Committees

Work and Pensions Committee

Commons Select Committee

The Work and Pensions Committee looks into the policies and spending of the Department for Work and Pensions, including benefits for people in and out of work, state pensions and how private pensions are regulated. It also scrutinises DWP’s public bodies and other regulators. It is chaired by Stephen Timms MP. You can follow the Committee on Twitter @CommonsWorkPen

These pages only show information for this committee from the start of 2020 onwards. Earlier information can be found on the previous version of the UK Parliament website.

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8 current inquiries

Inquiries allow committees to consider oral and written evidence on a particular topic. They usually result in the publication of a report.

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DWP's response to the coronavirus outbreak
Report:
Published
On 9 February 2021
Opened 5 March 2020
Universal Credit: the wait for a first payment
Report:
Published
On 19 October 2020
Govt. response:
Published
On 12 January 2021
Opened 9 March 2020
DWP’s preparations for changes in the world of work
Opened 14 May 2020
Protecting pension savers – five years on from the pension freedoms: Pension scams
Report:
Published
On 28 March 2021
Govt. response:
Due by
On 28 May 2021
Opened 28 July 2020
Disability employment gap
Opened 3 November 2020
Children in poverty: Measurement and targets
Opened 12 January 2021
Protecting pension savers – five years on from the Pension Freedoms: Accessing pension savings
Opened 23 February 2021
Pension stewardship and COP26
Written evidence:
Accepting
Deadline 18 June 2021
Opened 29 April 2021

Non-inquiry work

Non-inquiry sessions
Non-inquiry sessions are brief packages of work that will not necessarily result in a report. They may be used to revisit previous inquiry topics or take evidence on a topical matter.
Pre-appointment hearings
People nominated to certain public offices may be examined by a committee to assess their suitability and plans for the role.

Latest news

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Committee to question Minister for Disabled People Justin Tomlinson MP
Committee to question Minister for Disabled People Justin Tomlinson MP
14 May 2021
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Queen’s Speech reaction: Chair comments on proposed Online Safety Bill
Chair comments on the announcement in the Queen’s Speech of plans to introduce legislation to improve internet safety.
11 May 2021
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Work and Pensions Committee to question local authorities and charities
Committee to question local authorities and charities
6 May 2021

Upcoming events

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Formal meeting (oral evidence session)
19 May 2021 - 9am to 11:45am
The Grimond Room, Portcullis House

Latest publications

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Letter from Chairs of the Work and Pensions and Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committees to the Secretary of State for BEIS about the Employment Bill
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Correspondence
Letter to the Minister for Disabled People, Justin Tomlinson on delays to Workplace Capability Assessments, 28 April 2021
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Correspondence
Correspondence with the Secretary of State about rent arrears arising from the Covid-19 pandemic
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349KB
Correspondence

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  • Address: Work and Pensions Committee | House of Commons | London | SW1A 0AA