Committee news

Pandemic is a wake-up call: Lords Committee calls for new approach to resilience and wellbeing
The House of Lords COVID-19 Committee publishes its report on 'Living in a COVID World: A Long-term Approach to Resilience and Wellbeing'.
16 March 2022

Lords Committee calls for empowered leaders and improved finances to regenerate our towns and cities
COVID-19 Committee publish report on the recovery of our towns and cities.
7 December 2021

Committee reflects on long-term impact of the pandemic
On Tuesday 7 September, the COVID-19 Committee will hold a final evidence session on the long-term implications of the pandemic
2 September 2021

Lords COVID-19 Committee disappointed at Government’s engagement with their work
COVID-19 Committee publishes report criticising Government response to its Beyond Digital inquiry
22 July 2021

Lords COVID-19 Committee to hear from more town and city leaders
On Tuesday 20 July, the COVID-19 Committee will again explore the long-term impact of the pandemic on towns and cities, with town and city leaders.
15 July 2021

Town and city leaders to discuss pandemic’s impact with Lords COVID-19 Committee
On Tuesday 13 July, the COVID-19 Committee explores the long-term impact of the pandemic on towns and cities, with town and city leaders.
8 July 2021

Lords COVID-19 Committee to explore public transport in towns and cities
COVID-19 Committee take evidence on Tuesday 6 July at 9.45am
30 June 2021

COVID-19 and employment in towns and cities
On Tuesday 29 June, the COVID-19 Committee explores the long-term impact of the pandemic on employment in towns and cities.
24 June 2021

Concerns about long-term pandemic impact on infants raised by committee
Committee writes to Children and Families Minister about long-term impact of pandemic on infants
23 June 2021

Teachers and doctors must be equipped for the digital world
The COVID-19 Committee has written to the Secretaries of State for Health and Education about the lack of IT equipment and training for GPs and teachers.
18 June 2021

How will COVID-19 impact housing and green spaces in towns and cities?
On Tuesday 22 June, the COVID-19 Committee explores the impact of the pandemic on housing and green spaces in towns and cities.
15 June 2021

Parents share their fears about the pandemic’s long-term impact
COVID-19 Committee publish transcripts of its long-term impact of the pandemic on parents and families inquiry
27 May 2021

The impact of COVID-19 on towns and cities explored by Committee
The COVID-19 Committee launches its new inquiry on the impact of the pandemic on towns and cities.
24 May 2021

Impact of pandemic on parents’ employment considered by Committee
COVID-19 Committee takes evidence at 9.45am on Tuesday 25 May
19 May 2021

Committee asks what long-term support parents and families will need as result of pandemic
COVID-19 Committee takes evidence at 9.45am on Tuesday 27 April
21 April 2021

Government should consider new health and employment rights to protect wellbeing in the digital world
The Select Committee on COVID-19 publishes its report Beyond Digital: Planning for a Hybrid World
21 April 2021

Committee investigates long-term impact of pandemic on parents and families
The COVID-19 Committee will hear the concerns of charities who have been supporting families through the pandemic.
14 April 2021

How can governments use wellbeing measures in making and evaluating policy decisions?
The COVID-19 Committee will hear evidence on approaches that governments can take, and have taken, to making wellbeing central to policy making.
17 March 2021

What will this period of online learning mean for children’s futures?
The COVID-19 Committee will explore the long-term impact of the sudden shift to digital learning necessitated by the pandemic.
3 February 2021

Does employment legislation meet the needs of the digital workplace?
The COVID-19 Committee explores whether current employment legislation, policy and practice is adequate to protect workers’ wellbeing in an increasingly digital workplace
27 January 2021