Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)
Minister for Trade at Department for Business and Trade Chris Bryant MP is among witnesses questioned by the Business and Trade Committee on China and the UK economy.
Witnesses:
Chris Bryant MP – Minister for Trade at Department for Business and Trade
Kate Joseph – Director General, Economic Security and Trade Relations at Department for Business and Trade
Lewis Neal – HM Trade Commissioner for China at Department for Business and Trade
Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) will examine the regulation of water, energy and broadband with witnesses including Martin Lewis CBE, founder of MoneySavingExpert. The for the first time since 2019, the session will see a Select Committee question the leaders of Ofcom, Ofgem and Ofwat all together on a single panel, about how they ensure customer expectations are met.
Witnesses:
Anne Pardoe – Head of Policy at Citizens Advice
Ali Bell – Director of Communications and Policy at Consumer Council for Water
Martin Lewis CBE – Founder and Executive Chair at MoneySavingExpert
Dame Melanie Dawes – Chief Executive at Ofcom
Tim Jarvis – Interim Chief Executive at Ofgem
Chris Walters – Interim Chief Executive at Ofwat
Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)
On Armed Forces Day, Defence Committee Chair Tan Dhesi MP pays tribute to those serving in the UK Armed Forces, veterans, and their families. The cross-party committee will continue its work highlighting issues that matter to military personnel, and ensure the government is meeting their needs.
Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)
Watch PMQs with British Sign Language (BSL) – https://youtube.com/live/uX-smWvQBC0?feature=share
Prime Minister’s Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday the House of Commons sits. It gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer MP, or a nominated minister.
In most cases, the session starts with a routine ‘open question’ from an MP about the Prime Minister’s engagements. MPs can then ask supplementary questions on any subject, often one of current political significance.
The Leader of the Opposition, Kemi Badenoch MP, asks six questions and the leader of the second largest opposition party asks two. If another minister takes the place of the Prime Minister, opposition parties will usually nominate a shadow minister to ask the questions.
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Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)
Prime Minister’s Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday the House of Commons sits. It gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer MP, or a nominated minister.
In most cases, the session starts with a routine ‘open question’ from an MP about the Prime Minister’s engagements. MPs can then ask supplementary questions on any subject, often one of current political significance.
The Leader of the Opposition, Kemi Badenoch MP, asks six questions and the leader of the second largest opposition party asks two. If another minister takes the place of the Prime Minister, opposition parties will usually nominate a shadow minister to ask the questions.
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Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)
The Independent Commission on Adult Social Care, led by Baroness Louise Casey, was launched on 29 April 2025. The Commission is expected make clear recommendations to define and build the adult social care system that will meet the current and future needs of the population. Split over two phases, the Commission will set out a vision for adult social care, with recommended measures and a roadmap for delivery. The Committee will question Baroness Casey on her findings and progress of the Commission. It will also be an opportunity to question Minister Kinnock on social care reform and other topical questions in social care.
Witnesses:
Baroness Louise Casey – Chair at Independent Commission on Adult Social Care
Emily Roche – Director of Adult Social Care Workforce & Policy at Department of Health and Social Care
Ben Dyson – Director for Adult Social Care Strategy & Reform at Department of Health and Social Care
Stephen Kinnock MP – Minister of State for Care at Department of Health and Social Care
Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)
MPs on the Science, Innovation and Technology Committee take evidence for their inquiry into neuroscience and digital childhoods.
Witnesses:
Ravi Iyer – Managing Director of the Psychology of Technology Institute at University of Southern California
Damon de Ionno – Managing Director at Revealing Reality
Bernadka Dubicka – Professor of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at University of York, and Consultant Psychiatrist at Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)
MPs on the Welsh Affairs Committee take evidence from healthcare experts for their inquiry, Cross-border healthcare arrangements between England and Wales.
Witnesses:
Dr Clara Day – Executive Medical Director at Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Nicola Prygodzicz – Chief Executive at Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Pete Hopgood – Deputy Chief Executive and Executive Director of Finance, Capital and Support Services at Powys Teaching Health Board
Suzanne Rankin – Chief Executive at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Paul Mears – Chief Executive at Cwm Taf Morgannwg Health Board
Abigail Harris – Chief Executive at Swansea Bay University Health Board
Professor Philip Kloer – Chief Executive at Hywel dda University Health Board
Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)
MPs on the Business and Trade committee take evidence from consumer groups, regulatory bodies and major online retailers for their work on Consumer protection.
Witnesses:
Wayne Mackay – Director of Policy and Public Affairs at Electrical Safety First
Sue Davies – Head of Consumer Rights Policy at Which?
David MacKenzie – Chair at Chartered Trading Standards Institute
Dr Thomas Bell – UK Lead for Product Safety External Relations at Amazon
Leonard Klenner – Executive Assistant to Corporate Affairs to the President at Temu
Wolfgang Weber – Associate General Counsel, Regulatory & Criminal Investigations at eBay
