6 current inquiries
Inquiries allow committees to consider oral and written evidence on a particular topic. They usually result in the publication of a report.
Revitalising High Streets
Opened 7 July 2026
Modernising Elections
Opened 17 March 2026
Pre-legislative scrutiny of the draft Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill
Report:
Published
On 27 May 2026
Govt. response:
Overdue
Since 27 July 2026
Opened 3 February 2026
Affordability of Home Ownership
Report:
Published
On 9 June 2026
Govt. response:
Overdue
Since 9 August 2026
Opened 17 July 2025
Housing Conditions in England
Report:
Published
On 3 July 2026
Govt. response:
Overdue
Since 3 September 2026
Opened 3 July 2025
Grenfell and Building Safety
Opened 4 March 2025
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
Housing Chair responds to PM’s commitments on leasehold reform and the housing agenda
Housing Chair responds to PM’s commitments on leasehold reform and the housing agenda
1 October 2026
Met Police submit charging files to the Crown Prosecution Service resulting from its Grenfell fire investigation
Housing Chair comment - Met Police submit charging files to the Crown Prosecution Service resulting from its Grenfell fire investigation
30 September 2026
Ms Abena Oppong-Asare elected Chair of the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee
The Speaker, Sir Lindsay Hoyle MP, has announced that Ms Abena Oppong-Asare MP has been elected Chair of the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee.
14 September 2026
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