This week in the Commons: 27 April 2020
1 May 2020
This week in the House of Commons, MPs asked the First Secretary questions about social care deaths from coronavirus and more at PMQs. There were also statements made about the Chancellor's new small loan scheme, repatriation of UK nationals and public services during the Covid-19 pandemic.
The Finance Bill, Fire Safety Bill and the Domestic Abuse Bill also passed their second readings.
Prime Minister's Questions
On Wednesday 29 March, MPs asked about the death rates from coronavirus in care homes, the availability of PPE, testing capacity and more.
Urgent Questions and Statements
There were three statements on:
- 'Bounce back' small loans for businesses affected by the pandemic – Rishi Sunak MP
- Update on public services – Michael Gove MP
- Update on repatriation of UK nationals during Covid-19 – Nigel Adams MP
Legislation
The second readings of the Finance Bill, the Fire Safety Bill and the Domestic Abuse Bill passed without a division.
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