This week in the Commons: 8 - 11 February 2016
12 February 2016 (updated on 12 February 2016)
This week in the House of Commons MPs debated the timing of the referendum on EU membership, long-term plan for housing and motions on Social Security, the Police Grant (England and Wales), Local Government Finance (England) and more.
Legislation: Government Bills
Two Government Bills were introduced to the House of Commons and given First Reading on Wednesday 10 February 2016. This stage is formal and takes place without any debate.
Secondary Legislation
MPs debated motions to approve the draft Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2016, and the draft State Pension (Amendment) Regulations 2016 on Monday 8 February.
- Parliament news: MPs debate motions on social security and the state pension
- Find out more about Secondary Legislation
Expenditure: Police Grant and Local Government Finance Reports
MPs debated motions to approve the Police Grant Report (England and Wales), and Local Government Finance Reports (England), on Wednesday 10 February 2016.
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)
Urgent Questions and Statements
This week Urgent Questions were asked on:
- Parliament news: Urgent Question on junior doctors contract negotiations
- Parliament news: Urgent Question on Short Money and the policy development grant
There were three Ministerial Statements this week.
- Parliament news: Statement on UK response to the Syria crisis
- Parliament news: Statement on local government finance
- Parliament news: Statement on junior doctors' contract
Prime Minister's Questions
On Wednesday 10 February 2016 MPs asked the Prime Minister questions about housing, state pensions and more.
Watch PMQs from this week:
Opposition day debates
Two opposition day debates were held on Tuesday 9 February 2016.
The first debate was on the timing of the referendum on EU membership, The subject was chosen by the Democratic Unionist Party.
The second debate was on the long-term plan for housing. The subject was chosen by the Liberal Democrats.
Backbench business debates
On Thursday 11 February in the Commons Chamber, MPs took part in two general debates which had been schedules by the Backbench Business Committee.
- Parliament news: MPs debate Equitable life
- Parliament news: MPs debate conservation of sea bass and effects of EU measures on UK fishing industry
Westminster Hall debates
Debates on a variety of different subjects also took place in Westminster Hall on Tuesday 9, Wednesday 10 and Thursday 11 February. 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.
Recess
The House rose for the February recess at the end of business on Thursday 11 February 2016 and will return on Monday 22 February 2016 at 2.30pm.
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