MPs debated Queen's Speech: Day 6 - Economy and work
26 May 2016 (updated on 26 May 2016)
In the final day of debate on the Queen's Speech in the House of Commons, on Thursday 26 May 2016, MPs debated aspects of the speech relating to the economy and work.
- Watch Parliament TV: Day six of debate on the Queen’s Speech
- Read Commons Hansard: The Economy and Work
- Read Business Today: Thursday 26 May 2016: Business of the Day: Queen's Speech (Motion for an Address), and amendments a, c, d and e
The Speaker selected amendment (e) in the name of the Leader of the Opposition, and amendments (c) and (d). The debate was opened on behalf of the Opposition by Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer, John McDonnell.
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne responded on behalf of the Government.
Amendment (e) in the name of the Leader of the Opposition was negatived on division (Division No. 2: Ayes 300 votes, Noes 189 votes)
Amendment (c) was approved by MPs without a division.
Amendment (d) was negatived on division (Division No. 3: Ayes: 303 votes, Noes 52 votes)
The main question, as amended, was agreed on division (Division No. 4: Ayes: 297 votes, Noes 237 votes)
MPs agreed the following motion
"That an Humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, as follows:
Most Gracious Sovereign,
We, Your Majesty’s most dutiful and loyal subjects, the Commons of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland in Parliament assembled, beg leave to offer our humble thanks to Your Majesty for the Gracious Speech which Your Majesty has addressed to both Houses of Parliament, but respectfully regret that a Bill to protect the National Health Service from the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership was not included in the Gracious Speech."
The Queen's Speech
Her Majesty the Queen delivered the Speech in the Lords Chamber outlining the Government's legislative programme for the parliamentary year ahead on Wednesday 18 May 2016. Watch the Queen's Speech and follow five days of debate on the contents of the Speech in Parliamentary news.
- Parliament News: State Opening of Parliament 2016
- Parliament News: MPs debate the 2016 Queen's speech
- Find out more about the State Opening of Parliament
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