This week in the Commons: 6-10 June 2016
10 June 2016 (updated on 10 June 2016)
This week in the House of Commons MPs debated the Investigatory Powers Bill, BBC White Paper, disability employment gap, carers and more.
Legislation: Government Bills
Investigatory Powers Bill
MPs debated the remaining stages of the Investigatory Powers Bill on Monday 6 June and Tuesday 7 June. The Bill passed Third Reading on Tuesday 7 June. The Bill will now be considered by the House of Lords.
Urgent Questions and Statements
This week Urgent Questions were asked on:
- Parliament news: Urgent Question on foreign national offenders in the UK: 6 June 2016
- Parliament news: Urgent Question on Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis: 7 June 2016
- Parliament news: Urgent Question on voter registration: 8 June 2016
- Parliament news: Urgent Question on air drops in Syria: 9 June 2016
There was one Ministerial Statement this week.
Prime Minister's Questions
On Wednesday 8 June, MPs asked the Prime Minister questions about voter registration, employment rights, the European Union and more.
Watch PMQs from this week:
E-petitions debates
On Monday 6 June, in the Westminster Hall Chamber, MPs debated e-petition 109702 relating to restricting the use of fireworks.
Opposition day debates
On Wednesday 8 June, MPs debated the BBC White Paper and the disability employment gap in the House of Commons. These subjects were chosen by the Opposition.
General debates
On Thursday 9 June in the Commons Chamber, MPs took part in a general debate on carers. The subject for debate was recommended by the Backbench Business Committee.
Secondary legislation
On Thursday 9 June, MPs approved the draft European Union Referendum (Voter Registration) Regulations 2016.
Westminster Hall debates
Debates on a variety of different subjects also took place in Westminster Hall on Monday 6, Tuesday 7 and Wednesday 8 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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