This week in the Commons: 23 March 2018
23 March 2018 (updated on 23 March 2018)
This week in the House of Commons MPs debated the economy, Cambridge Analytica and more.
Legislation: Government Bills
Secure Tenancies (Victims of Domestic Abuse) Bill
The Secure Tenancies (Victims of Domestic Abuse) Bill had its Second Reading in the House of Commons on Monday 19 March 2018. The Bill was approved by the House of Commons without a division and has now progressed to Committee Stage.
Northern Ireland Budget (Anticipation and Adjustments) Bill
The Northern Ireland Budget (Anticipation and Adjustments) Bill passed all its stages in the House of Commons without a division on Tuesday 20 March 2018.
Northern Ireland (Regional Rates and Energy) Bill
The Northern Ireland (Regional Rates and Energy) Bill passed all its stages in the House of Commons without a division on Wednesday 21 March 2018.
Northern Ireland Assembly (Pay) Bill
The Northern Ireland Assembly (Pay) Bill passed all its stages in the House of Commons without a division on Wednesday 21 March 2018.
Urgent Questions and statements
This week, five Urgent Questions were asked in the House of Commons:
- Parliament news: Urgent Question on Money Laundering
- Parliament news: Urgent Question on customs arrangements at UK ports after Brexit
- Parliament news: Urgent Question on alleged breach of data privacy by Cambridge Analytica
- Parliament news: Urgent Question on future fisheries management after the UK leaves the EU
- Parliament news: Urgent Question on NHS staff pay
This week two oral Ministerial statements were made in the Commons:
Prime Minister's Questions
On Wednesday 21 March 2018 MPs asked the Prime Minister questions about Northamptonshire County Council, Cambridge Analytica and more.
General debate
On Thursday 22 March in the Commons Chamber, MPs took part in a general debate on the economy.
Westminster Hall debates
Debates on a variety of different subjects also took place in Westminster Hall on Tuesday 20, Wednesday 21 and Thursday 22 March. 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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