Political News: W/C 17th May

Provisional parliamentary business has now been announced for this period, including the following that may be of relevance to you. Please note, the following may change at short notice. 

 

House of Commons 

Monday 17 May 

Debate on the Queen's Speech (Day 4): Safe streets for all (from 3:30pm) 

Tuesday 18 May 

Justice Questions (11:30am) 

Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill Committee. Location: The Boothroyd Room, Portcullis House (9:25am, 2pm) 

Wednesday 19 May 

Prime Minister’s Questions (12pm) 

Home Affairs Committee (oral evidence session): Police conduct and complaints. Witnesses: TBC. Location: The Macmillan Room, Portcullis House (9:30am) 

Human Rights (Joint Committee) (oral evidence session): Legislative Scrutiny: Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill. Witnesses: Mark Willers QC, Barrister at Garden Court Chambers; Philomena Mongan, Community Engagement Officer at London Gypsies and Travellersl Martin Gallagher, Gypsy, Roma and Traveller campaigner; Jake Bowers, Romany journalist and campaigner; Deputy Chief Constable Janette McCormick, Lead for Gypsies, Roma and Travellers at National Police Chiefs' Council; Bill Forrester, Chair at National Association of Gypsy and Traveller Officers. Location: Virtual meeting (3pm) 

Thursday 20 May 

Attorney General Questions (10:10am)  

Business Questions (from 10:30am) 

Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill Committee. Location: The Boothroyd Room, Portcullis House (11:30am, 2pm) 

Deadlines for Prime Minister's Questions (on Wednesday 26 May), Cabinet Office Questions (on Thursday 27 May) 

 

House of Lords 

Monday 17 May 

No relevant business currently scheduled 

Tuesday 18 May 

Debate on the Address: Home affairs, justice and culture (from 12:40pm) 

Wednesday 19 May 

Human Rights (Joint Committee) (oral evidence session): Legislative Scrutiny: Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill (3pm, see above) 

Public Services Committee (oral evidence session): The role of public services in addressing child vulnerability. Witnesses: Dr Joy Shacklock, Safeguarding Clinical Champion at Royal College of General Practitioners; Dr Alison Steele, Officer for Child Protection at Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health; Andrew Fellowes, Associate Head of Policy & Public Affairs at National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children; Dr. Javed Khan, Chief Executive at Barnardo’s; Imran Hussain, Director for Policy and Campaigns at Action for Children. Location: Virtual Meeting (Webcast) (3pm) 

Thursday 20 May 

No relevant business currently scheduled