TuesdayPast
2 June 2026 — 19 items
Second Delegated Legislation Committee: The draft Energy Prices Act 2022 (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2026
This committee debate examines draft regulations amending the Energy Prices Act 2022 as it applies to Northern Ireland. The regulations set out how energy price protections and support measures operate in Northern Ireland, likely adjusting the existing price cap or support scheme that shields households and businesses from volatile energy costs. The committee will scrutinise whether the amendments properly address energy affordability in Northern Ireland and align with the broader UK framework.
Future of community pharmacies
Rachel Gilmour (Liberal Democrat, Tiverton and Minehead) is leading a Westminster Hall debate on the future of community pharmacies. The debate will examine the viability and role of community pharmacy services, likely touching on funding pressures, staffing, and access to medicines in local areas. This is an exploratory debate rather than a legislative proposal, allowing MPs to air concerns and call for government action on pharmacy sustainability.
Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee: The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman's investigations into the Charity Commission
The Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee will hear oral evidence from the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman about their investigations into the Charity Commission. The session will examine whether the regulator has handled complaints and governance issues properly, with implications for how charities are overseen and how complaints against regulatory bodies are resolved.
Culture, Media and Sport Committee: BBC Royal Charter Review
The Culture, Media and Sport Committee will take oral evidence on the BBC Royal Charter Review. The Royal Charter is the constitutional document that governs the BBC's purpose, funding, and accountability. This review examines whether the current framework—set to expire in 2027—remains fit for a media landscape transformed by streaming, on-demand consumption, and online competition. The inquiry will shape what role and structure the BBC should have in the coming decade.
Treasury Committee: Student loans and taxation of graduates
The Treasury Committee will take oral evidence on the intersection of student loans and the taxation of graduates. The inquiry examines how student loan repayment obligations interact with the income tax system, the impact on graduate earnings and employment incentives, and whether current policies create unintended consequences for young workers' take-home pay and career choices.
Government support for the Glasgow City Region economy
A Westminster Hall debate on government economic support for the Glasgow City Region, sponsored by Labour MP Martin Rhodes. The debate will examine what targeted assistance the government is providing to boost growth, investment, and employment in one of the UK's major urban economies outside London and the South East.
Energy Security and Net Zero (including Topical Questions)
MPs will question the Energy Security and Net Zero department on current policy priorities and emerging issues. Topical questions allow backbenchers to raise urgent or newsworthy matters within the department's remit, covering areas such as renewable energy deployment, grid modernisation, energy bills, decarbonisation targets, and domestic energy efficiency. This session provides MPs with the chance to hold ministers accountable on delivery against net-zero commitments and energy security objectives.
Health and Social Care Committee: Health Bill
The Health and Social Care Committee will take oral evidence on the Health Bill, a major government legislative proposal expected in 2026. This is a formal evidence-gathering session where committee members will question witnesses—likely including Department of Health and Social Care officials, NHS leaders, and external experts—to scrutinise the bill's provisions, identify risks, and test the government's assumptions before it reaches the Commons floor. The committee's findings will inform parliamentary debate and potential amendments.
International Development Committee: The UK’s International Climate Finance
The International Development Committee will hear oral evidence on how the UK allocates and deploys its climate finance contributions to developing nations. The inquiry examines whether current spending levels, targeting, and effectiveness meet both international climate commitments and development priorities in partner countries.
Education Committee: Reading for Pleasure
The Education Committee is holding oral evidence sessions to examine reading for pleasure among young people in England. The inquiry will explore why reading rates have declined, barriers to engagement, and how schools, libraries, and publishers can encourage more children to read for enjoyment rather than duty. The session will hear from witnesses with expertise in literacy, education, and the publishing sector.
Government support for children developing essential skills
A Westminster Hall debate on government support for children developing essential skills, sponsored by Labour MP Peter Swallow. The debate will examine what support is available to young people to build foundational competencies—such as literacy, numeracy, and work-ready abilities—and whether current provision is adequate to prepare children for employment and adult life.
Third Delegated Legislation Committee: The draft Syria (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
Parliament will scrutinise draft regulations that amend how the UK applies economic sanctions against Syria following Brexit. These regulations update the sanctions regime that was previously coordinated through EU law, now managed independently by the UK government. The committee will examine whether the powers and scope of the sanctions remain appropriate and effective.
Backbench Business Committee: Proposals for backbench debates
The Backbench Business Committee is considering proposals for how backbench MPs should be allocated time to bring forward debates on topics of their choosing. This is a procedural decision about the committee's own operations and the mechanisms by which ordinary MPs—those not in government or shadow cabinet roles—can secure parliamentary time for issues they wish to highlight.
Silica dust exposure in the workplace
A Westminster Hall debate on occupational silica dust exposure, sponsored by Liberal Democrat Liz Jarvis. The session will examine the health risks posed by silica dust inhalation in workplaces, workplace safety standards, and what action is needed to protect workers in affected industries.
Preparedness for national emergencies
A Westminster Hall debate on how prepared the UK is for major national emergencies, sponsored by Graeme Downie. The debate will examine civil contingency planning, the resilience of critical infrastructure and public services, and whether government systems can respond effectively to large-scale crises such as pandemics, natural disasters, or security threats.
Committee of the whole House on the Armed Forces Bill
Parliament will consider the Armed Forces Bill in committee of the whole House, a stage where MPs debate and amend the legislation in detail before it proceeds further. The bill covers the legal and operational framework governing the UK's armed forces, including service terms, discipline, welfare, and deployment authorities. This is a significant legislative moment where backbench amendments can reshape military law and policy.
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions if he will make a statement on the publication of the Young People and Work: Interim Report
Helen Whately, a Conservative MP, is asking the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions to make a statement following publication of the Young People and Work: Interim Report. The question seeks clarification on the government's response to findings about young people's participation in the labour market and their transition from education into work.
Relationship between Social Security Scotland and the Department for Work and Pensions
This adjournment debate examines how Social Security Scotland, the devolved benefits agency, works with the UK Department for Work and Pensions. The debate will probe coordination between the two bodies on welfare delivery, funding, and policy alignment—particularly important as Scotland administers some benefits independently while others remain reserved to Westminster.
Henry Nowak
This is a ministerial statement concerning Henry Nowak, sponsored by Shabana Mahmood (Labour MP for Birmingham Ladywood). The specific subject matter is not detailed in the available information, but as a ministerial statement it will likely address a matter of parliamentary or government business requiring formal notification to the Commons. Without fuller details, the precise policy content cannot be determined.