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Prime Minister's Questions: 16 May 2018

16 May 2018 (updated on 16 May 2018)

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Prime Minister, Theresa May, answered questions in the House of Commons Chamber from 12 noon on Wednesday 16 May 2018.

Jeremy Corbyn, the Leader of the Opposition, asked about trade with the European Union, progress of Brexit negotiations, the impact of Brexit policy on businesses and preparations for customs checks.

The SNP's Westminster Leader, Ian Blackford asked about the Scottish Parliament's vote on the EU Withdrawal Bill.

Full list of topics and questioners

Conservative MP Simon Hoare (North Dorset) asked about the place of food security and food production in future agricultural policy.

Conservative MP Craig Tracey (North Warwickshire) asked about tax and jobs.

Conservative MP Anne-Marie Trevelyan (Berwick-upon-Tweed) asked about Rothbury Community Hospital and funding for community hospitals.

Labour MP Jenny Chapman (Darlington) asked about treatment for children and young people's mental health.

Conservative MP Maggie Throup (Erewash) asked about Derbyshire Police and Crime Commissioner.

Labour MP Stephen Kinnock (Aberavon) asked about EFTA and the EEA membership.

Conservative MP Bob Blackman (Harrow East) asked about building regulations following the Grenfell tragedy.

Labour MP Virendra Sharma (Ealing, Southall) asked about funding for Sure Start.

Conservative MP Owen Paterson (North Shropshire) asked about Commons votes on Brexit.

Labour MP Teresa Pearce (Erith and Thamesmead) asked about cystic fibrosis drugs and the NHS.

Conservative MP Giles Watling (Clacton) asked about press freedom and standards.

Labour MP Thelma Walker (Colne Valley) asked about NHS funding.

Conservative MP Helen Whately (Faversham and Mid Kent) asked about mental health of university students.

Labour MP Gordon Marsden (Blackpool South) asked about Erasmus Plus.

Conservative MP Huw Merriman (Bexhill and Battle) asked about trade with Africa.

Labour MP Sir Kevin Barron (Rother Valley) asked about funding for support for victims of child sexual exploitation in Rotherham.

Conservative MP Antoinette Sandbach (Eddisbury) asked about mental health support for children.

Labour MP Dr David Drew (Stroud) asked about mortgage support for adults with learning difficulties.

Conservative MP Alec Shelbrooke (Elmet and Rothwell) asked about navy funding.

Labour MP Karen Buck (Westminster North) asked about a parliamentary vote on the EEA.

Conservative MP Andrew Jones (Harrogate and Knaresborough) asked about fibre broadband and new homes.

SNP MP Stephen Gethins (North East Fife) asked about a constituent's immigration case.

Conservative MP Ross Thomson (Aberdeen South) asked about the Scottish Parliament's vote on the EU Withdrawal Bill.

DUP MP Nigel Dodds (Belfast North) asked about the boundary review and governance of Northern Ireland.

Conservative MP Mark Pawsey (Rugby) asked about road closures and commemorative events.

Liberal Democrat MP Tim Farron (Westmorland and Lonsdale) asked about rail services in Cumbria.

Conservative MP Kevin Hollinrake (Thirsk and Malton) asked about banking misconduct.

Labour MP Siobhain McDonagh (Mitcham and Morden) asked about pay for Sainsbury's staff.

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