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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Upcoming events

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Formal meeting (oral evidence session)
29 June 2022 - 8:45am to 11:30am
Room 6, Palace of Westminster
Next activity

Oral evidence, 9am to 9:45am

Work Health assessments for benefits (Inquiry), The work of the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (Non-inquiry session), and The cost of living (Inquiry)

Past events

Formal meeting (oral evidence session)
22 June 2022 - 9am to 11:15am
Room 6, Palace of Westminster
Formal meeting (oral evidence session)
15 June 2022 - 9am to 11:15am
Room 8, Palace of Westminster
Formal meeting (oral evidence session)
8 June 2022 - 9am to 11:15am
Room 15, Palace of Westminster
Formal meeting (oral evidence session)
25 May 2022 - 9am to 11:15am
Room 15, Palace of Westminster

Contact us

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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