5 current inquiries
Inquiries allow committees to consider oral and written evidence on a particular topic. They usually result in the publication of a report.
Children and Young People's Mental Health
Opened 2 June 2026
Health Bill
Report:
Published
On 12 June 2026
Govt. response:
Overdue
Since 12 August 2026
Opened 19 May 2026
Delivering the Neighbourhood Health Service: Estates
Opened 12 December 2025
Food and Weight Management
Report:
Published
On 15 July 2026
Govt. response:
Overdue
Since 15 September 2026
Opened 17 July 2025
Healthy Ageing: physical activity in an ageing society
Report:
Published
On 22 May 2026
Govt. response:
Overdue
Since 22 July 2026
Opened 26 June 2025
Non-inquiry work
Pre-appointment hearings
People nominated to certain public offices may be examined by a committee to assess their suitability and plans for the role.
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.
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Wednesday
14 October 2026
9:15am
Private
9:30am
Public
Children and Young People's Mental Health - Oral evidence
14 October 2026
9:30am
- Professor Peter Fonagy
- Professor Gillian Baird
- Professor Sir Simon Wessely
The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House
Tuesday
13 October 2026
1:15pm
Private
Private meeting
13 October 2026
Room 6, Palace of Westminster
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- Email: hsccom@parliament.uk
- Address: Health and Social Care Committee, House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA