This week in the Commons: 4 May 2018
4 May 2018 (updated on 4 May 2018)
This week in the House of Commons MPs debated the Windrush generation, the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Bill and more.
Legislation: Government Bills
Domestic Gas and Electricity (Tariff Cap) Bill
The remaining Commons stages of the Domestic Gas and Electricity (Tariff Cap) Bill took place in the Commons on Monday 30 April. The Bill passed its Third Reading and will now be considered by the House of Lords.
Laser Misuse (Vehicles) Bill
The Laser Misuse (Vehicles) Bill had its Committee and remaining Commons stages on Monday 30 April. The Bill passed its Third Reading without amendment.
Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Bill
The Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Bill had its remaining Commons stages on Tuesday 1 May. A number of amendments were made to the Bill at Report Stage and the Bill then passed Third Reading. The Bill now returns to the Lords.
Legislation: Private Members' Bills
Two Private Members' Bills were introduced to the House following Ten Minute Rule Motions this week:
- Road Traffic Offenders (Surrender of Driving Licences Etc.) Bill
- Victims of Terrorism (Pensions and other Support) Bill
Urgent Questions and statements
This week, two Urgent Questions were asked in the House of Commons:
- Parliament News: Urgent Question on the Windrush scandal
- Parliament news: Urgent Question on the proposed merger of Sainsbury's and Asda
There were also two ministerial statements this week.
Prime Minister's Questions
On Wednesday 2 May 2018 MPs asked the Prime Minister questions about the resignation of Amber Rudd as Home Secretary, school funding and more.
Opposition day debates
On Wednesday 2 May, MPs debated a Labour motion on the Windrush generation in the House of Commons.
Backbench business debates
On Thursday 3 May, in the Commons Chamber, MPs took part in a general debate scheduled by the Backbench Business Committee
Westminster Hall debates
Debates on a variety of different subjects also took place in Westminster Hall on Monday 30 April, Tuesday 1 May, Wednesday 2 May and Thursday 3 May 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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