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MPs debate the Queen's Speech: Day 6

18 May 2012 (updated on 18 May 2012)

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MPs held the final day of debate on the Queen's Speech on Thursday 17 May 2012, which was on the subject of jobs and growth

Debate on the Address: Day 6

Following the first day of general debate on the Queen's Speech, there are five days of debate on specific topics. On the final day of debate MPs discussed jobs and growth.

Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer, Ed Balls moved the debate on behalf of the Opposition. Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, responded on behalf of the Government.

Watch and read the debate and the views expressed by MPs on Parliament TV or in Commons Hansard.

The Queen's Speech

Her Majesty The Queen delivered the Speech from the Throne outlining the Government's legislative programme for the parliamentary year ahead on Wednesday 9 May. Watch the Queen's Speech and follow five days of debate on the contents of the Speech in Parliamentary news.

More information on the State Opening of Parliament can be found in the Parliamentary news section.