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Prime Minister's Questions: 17 October 2018

17 October 2018

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In PMQs this week, Prime Minister, Theresa May, answers questions from MPs before heading to Brussels for talks with the European Union.

Leader of the Opposition, Jeremy Corbyn, asked about the Chequers plan, the cost of a no-deal Brexit, the timetable for Brexit agreements, the automotive industry and the customs union, safeguarding the supply of medicines following Brexit and the overall progress of Brexit negotiations.

The Scottish National Party's Westminster Leader, Ian Blackford, asked about statements from former Prime Ministers regarding Brexit and the effect of no-deal on jobs and the economy.

Full list of topics and questioners

Conservative MP, Mrs Sheryll Murray (South East Cornwall), asked about modelling for Brexit.

Labour MP, Steve McCabe (Birmingham, Selly Oak) asked about the availability of FreeStyleLibra diabetes tool on the NHS.

Labour MP, Alex Norris (Nottingham North) asked about hate crime in schools.

Labour MP Ian C. Lucas (Wrexham) asked about the withdrawal of free tv licenses for over 75s.

Conservative MP Tim Loughton (East Worthing and Shoreham) asked about equal civil partnerships.

Liberal Democrat MP, Alistair Carmichael (Orkney and Shetland) asked about the planned demolition of the Palestinian Bedouin village of Khan Al Ahmar.

SNP MP, Pete Wishart (Perth and North Perthshire) asked about the Vote Leave campaign.

Conservative MP, Sir Patrick McLoughlin (Derbyshire Dales) asked about continuing inward investment following Brexit.

Conservative MP, Steve Double (St Austell and Newquay) asked about seasonal migrant workers.

Labour MP Siobhain McDonagh (Mitcham and Morden) asked about the closure of Wilson Hospital in Mitcham.

Conservative MP, Kevin Hollinrake (Thirsk and Malton) asked about funding of adult social care.

Liberal Democrat MP, Jamie Stone (Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross) asked about postal costs in the Highlands and Islands.

Conservative MP, Simon Hoare (North Dorset) asked about unemployment and income levels.

Conservative MP, Mrs Kemi Badenoch (Saffron Walden) asked about raising awareness of hyperammonemia.

Conservative MP, Alan Mak (Havant) asked about investment in NHS technology.

Conservative MP, John Howell (Henley), asked about the Thame Remembrance Project.

Conservative MP, Steve Baker (Wycombe), asked about the UK economy and Brexit.

DUP MP, Nigel Dodds (Belfast North), asked about the withdrawal agreement and the future trading relationship.

Conservative MP, Julian Knight (Solihull) asked about racism in Solihull.

Labour MP, Danielle Rowley (Midlothian), asked about women trapped in abusive relationships.

Conservative MP, Julian Lewis (New Forest East), asked about the hard border between Ireland and Northern Ireland.

Labour MP, Ben Bradshaw (Exeter), asked about his constituent, Matthew Hedges, who has been charged with spying in the United Arab Emirates.

Conservative MP, John Barron (Basildon and Billericay), asked about the UK's participation in the Trans Pacific Partnership.

Labour MP, Teresa Pearce (Erith and Thamesmead), asked about bullying and harassment in Parliament.

Conservative MP, Luke Graham (Ochil and South Perthshire), asked about the Agriculture Bill and Scotland.

Independent MP, Ivan Lewis (Bury South), asked about Brexit negotiations.

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