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This week in the Commons: 2 to 6 November 2015

6 November 2015 (updated on 6 November 2015)

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This week in the House of Commons MPs debated the Housing and Planning Bill, Policing, the Royal Bank of Scotland and more.

Legislation: Government Bills

Housing and Planning Bill

The Housing and Planning Bill had its second reading in the Commons on Monday 2 November. The Bill is now in Public Committee stage and is taking evidence – have your say:

European Union (Approvals) Bill

The European Union (Approvals) Bill had its second reading in the Commons on Tuesday 3 November. The Bill passed without a division and will now be considered by a Committee of the whole House.

National Insurance Contributions (Rate Ceilings) Bill

The remaining stages of the National Insurance Contributions (Rate Ceilings) Bill were debated on Tuesday 3 November. The Bill passed Third Reading and will now progress to the House of Lords.

Legislation: Private Members Bills

Two Private Members Bills were introduced to the House following Ten Minute Rule Motions this week:

One Private Members' Bill was presented under Standing Order 57 (Presentation Bill):

On Friday 6 November, MPs debated the NHS (Charitable Trusts Etc) Bill. The Bill passed its second reading.

The Off-patent Drugs Bill started second reading debate but was adjourned. Debate is expected to resume on Friday 4 December 2015.

Urgent Questions

This week Urgent Questions were asked on:

Statements

There were two Ministerial Statements this week.

Prime Minister's Questions

On Wednesday 4 November MPs asked the Prime minister questions about tax credits, the NHS and more.

Watch PMQs from this week:

Opposition Day debate: Policing

On Wednesday 4 November MPs debated the policing.  As this was an Opposition Day debate the subject was chosen by the Labour Party. Find out more about Opposition Days and Wednesday's debates:

Backbench business debates

On Thursday 5 November in the Commons Chamber, MPs took part in debates on the Royal Bank of Scotland and the dog meat trade which had been scheduled by the Backbench Business Committee.

Westminster Hall debates

Debates on a variety of different subjects also took place in Westminster Hall on Tuesday 3, Wednesday 4 and Thursday 5 November. 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.

Follow the @HouseofCommons on Twitter for updates on the UK House of Commons Chamber. 

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