This week in the Commons: 19-23 October
23 October 2020
This week in the Commons, ministers made statements on the EU exit and Covid-19. As well as passing the Non-Domestic Rating (Lists) (No. 2) Bill, Opposition day debates and more.
Prime Minister's Questions
The Prime Minister answers questions from MPs in the House of Commons every sitting Wednesday from 12.00pm until the end of Question Time at 12.30pm.
To catch up on this week’s Prime Minister’s Questions:
Urgent questions and statements
This week there were six statements and no urgent questions.
Statements
On Monday, Michael Gove made a statement on EU exit negotiations and the work of the Joint Committee.
- Watch: Statement on EU exit negotiations and the work of the Joint Committee
- Read in Hansard: Statement on EU exit negotiations and the work of the Joint Committee
On Thursday, Rishi Suak updated the House on the economy.
Kemi Badenoch also made a statement on Thursday on the disparate impact of Covid-19.
- Watch: Statement on the disparate impact of Covid-19
- Read: Statement on the disparate impact of Covid-19
Matt Hancock made statements on Monday and Tuesday on Covid-19.
Monday
Tuesday
On Wednesday, Edward Argar made a statement on Covid-19 (South Yorkshire).
Bills and legislation
A Bill is a proposal for a new law, or a proposal to change an existing law that is presented for debate before Parliament.
On Monday, MPs considered Lords amendments to the Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) Bill.
- Watch: Consideration of Lords Amendments to the Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) Bill
- Read: Consideration of Lords Amendments to the Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) Bill
On Tuesday, MPs passed committee and remaining stages of the Non-Domestic Rating (Lists) (No. 2) Bill.
- Watch: Committee and remaining stages of the Non-Domestic Rating (Lists) (No. 2) Bill
- Read: Committee and remaining stages of the Non-Domestic Rating (Lists) (No. 2) Bill
Black History Month
On Tuesday, MPs held a debate on Black History Month.
The breadth, talent and achievements of the Black community in relation to Parliament will be marked with a series of celebratory events and projects for Black History Month.
Opposition day debates
Opposition days are days allocated in the House of Commons for the discussion of subjects chosen by the opposition (non-government) parties.
On Wednesday, there were Opposition day debates on subjects chosen by Labour MPs:
- Fair economic support for areas facing additional covid-19 restrictions
- Free school meals
General debate
General debates give MPs an opportunity to discuss a topic - chosen by the government - in the House of Commons Chamber.
On Thursday, MPs held a general debate on Covid-19.