9 current inquiries
Inquiries allow committees to consider oral and written evidence on a particular topic. They usually result in the publication of a report.
Equality at work: flexible working and disability
Opened 30 April 2026
Beyond participation: Routes into sport for girls and women
Opened 26 March 2026
Experiences of women in live comedy
Opened 19 March 2026
Black homelessness
Report:
Published
On 15 July 2026
Govt. response:
Overdue
Since 15 September 2026
Opened 20 November 2025
Egg donation and freezing
Opened 12 November 2025
Reproductive health conditions: girls and young women
Report:
Published
On 4 March 2026
Opened 24 July 2025
Misogyny: the manosphere and online content
Opened 8 May 2025
Health impacts of breast implants and other cosmetic procedures
Report:
Published
On 11 September 2026
Govt. response:
Overdue
Since 18 April 2026
Opened 22 April 2025
Community cohesion
Opened 3 December 2024
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Women and Equalities Committee Chair comment: cosmetic procedures
Chair of the Women and Equalities Committee comments on
21 October 2026
Olivia Bailey elected Chair of the Women and Equalities Committee
Olivia Bailey MP has been elected Chair of the Women and Equalities Committee.
14 September 2026
Delays in acting on high-risk cosmetic procedures ‘is prolonging a significant risk to patient safety’, WEC warns
The delay in Government action on high-risk cosmetic procedures ‘is prolonging a significant risk to patient safety’ a new report published today (September 11) by the Women and Equalities Committee has cautioned.
11 September 2026
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