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This week in the Commons: 6-9 February 2017

10 February 2017 (updated on 10 February 2017)

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This week in the House of Commons MPs debated the European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill, the Occupied Palestinian Territories, the FA, and more.

Legislation: Government Bills

European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill

MPs debated the European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill in a Committee of the whole House on Wednesday 8 February 2017. No amendments were made to the Bill in Committee.

The Bill passed Third Reading by 494 votes to 122 (Division No. 161). The Bill will now be considered by the House of Lords.

Urgent Questions and Statements

This week one Urgent Question was asked on:

There were two Ministerial Statements this week.

Prime Minister's Questions

On Wednesday 8 February, MPs asked the Prime Minister questions about social care, Surrey County Council, the European Union and more.

Watch PMQs from this week:

E-petitions debates

On Monday 6 February, in the Westminster Hall Chamber, MPs debated an e-petition relating to the domestic ivory market in the UK.

Backbench business debates

On Thursday 9 February 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 6, 7, 8 and 9 February. 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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