House of Commons Committees

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Where MPs consider policy issues and check the Government’s work.

@hoccommittees.parliament.uk Oct 8, 2026, 11:10 AM

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."

@hoccommittees.parliament.uk Oct 1, 2026, 9:56 AM

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...

@hoccommittees.parliament.uk Sep 25, 2026, 4:55 PM

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

@hoccommittees.parliament.uk Sep 25, 2026, 9:12 AM

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.

@hoccommittees.parliament.uk Sep 24, 2026, 10:30 AM

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.

@hoccommittees.parliament.uk Sep 23, 2026, 3:01 PM

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.

@hoccommittees.parliament.uk Sep 23, 2026, 12:27 PM

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

@hoccommittees.parliament.uk Sep 23, 2026, 9:13 AM

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

@hoccommittees.parliament.uk Sep 23, 2026, 8:00 AM

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.

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.

@hoccommittees.parliament.uk Sep 18, 2026, 11:35 AM

The Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee is pleased the government has agreed to explore a more joined-up approach to supporting business events, following our recommendation. Read the response to our report 🔗

@hoccommittees.parliament.uk Sep 17, 2026, 4:02 PM

“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 🖥️

@hoccommittees.parliament.uk Sep 17, 2026, 12:02 PM

Find out more 👇https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/52/environment-food-and-rural-affairs-committee/news/217923/efra-launches-call-for-evidence-on-emergency-response-to-flooding/

@hoccommittees.parliament.uk Sep 17, 2026, 12:01 PM

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?

@hoccommittees.parliament.uk Sep 16, 2026, 5:01 PM

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 ⬇️

@hoccommittees.parliament.uk Sep 16, 2026, 2:32 PM

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.”

@hoccommittees.parliament.uk Sep 16, 2026, 11:30 AM

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

@hoccommittees.parliament.uk Sep 16, 2026, 9:00 AM

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 👇

@hoccommittees.parliament.uk Sep 15, 2026, 4:20 PM

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...

@hoccommittees.parliament.uk Sep 15, 2026, 11:29 AM

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...

@hoccommittees.parliament.uk Sep 15, 2026, 9:00 AM

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: https://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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