This Week in the Commons: 24 May 2019
24 May 2019 (updated on 24 May 2019)
This week in the Commons, MPs considered the second reading of the Restoration and Renewal Bill, and debated the Yemen peace process, British Steel and more.
Legislation: Government Bills
Non-Domestic Rating (Preparation For Digital Services) Bill
The Non-Domestic Rating (Preparation For Digital Services) Bill passed its remaining stages in the Commons on Monday 20 May 2019. It now passes to the House of Lords for further scrutiny.
The Bill enables the Commissioners for HMRC to incur expenditure in connection with providing digital services. These services will facilitate the administration or payment of non-domestic rates in England. Non-domestic rates, commonly called business rates, are collected by local authorities.
Parliamentary Buildings (Restoration and Renewal) Bill
The Palace of Westminster urgently needs major renovations to preserve its landmark buildings and remain a fit-for-purpose home for the UK Parliament. This Bill establishes the statutory bodies responsible for this work and also the governance structure within which these bodies will operate.
Legislation: Private Members' Bills
Two Private Members' Bills were introduced to the House following Ten Minute Rule Motions this week:
Urgent questions and ministerial statements
This week urgent questions were asked on:
- Parliament news: use of torture overseas
- Parliament news: British Steel
- Parliament news: Whorlton Hall
There were three ministerial statements this week:
- Parliament news: Ebola outbreak in the DRC
- Parliament news: leaving the European Union
- Parliament news: British Steel
Prime Minister's Questions
In PMQs this week MPs asked the Prime Minister about historic allegations during the Northern Ireland troubles and the new Brexit deal.
Find out more about this week's PMQs:
Backbench business debates
On Thursday 23 May, MPs debated the Yemen peace process. The subjects for debate were chosen by the Backbench Business Committee.
Westminster Hall debates
Debates on a variety of different subjects also took place in Westminster Hall on Monday 20, Tuesday 21, Wednesday 22 and Thursday 23 May. 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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