Commons Debate pack by Nerys Roberts. It was first published on Wednesday, 11 May 2022. It was last updated on Friday, 13 May 2022.

Queen’s Speech debate, 16 May 2022: Making Britain the best place to grow up and grow old

On Monday 16 May 2022, there will be a debate in the Commons chamber, linked to the Queen's Speech. The proposed subject for this debate is "Making Britain the best place to grow up and grow old".

The following existing House of Commons Library briefing papers provide background for the debate:

March 2022 schools white paper (England) - relevant to the planned Schools Bill, and proposals to move to a fully academy trust-led system
School funding in England - information on the National Funding Formula (NFF) for schools and the planned completion of reforms in this area
Home Education in England - information on the current legislative framework and Government plans to introduce compulsory registers of children not in school
The Post-18 Education and Funding Review: Government conclusion - relevant to the planned Higher Education Bill
The white paper on reforming the Mental Health Act - background for the planned Draft Mental Health Act Reform Bill
Proposed reforms to adult social care (including cap on care costs)

The following notes from the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST) also provide information on related areas:

Online safety education (2020)
Developing essential digital skills (2021)
AI and healthcare POSTnote (2021)

Secondary information

Type: Research briefing
Reference: CDP-2022-0089
Related items: Home education in England
Wednesday, 10 June 2026
Research briefings; School funding in England
Friday, 9 December 2022
Research briefings; Reforming the Mental Health Act: Independent review to draft bill
Friday, 16 May 2025
Research briefings; Introducing a cap on care costs
Wednesday, 31 July 2024
Research briefings; The Post-18 Education and Funding Review: Government conclusion
Friday, 29 April 2022
Research briefings; March 2022 schools White Paper (England)
Tuesday, 5 April 2022
Research briefings; Making Britain the Best Place to Grow Up and Grow Old
Monday, 16 May 2022
Parliamentary proceedings
House of Commons
Subjects: Care homes Costs Digital technology Finance Internet Home education Mental health services Safety Social services Artificial intelligence Home Education Independent Review Mental Health Act 1983 Independent Review Post-18 Education and Funding Review
Legislation: Mental Health Act 1983
Published by: Social Policy Section; House of Commons Library
Link: View this Research briefing on researchbriefings.parliament.uk

Queen’s Speech debate, 16 May 2022: Making Britain the best place to grow up and grow old

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