A general debate on making Parliament a more modern, family friendly and accessible workplace will take place in the Commons Chamber on Thursday 13 June 2019.
Making Parliament a more modern, family friendly and accessible workplace (134 KB , PDF)
The subject of the debate was determined by the backbench Business Committee following an application from Ellie Reeves MP and John Cryer MP. The motion for the debate is:
That this House has considered making Parliament a more modern, family friendly and accessible workplace.
The Library will produce a debate pack for the debate and this page will be updated when it is made available. You can be notified when this takes place by emailing papers@parliament.uk.
Making Parliament a more modern, family friendly and accessible workplace (134 KB , PDF)
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