MPs debate the rural economy and low income households
17 January 2017 (updated on 17 January 2017)
MPs are to debate the effect of the UK leaving the EU on the rural economy on Tuesday 17 January 2017 in the House of Commons.
The debate is the first of two Opposition Day motions to take place this afternoon on subjects chosen by the Scottish National Party. It will be followed by a debate on the effect of Department for Work and Pensions' policies on low-income households.
Effect of the UK leaving the EU on the rural economy
The debate is expected to start at approximately 2.45pm after today's statements and a Ten Minute Rule Motion on Burial Rights Reform.
- Read the Opposition Motion in the Order Paper: Main Business item number 2
- Watch the debate on the effect of the UK leaving the EU on the rural economy live on Parliament TV
- Read current Parliamentary material in Topics: European Union
Transcripts of proceedings in the House of Commons Chamber are available three hours after they happen in the House of Commons Hansard.
Effect of Department for Work and Pensions' policies on low-income households
The second of today's Opposition debates is on the effect of the Department for Work and Pensions' policies on low-income households.
The debate is expected to start between 5pm and 6pm. Timings are approximate as Parliamentary business is subject to change.
- Read the Opposition motion in the Order Paper: Main Business item number 2
- Watch the debate on the effect of the Department for Work and Pensions' policies on low-income households live on Parliament TV
- Read current Parliamentary material in Topics: Social Security and benefits
Transcripts of proceedings in the House of Commons Chamber are available three hours after they happen in the House of Commons Hansard.
Related Information
About Opposition Day Debates
Opposition days are days allocated in the House of Commons in each session for the discussion of subjects chosen by the Opposition.
Seventeen days are at the disposal of the Leader of the Opposition, the leader of the largest opposition party, to decide which matters are debated. Three days are usually divided between the other opposition parties.
The Opposition generally use them to raise questions of policy and administration. Frequently, two separate subjects are debated on an Opposition Day.
Watching Opposition Day Debates from the public gallery
UK residents and overseas visitors can watch proceedings in the House of Commons by visiting the public gallery.
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