This week in the Commons: 15 July 2016
15 July 2016 (updated on 15 July 2016)
This week in the House of Commons MPs debated the Wales Bill, the triggering of Article 50, the report of the Iraq Inquiry, and more.
Legislation: Government Bills
Wales Bill
MPs considered the Committee stage of the Wales Bill over two days in the House of Commons on Tuesday 5 and Monday 11 July 2016.
The Bill will next be considered at Report Stage and Third Reading. These remaining stages will take place on a date yet to be announced.
Legislation: Private Members' Bills
Two Private Members' Bills were introduced to the House following Ten Minute Rule Motions this week:
On Tuesday 12 July, MPs debated the EU Citizens Resident in the United Kingdom (Right To Stay) Bill. The Bill is expected to have its Second Reading on Friday 21 October 2016.
On Wednesday 13 July, MPs debated the National Health Service Bill. The Bill is expected to have its Second Reading on Friday 4 November 2016.
Urgent Questions and Statements
This week Urgent Questions were asked on:
- Parliament news: Urgent Question on Parliamentary approval before triggering Article 50: 11 July 2016
- Parliament news: Urgent Question on staff safety in prisons: 11 July 2016
There was one Ministerial Statement this week.
Prime Minister's Questions
On Wednesday 13 July, MPs asked Prime Minister, David Cameron, questions about effects of the EU referendum result on Northern Ireland, levels of homelessness in the UK, the UK economy and more.
Next week, Prime Minister's Questions will be taken by Theresa May, following the Conservative party's leadership election.
Watch PMQs from this week:
E-petitions debates
On Monday 11 July, in the Westminster Hall Chamber, MPs debated an e-petition relating to school penalty fines and authorised absence from school.
Opposition day debates
On Tuesday 12 July, MPs debated the energy and environmental implications of the EU referendum result and SATs results in the House of Commons. These subjects were chosen by the Opposition.
Backbench business debates
On Thursday 14 July in the Westminster Hall, MPs took part in two debates which had been scheduled by the Backbench Business Committee. These debates were on the contribution of cooperatives to the economy, and maternity discrimination.
Statutory Instruments
On Wednesday 13 July, MPs approved the draft Terrorism Act 2000 (Proscribed Organisations) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2016 without a division.
General debates
On Wednesday 13 and Thursday 14 July in the Commons Chamber, MPs took part in a general debate on the report of the Iraq Inquiry.
Westminster Hall debates
Debates on a variety of different subjects also took place in Westminster Hall on Monday 11, Tuesday 12, Wednesday 13 and Thursday 14 July. 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.
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