This week in the Commons: 23 February 2018
23 February 2018 (updated on 23 February 2018)
This week in the House of Commons MPs debated the Finance (No. 2) Bill, the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Bill and more.
Legislation: Government Bills
Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Bill
The Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Bill had its Second Reading in the Commons on Tuesday 20 February 2018 and has been sent to Public Bill Committee for detailed examination and evidence gathering.
- Parliament news: Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Bill
- Parliament news Have your say on the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Bill
Finance (No. 2) Bill
The Finance (No. 2) Bill had its remaining stages in the Commons on Wednesday 21 February and has passed to the House of Lords.
Legislation: Private Members' Bills
Two Private Members' Bills were introduced to the House following Ten Minute Rule Motions this week.
On Friday 23 February, MPs debated the Organ Donation (Deemed Consent) Bill and the Overseas Electors Bill, both Bills passed their Second Reading.
Urgent Questions and statements
This week, two Urgent Questions were asked in the House of Commons:
- Parliament News: Urgent Question on the case of Alfie Dingley
- Parliament News: Urgent Question on air quality
There were four oral ministerial statements this week.
- Parliament News: Northern Ireland update
- Parliament News: Statement on safeguarding in the aid sector
- Parliament News: Statement on review of post-18 education and funding
- Parliament News: Statement on medicines and medical devices safety review
Prime Minister's Questions
On Wednesday 21 February 2018 MPs asked the Prime Minister questions about Brexit, air quality and more.
Backbench Business debates
On Thursday 22 February in the Commons Chamber, MPs took part in two debates which had been scheduled by the Backbench Business Committee:
- Read Commons Hansard: Role of disabled people in economic growth
- Read Commons Hansard: Cancer Strategy
Westminster Hall debates
Debates on a variety of different subjects also took place in Westminster Hall on Tuesday 20, Wednesday 21 January and Thursday 22 February. 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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