This week in the Commons: 8 December 2017
8 December 2017 (updated on 8 December 2017)
This week in the House of Commons MPs debated Brexit, Universal Credit, prison reform and more.
Legislation: Government Bills
European Union (Withdrawal) Bill
This week saw the continuation of the Committee stage of the European Union (Withdrawal) Bill.
The Bill will be scrutinised for three more days in a Committee of the whole House.
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:
- Parliament news: Social Mobility Commission: 4 December 2017
- Parliament news: Brexit negotiations: 5 December 2017
- Parliament news: President Trump's decision to move the US embassy in Israel: 7 December 2017
There were also two Ministerial statements this week:
- Parliament news: Report on recent terrorist attacks: 5 December 2017
- Parliament news: Social care: 7 December 2017
Prime Minister's Questions
On Wednesday 6 December MPs asked the Prime Minister questions about Brexit negotiations, Universal Credit, Israel and more.
Opposition Day debate
On Tuesday 5 December MPs debated Universal Credit project assessment reviews in the House of Commons.
Backbench Business debates
On Thursday 7 December in the Commons Chamber, MPs took part in two 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 4, Tuesday 5, Wednesday 6 and Thursday 7 December. 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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