This week in the Commons: 20 April 2018
20 April 2018 (updated on 20 April 2018)
This week in the House of Commons, MPs debated military action in Syria, the Windrush generation, the gender pay gap and more.
Legislation: Government Bills
Laser Misuse (Vehicles) Bill
The Laser Misuse (Vehicles) Bill had its Second Reading in the Commons. It will now progress to a Public Bill Committee.
Urgent Questions and statements
This week, three Urgent Questions were asked in the House of Commons:
- Parliament News: Urgent Question on the immigration status of Windrush generation children
- Parliament news: Urgent Question on gender pay gap
- Parliament News: Urgent Question on Government legal challenge to devolved Brexit legislation
There was one oral ministerial statement this week.
Prime Minister's Questions
On Wednesday 18 April 2018 MPs asked the Prime Minister questions about the Windrush generation, malaria and more.
Emergency debates
On Monday 16 April and Tuesday 17 April, in the Commons Chamber, MPs took part in two emergency debates on
- Parliament news: Emergency debate on Syria
- Parliament news: Emergency debate on Parliamentary approval of military action overseas
Backbench business debates
On Thursday 19 April, in the Commons Chamber, MPs took part in two general debates which had been scheduled by the Backbench Business Committee
Westminster Hall debates
Debates on a variety of different subjects also took place in Westminster Hall on Monday 16 April, Tuesday 17 April, Wednesday 18 April and Thursday 19 April 2018. See the Parliamentary calendar to find out what subjects were debated.
Select Committees
News from Parliamentary Select Committees, including the publication of reports and details of inquiries and evidence sessions are also available online.
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