This week in the Commons: 13-15 June 2016
16 June 2016 (updated on 16 June 2016)
This week in the House of Commons MPs debated the Policing and Crime Bill, the Wales Bill, the economic benefits of the UK's membership of the EU, and more.
Legislation: Government Bills
Policing and Crime Bill
On Monday 13 June, the Policing and Crime Bill passed Third Reading in the House of Commons. The Bill will now be considered by the House of Lords.
Wales Bill
On Tuesday 14 June, the Wales Bill passed Second Reading in the House of Commons. The Bill will now be considered at Committee stage.
Urgent Questions and Statements
This week Urgent Questions were asked on:
- Parliament news: Urgent Question on UK security measures and Orlando attacks: 13 June 2016
- Parliament news: Urgent Question on violence in Marseille involving England fans: 14 June 2016
There were no Ministerial Statements this week.
Prime Minister's Questions
On Wednesday 15 June, MPs asked the Prime Minister questions about victims of press intrusion, the EU referendum, migrant workers and more.
Watch PMQs from this week:
E-petitions debates
On Monday 13 June, in the Westminster Hall Chamber, MPs debated an e-petition relating to foreign aid.
Opposition day debates
On Wednesday 15 June, MPs debated the economic benefits of UK membership of the EU in the House of Commons. This subject was chosen by the Opposition.
Westminster Hall debates
Debates on a variety of different subjects also took place in Westminster Hall on Monday 13, Tuesday 14 and Wednesday 15 June. 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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