This week in the Commons: 1 March 2019
1 March 2019
This week the Prime Minister returned to the House of Commons and announced dates for a second 'meaningful vote' on Brexit. MPs also debated Estimates, with a focus on Education and the Department of Work and Pensions.
Legislation
Statutory Instruments
On Monday 25 February, debates took place on SIs relating to Exiting the EU (Financial Services) and Exiting the European Union (Consumer Protection):
- Read Commons Hansard: Exiting the EU (Financial Services)
- Read Commons Hansard: Exiting the European Union (Consumer Protection)
On Tuesday 26 February, MPs debated a draft affirmative Statutory Instrument, the Terrorism Act 2000 (Proscribed Organisations) (Amendment) Order 2019.
Estimates day
Tuesday 26 February was Estimates day five, with MPs debating adjustments to funding for Government departments. The Backbench Business Committee selected Education and Work and Pensions to be the focus of debate.
Parliament News: Estimates Day debates 2017-19
Private Members Bills
Ten Minute Rule Motions
Two Private Members Bills were introduced to the House following Ten Minute Rule Motions this week:
- National Health Service (Prohibition of Fax Machines and Pagers)
- Planning (Affordable Housing and Land Compensation)
Presentation Bills
Two further bills were presented by backbench MPs:
General debates
This week MPs debated three subjects chosen by the Backbench Business Committee:
- Parliament news: Macpherson Report: 20th Anniversary
- Parliament news: St David's Day
- Parliament news: UK's progress towards net zero carbon emissions
Urgent questions and ministerial statements
This week urgent questions were asked on:
There were four oral ministerial statements this week:
- Parliament news: Leaving the European Union
- Parliament news: Relationships and Sex Education
- Parliament news: Trade Remedy Measures: UK Interest
- Parliament news: ‘A Better Defence Estate' update
Prime Minister's Questions
In PMQs this week the Prime Minister answered questions on Brexit, homelessness and antisemitism.
Watch PMQs from this week:
Westminster Hall debates
Debates on a variety of different subjects also took place in Westminster Hall on Tuesday 19, Wednesday 20 and Thursday 21 February. See the Parliamentary calendar to find out what subjects were debated.
- Calendar: Westminster Hall debates
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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