This week in the Commons: 19 January 2018
19 January 2018 (updated on 19 January 2018)
This week in the Commons MPs debated the Space Industry, withdrawal from the EU, Holocaust Memorial Day and more.
Legislation: Government Bills
Space Industry Bill
This week saw the Second Reading of the Space Industry Bill
The Bill will have it's next stage in the House of Commons on 23 January 2018.
European Union Withdrawal Bill
The Commons stages of the European Union Withdrawal Bill concluded this week with two days spent on the remaining stages.
Legislation: Private Members' Bills
Four Private Members' Bills were introduced to the House this week.
- British Indian Ocean Territory (Citizenship)
- Private Landlords (Registration)
- Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation and Liability for Housing Standards) Bill
- Stalking Protection Bill
Urgent Questions and statements
This week, one Urgent Question was asked in the House of Commons:
There were also two Ministerial statements this week:
- Parliament news: Statement on Carillion
- Parliament news: Transparency of the Parole Board and victim support
Prime Minister's Questions
On Wednesday 17 January 2018 MPs asked the Prime Minister questions about executives pay, Carillion, public services and more.
Backbench Business debates
On Thursday 18 January in the Commons Chamber, MPs took part in two debates which had been scheduled by the Backbench Business Committee
- Read Commons Hansard: RBS Global Restructuring Group and SMEs
- Read Commons Hansard: Holocaust Memorial Day
Westminster Hall debates
Debates on a variety of different subjects also took place in Westminster Hall on Monday 15, Tuesday 16, Wednesday 17 and Thursday 18 January. 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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