint Committee on Human Rights has published a report on human rights and the regulation of AI. Find out more: publications.parliament.uk/pa/jt590…

Wide-ranging AI Bill and independent regulator needed to address severe human rights risks posed by AI

You cannot mount redress to an AI-related harm if you do not know that AI has been used in the first place.” Ellen Lefley, Senior Lawyer, JUSTICE.

Insufficient transparency concerning how AI systems are used in decision making, and a lack of effective mechanisms to challenge those decisions, threatens the rights of people in the UK.

Fundamentally, this is about making sure that you, as an individual, know how AI is being used in the decisions that affect you.” Alex Sobel MP, Chair

We recommend that when AI systems can have a significant impact on people, there should be an obligation to state how these systems are being used.

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House of Commons Committees @hoccommittees.parliament.uk · 13/09/2026

MPs on the Treasury Committee have published the government's response to our report on student loans. The government has committed to change how they promote student loans so people can make better informed decisions. Read more 👇 committees.parliament.uk/work/9682/st...

Following our report, the government has agreed to change how student loans are presented to prospective students.

Read more on the next slide.

In July, we concluded that the way the DfE and the Student Loans company (SLC) talked to prospective students about loansamounted to mis-selling.

The governmenthas confirmed itwill redesign the guidance to make the loan’s terms clearer.

We also told the government and the SLC they should give students an indication of how much they’re likely to pay off in their lifetime.

The government agreed to share more information to help people understand their repayments.

Read more on our website.

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House of Commons Committees @hoccommittees.parliament.uk · 11/09/2026

In our session on the industrial legacy of contaminated land in Wales, actor and broadcaster @mchshe.bsky.social, following the BBC documentary 'Buried with Michael Sheen', told the committee that testing potentially contaminated land has to be a priority to allay public concerns.

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House of Commons Committees @hoccommittees.parliament.uk · 11/09/2026

MPs warn that the Office for National Statistics and the UK Statistics Authority must learn from past failures to rebuild trust in the data they provide. Find out more with a new report from the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs committee: committees.parliament.uk/committee/32...

“My committee’s inquiry has served an important purpose in identifying the failures which led to such a steep decline within one of our most prestigious public bodies. That standards were allowed to decline to such an extent at the ONS and the UKSA is deeply regrettable. The early signs are that the organisations and the Cabinet Office are now gripping the problem and making sensible decisions in order to turn the ship around. I sincerely wish them the best in those endeavours and my committee stands prepared for further interventions if things do not improve.”

- Simon Hoare MP, Committee Chair

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House of Commons Committees @hoccommittees.parliament.uk · 11/09/2026

This week, Ashton Collins of Save Face, gave further evidence to the Women and Equalities Committee. Our new report warns that delays to Government action on high-risk cosmetic procedures are "prolonging a significant risk to patient safety"👇 Read it here: committees.parliament.uk/committee/32...

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House of Commons Committees @hoccommittees.parliament.uk · 11/09/2026

UK households owed £7.2bn to energy and water companies as of March 2025, and it's set to rise. A new PAC report finds Ofwat, Ofgem and Ofcom don't have a joined-up view of who's struggling, and aren't doing enough to help. Read our report 👇 committees.parliament.uk/committee/12...

New report. Regulation of water, energy and broadband.

"There is nothing unavoidable about energy, water and broadband consumers being allowed to drift into debt through poor communication and coordination from and between suppliers, regulators and the government. In such circumstances, with this report, our Committee is asking Ofgem, Ofwat and Ofcom if they are going to sit back and watch as consumers navigate a confusing and inaccessible landscape." - Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown MP, Chair.

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House of Commons Committees @hoccommittees.parliament.uk · 10/09/2026

The government is moving forward with crucial online protections recommended by the Education Committee 👇

We called on the government to ban social media for under-16s.

It did. So, what next?

We told the government what we think needs to be done to stop harm caused by unregulated screentime and social media.

It later announced a ban on social media platforms for under-16s by 2027.

The government is implementing more of our recommendations, committing to:

Introducing requirements for tech companies to roll out device-level protections for children.

Reviewing and updating mobile phone guidance for schools by September 2027.

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House of Commons Committees @hoccommittees.parliament.uk · 10/09/2026

The Business and Trade Committee has written to the AI Security Institute to seek urgent information following reports that Anthropic did not provide AISI with pre-release access to its latest frontier model, Claude Mythos 5.1 👇

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House of Commons Committees @hoccommittees.parliament.uk · 10/09/2026

Alex Sobel MP has been elected Chair of Joint Committee on Human Rights. The Committee elects its chair from among it's membership. The Committee scrutinises human rights issues affecting the UK.

Alex Sobel MP has been elected Chair of the Joint Committee on Human Rights. Image of Alex Sobel MP

Quote about the importance of the Joint Committee on Human Rights in Parliament and honoring Lord Alton's leadership on key human rights issues.

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House of Commons Committees @hoccommittees.parliament.uk · 09/09/2026

In our session on nuclear fusion we heard from Paul Methven, CEO at UK Fusion Energy Ltd on the UK being the world leader in fusion technology with an opportunity to now lead the world in commercialising and exporting the technology globally

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House of Commons Committees @hoccommittees.parliament.uk · 09/09/2026

Tomorrow @mchshe.bsky.social and journalists from the BBC documentary ‘Buried with Michael Sheen’ will speak to the Welsh Affairs Committee as part of their work on the Environmental and Economic legacy of Wales' industrial past. 10 Sep | 9.30am | Watch live: www.youtube.com/live/binKfOr...

Evidence session: Industrial legacy and contaminated land
Watch live on YouTube

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House of Commons Committees @hoccommittees.parliament.uk · 09/09/2026

“We do not want you to give us aid, we want to build a system.” H.E. Hind Kabawat, Syria's Minister of Social and Labour Affairs, told the Foreign Affairs Committee that support must move beyond aid, towards helping Syria build lasting institutions. Watch her response 👇

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House of Commons Committees @hoccommittees.parliament.uk · 09/09/2026

MPs on the Transport Committee are pushing back against the government's decision not to allow pre-appointment scrutiny of the new Rail Passenger Watchdog's Chair. Read more 👇 committees.parliament.uk/committee/15...

Ruth Cadbury MP standing in front of a quote which reads: “It is vital that the Passenger Watchdog is seen to be independent from both the Secretary of State and Great British Railways. Having pre-appointment scrutiny by my committee would support public confidence in that independence.”

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House of Commons Committees @hoccommittees.parliament.uk · 09/09/2026

MPs on the Public Accounts Committee heard from Mayors about devolution in England. Liverpool Mayor, Steve Rotheram, told us that he believes Mayors should be left to deal with the detail of spending but held accountable for the value they add for their local areas 👇

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House of Commons Committees @hoccommittees.parliament.uk · 09/09/2026

Trust collapses when people have to rely on the same body that caused them harm to manage the compensation process. A new Public Accounts Committee report calls for the establishment of an independent compensation body. Read more 👇 committees.parliament.uk/committee/12...

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