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

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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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Children in poverty: Child Maintenance Service
Written evidence:
Accepting
Deadline 8 July 2022
Opened 18 May 2022
The cost of living
Written evidence:
Accepting
Deadline 17 June 2022
Opened 13 January 2022
Protecting pension savers – five years on from the pension freedoms: Saving for later life
Written evidence:
Accepting
Deadline 8 June 2022
Opened 15 December 2021
Universal Credit and childcare costs
Opened 25 November 2021
Health assessments for benefits
Written evidence:
Accepting
Deadline 1 June 2022
Opened 27 September 2021
Children in poverty: No recourse to public funds
Report:
Published
On 14 April 2022
Govt. response:
Due by
On 14 June 2022
Opened 28 July 2021
Health and Safety Executive’s approach to asbestos management
Report:
Published
On 21 April 2022
Govt. response:
Due by
On 21 June 2022
Opened 9 July 2021
Protecting pension savers – five years on from the Pension Freedoms: Accessing pension savings
Report:
Published
On 18 January 2022
Govt. response:
Published
On 27 April 2022
Opened 23 February 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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PIP, ESA and Universal Credit assessors to appear before Work and Pensions Committee
Committee to question contractors responsible for assessing people for health related benefits
23 May 2022
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Children in poverty and the Child Maintenance Service inquiry launched
The Work and Pensions Committee explores how the DWP might improve the Child Maintenance Service
23 May 2022
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Rising cost of living: Work and Pensions Committee writes to Prime Minister and launches call for ideas on strengthening support from benefits system
Work and Pensions Committee presses the Prime Minister on his pledge to consider raising the level of Universal Credit
20 May 2022

Upcoming events

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Formal meeting (oral evidence session)
8 June 2022 - 9:15am to 11:15am
Hybrid meeting

Latest publications

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DWP Main Estimate 2022-23
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Estimate memoranda
Correspondence to the Prime Minister about the cost of living
Inquiry The cost of living
Committees Work and Pensions Committee
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Correspondence
Correspondence with the Trustees of Water Companies Pension scheme – Bristol Water Section relating to proposals to return surplus funds to the employer
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Correspondence

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  • Email: workpencom@parliament.uk
  • Phone: 020 7219 8976 | Media enquiries to Oliver Florence on 020 7219 1679/florenceo@parliament.uk
  • Address: Work and Pensions Committee | House of Commons | London | SW1A 0AA