This week in the Commons: 5-9 September 2016
9 September 2016 (updated on 9 September 2016)
This week in the House of Commons MPs debated the Finance Bill, the Paris Agreement on climate change, and more.
Legislation: Government Bills
Finance Bill
MPs debated the remaining stages of the Finance Bill in the House of Commons on Monday 5 and Tuesday 6 September 2016.
The Bill passed Third Reading on division by 303 votes to 250 votes.
Legislation: Private Members' Bills
Two Private Members' Bills were introduced to the House following Ten Minute Rule Motions this week:
- Parental Bereavement Leave (Statutory Entitlement) Bill
- Workers' Rights (Maintenance of EU Standards) Bill
Urgent Questions and Statements
This week Urgent Questions were asked on:
- Parliament news: Urgent Question on breaches of international humanitarian law in Yemen: 5 September 2016
- Parliament news: Urgent Question on safety at Sellafield: 6 September 2016
- Parliament news: Urgent question on new grammar schools: 8 September 2016
There were two Ministerial Statements this week.
- Parliament news: Statement on exiting the European Union: 5 September 2016
- Parliament news: Statement on junior doctors' industrial action: 5 September 2016
- Parliament news: Statement on G20 Summit: 7 September 2016
Prime Minister's Questions
On Wednesday 7 September, MPs asked the Prime Minister questions about housing, the UK's single market membership and more.
Watch PMQs from this week:
E-petitions debates
On Monday 5 September, in the Westminster Hall Chamber, MPs debated an e-petition relating to the EU referendum rules.
Opposition day debates
On Wednesday 7 September, MPs debated the Paris agreement on climate change in the House of Commons. This subject was chosen by the Opposition.
Backbench business debates
On Thursday 8 September in the Commons Chamber, MPs took part in two general debates which had been scheduled by the Backbench Business Committee.
- Parliament news: MPs debate scamming and its effect on vulnerable individuals
- Parliament news: MPs debate the fourth industrial revolution
Westminster Hall debates
Debates on a variety of different subjects also took place in Westminster Hall on Monday 5, Tuesday 6, Wednesday 7 and Thursday 8 September. 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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