| Week beginning Monday 26 January 2026 |
Tuesday 27 January 2026
Baroness Jones of Whitchurch to ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the expected impact of the new Best Start Family Hubs in England. To be answered by Baroness Blake of Leeds (Department for Education)
Baroness Lister of Burtersett to ask His Majesty’s Government whether a child's rights impact assessment was conducted on the proposals affecting children in (1) Restoring Order and Control (CP1418), published on 17 November, and (2) A Fairer Pathway to Settlement (CP1448), published on 20 November. To be answered by Lord Hanson of Flint (Home Office)
Lord Sharpe of Epsom to ask His Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to support hospitality businesses. To be answered by Lord Stockwood (Department for Business and Trade)
Baroness Berger to ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the implications of the litigation brought by bereaved British parents against TikTok, following the deaths of their children. To be answered by Baroness Lloyd of Effra (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)
Wednesday 28 January 2026
Baroness Keeley to ask His Majesty’s Government whether they plan to review the funding of the Music and Dance Scheme to ensure schools can continue to support talented children from families with lower incomes. To be answered by Baroness Smith of Malvern (Department for Education)
Lord Londesborough to ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the recent performance of startup companies in the United Kingdom. To be answered by Baroness Lloyd of Effra (Department for Business and Trade)
The Bishop of Sheffield to ask His Majesty’s Government what evaluation they have made of sustainable water management solutions to address flooding events and protracted droughts in Yorkshire. To be answered by Baroness Hayman of Ullock (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
Lord McCabe to ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the likely timescale and costs for the establishment of the National Police Service recently announced by the Home Secretary. To be answered by Lord Hanson of Flint (Home Office)
Thursday 29 January 2026
Lord Sikka to ask His Majesty’s Government how many of the fines imposed by regulators on England’s water companies in 2024 and 2025 are yet to be paid in full. To be answered by Baroness Hayman of Ullock (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
Baroness Bakewell to ask His Majesty’s Government what plans they have to extend the scope of eligibility for the Erasmus+ scheme, including to asylum seekers. To be answered by Baroness Smith of Malvern (Department for Education)
Lord Wallace of Saltaire to ask His Majesty’s Government what proposals they are considering to reverse the decline in public trust of national politics in the UK. To be answered by Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent (Cabinet Office)
| Week beginning Monday 26 January 2026 |
Estimated Rising Time:
Chamber:
The House is expected to rise at around 8.15pm
Grand Committee:
The Grand Committee is expected to rise at around 7.45pm
A Repeat of an Urgent Question:
‘To ask His Majesty’s Government if they will make a statement on the Government's plans for the Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill.’ Baroness Chapman of Darlington (FCDO)
Questions on an Oral Statement:
‘China Update’ - Baroness Anderson of Stoke on Trent (CO)
Questions on an Oral Statement:
‘Water White Paper ‘- Baroness Hayman of Ullock (DEFRA)
Questions on an Oral Statement:
‘Local Government Reorganisation’ - Baroness Taylor of Stevenage (MHCLG)