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This week in the Commons: 31 October - 4 November 2016

4 November 2016

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This week in the House of Commons MPs debated the Cultural Property (Armed Conflicts) Bill, the Investigatory Powers Bill, community pharmacies, police officer safety and more.

Legislation: Government Bills

Cultural Property (Armed Conflicts) Bill

The Bill passed Second Reading without a division and will now be considered by a Public Bill Committee, which is expected to report by Thursday 17 November.

Investigatory Powers Bill

MPs debated amendments made by the House of Lords to the Investigatory Powers Bill on Tuesday 1 November.

The Commons insisted on its disagreement with Lords amendments Nos. 11-15, 338 and 339, so the Bill now returns to the House of Lords for further consideration.

Legislation: Private Members' Bills

Two Private Members' Bills were introduced to the House following Ten Minute Rule Motions this week:

On Friday 4 November, MPs debated the National Minimum Wage (Workplace Internships) Bill. The Bill debate was adjourned and Second Reading is scheduled to continue on Friday 24 February 2017.

Debate on the Harbours, Docks and Piers Clauses Act 1847 (Amendment) Bill has been rescheduled to take place on Friday 25 November 2016.

Debate on the National Health Service Bill has been rescheduled to take place on Friday 24 February 2017.

Debate on the Sugar in Food and Drinks (Targets, Labelling and Advertising) Bill has been rescheduled to take place on Friday 13 January 2017.

Debate on the Parental Bereavement Leave (Statutory Entitlement) Bill has been rescheduled to take place on Friday 18 November 2016.

Urgent Questions and Statements

This week Urgent Questions were asked on:

There were four Ministerial Statements this week.

Prime Minister's Questions

On Wednesday 2 November, MPs asked the Prime Minister questions about the British steel industry, infrastructure development, work allowances, Universal Credit and more.

Watch PMQs from this week:

E-petitions debates

On Monday 31 October, in the Westminster Hall Chamber, MPs debated e-petitions relating to grouse shooting.

Opposition day debates

On Wednesday 2 November, MPs debated community pharmacies and police officer safety in the House of Commons. These subjects were chosen by the Opposition.

Backbench business debates

On Thursday 3 November in the Commons Chamber, MPs took part in two general debates which had been scheduled by the Backbench Business Committee.

    Westminster Hall debates

    Debates on a variety of different subjects also took place in Westminster Hall on Monday 31 October, Tuesday 1, Wednesday 2 and Thursday 4 November. 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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