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This week in the Commons: 5-9 September 2016

9 September 2016 (updated on 9 September 2016)

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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:

Urgent Questions and Statements

This week Urgent Questions were asked on:

There were two Ministerial Statements this week.

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.

    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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