Parliamentary engagement opportunities

Financial Inclusion Strategy - Treasury Committee

The Committee will examine whether the Government's Financial Inclusion Strategy identifies and addresses the key barriers to inclusion, and whether its objectives, resources, and delivery plans are likely to achieve meaningful and measurable change. 

Deadline: 12 January 

The OBR: 15 years on - Treasury Committee

The Treasury Committee will examine the Office for Budget Responsibility's (OBR) current effectiveness and record, and explore whether and how it might need to change.

Deadline: 30 January

Unlocking land for housing - Public Accounts Committee Inquiry

The Committee is examining how effectively the government is making land available for housing development, and is calling for evidence on this issue.

Deadline: 23 February

National Planning Policy Framework: proposed reforms and other changes to the planning system - MHCLG Consultation

This consultation from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government is seeking views on a revised version of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). A draft NPPF has been published alongside the consultation. The department is also seeking views on data centres and onsite energy generation, standardised inputs in viability assessments and reforming site thresholds.

Deadline: 10 March

Reforms to driving regulations - DfT consultations

The Government have announced a number of reforms affecting drivers, including: 

• Improving moped and motorcycle training, testing and licensing
• Changes to penalties for motoring offences
• Introducing a minimum learning period for learner drivers
• Introducing mandatory eyesight testing for older drivers
• Mandating vehicle safety technologies in GB type approval

The deadline for all of these consultations is 31 March

Britain's Story: The Next Chapter- the BBC Royal Charter Review, green Paper and public consultation - DCMS Consultation

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport is reviewing the current BBC charter, which expires on 31 December 2027. This consultation seeks views on the changes the department are considering making to the Charter, to future-proof the BBC and help it in continuing to serve the public.

Deadline: 10 March

Supporting people with frailty outside hospitals - Public Accounts Committee Inquiry

The National Audit Office have published a study in December 2025 examining how effectively government is tackling the challenges of growing numbers of people with frailty. Proceeding from the NAO’s December 2025 report, the PAC will hear from senior officials at the DHSC and NHSE with likely topics including how effectively government, primary care and community services are working to detect people at risk of frailty and delivering support for them. 

Deadline: 15 January

Down Syndrome Act 2022 Draft Statutory Guidance - DHSC Consultation

The Department for Health and Social Care are inviting responses to test the draft statutory guidance for the Down Syndrome Act 2022. 

Deadline: 28 January

Delivering the Neighbourhood Health Service: Estates - Select Committee Inquiry

The Health and Social Committee  is holding an inquiry into what is needed from the NHS estate to deliver the Government’s vision of shifting care from hospitals to integrated, preventative services in local communities. The inquiry is focused on how the physical infrastructure requirements to realise this shift can be met.

Deadline: 13 February 

Post-16 level 3 and below pathways - DfE Consultation

The Department for Education is seeking views on the design and implementation of a third, vocational pathway at level 3 and two new pathways at level 2 in post-16 education.

Deadline: 12 January

Youth Employment, Education and Training - Select Committee Inquiry

This Work and Pensions Select Committee inquiry, which seeks to complement the independent Milburn Review into Young People and Work, will explore the causes of economic inactivity and how to help young people into work, education or training, and scrutinise the Government’s plans.

Deadline: 12 February

National Professional Qualifications (NPQs): call for insights and evidence - DfE Consultation

Building on the first call for evidence in March to May 2025, DfE is seeking insights or opinions on the full suit of NPQs and research evidence which may inform updates to the evidence-base underpinning 7 NPQ frameworks.

Deadline: 20 February

Open Consultation on Establishing the Child Protection Authority in England - DfE Consultation

The Department for Education are seeking views on setting up a national body called the Child Protection Authority to improve child protection. The aim is for the CPA to make the multi-agency child protection system clearer, more unified and ensure there are ongoing improvements through effective evidence-based support. The consultation is seeking views on the CPA’s proposed functions, governance, and interaction with existing bodies.

Deadline: 5 March

Young People and Work Report - DWP Call for Evidence

The Department for Work and Pensions has asked for evidence to inform a report on the drivers of an increase in the number of young people who are Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET). 

Deadline: 30 January

Earned Settlement - Home Office and others consultation

The Home Office, DCMS, DWP and the Treasury are consulting on how the current settlement system, which gives someone the permanent right to live in the UK, should be reformed and how those reforms should be implemented.

Deadline: 12 February

The Use of Facial Recognition in Law Enforcement - Home Office Consultation

The Home Office wants to ensure that the law keeps pace with tech and provides clear rules for the public and and law enforcement. The consultation seeks views on issues including which tech should be covered by the new framework - such as biometric, inferential, and object recognition tools - and which organisations it should apply to, as well as how and when these technologies should be used.

Deadline: 12 February

The Access to Work Scheme - Public Accounts Committee Inquiry

In 2026, the National Audit Office will publish a report looking at the challenges in the operation of the Access to Work scheme. Proceeding from the National Audit Office's finding's, the Committee will take evidence from senior DWP officials on how the Department is addressing these challenges. Likely topics are what impact backlogs have had on claimants and employers. 

Deadline: 23 February

Affordability of the Defence Investment Plan - Public Accounts Committee Inquiry

In 2026, the National Audit Office will publish a report assessing whether MoD’s capability, goals and commitments are realistic and deliverable within its forecasted budgets. Proceeding from the NAO’s findings, the Committee will take evidence from senior MoD officials as it scrutinises the affordability of the MoD’s investment plan. 

Deadline: 9 March

Census 2031 Topics - ONS Consultation

The Office for National Statistics is seeking views on how census data is currently used and how the 2031 census can ask questions to better reflect that. 

Deadline: 4 February

The UK’s International Climate Finance (ICF) – Select Committee Inquiry

UK ICF plays a crucial role in fulfilling the UK’s obligations under the Paris Climate Agreement and advancing the Government’s ambition to establish the UK as a global leader in international climate action, though there have been significant cuts and changes in spending parameters. This inquiry will consider the effectiveness of the UK’s ICF portfolio in driving systemic change and how it can maximise value for money and impact by learning lessons and leveraging alternative routes to fulfil its future commitments despite reduced resources.

Deadline: 12 January

Share your views - EFRA Committee Survey

The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee are asking for views to understand what they should prioritise when scrutinising the administration, spending and policy of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs in 2026.

Deadline: 15 January

Supercharging the EV transition Inquiry - Transport Committee Inquiry

The Transport Committee is accepting evidence on how effectively the transition to electric vehicles (EVs) is progressing. This includes the effectiveness of existing financial incentives, the potential effect of the recently announced Electric Vehicle Excise Duty (eVED), and the role of second-hand markets in shaping demand. The inquiry will also consider the rollout of charging infrastructure across the country.

Deadline: 30 January

Exploring the role of alternative clean heating solutions - DESNZ Consultation

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero are seeking views on low carbon heating technologies that could be used to decarbonise heat in the small number of properties that may not be suitable for heat pumps and heat networks.

Deadline: 10 February