This week in the Commons 16-20 January 2017
20 January 2017 (updated on 20 January 2017)
This week in the Commons, MPs debated the National Citizen Service Bill, exiting the EU and security, law enforcement and criminal justice and more.
Legislation: Government Bills
National Citizen Service Bill
The Bill had its Second Reading and has now been committed to a Public Bill Committee.
Legislation: Private Members' Bill
Two Private Members' Bills were introduced to the House following Ten Minute Rule Motions this week.
- Burial Rights Reform Bill
- Promotion of Israeli-Palestinian Peace (United Kingdom Participation) Bill
On Friday 20 January, MPs debated the Merchant Shipping (Homosexual Conduct) Bill. The Bill passed Second Reading and progresses to Committee stage.
The Second Reading debate of the Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education (Statutory Requirement) Bill also took place. This Bill was adjourned until Friday 24 March 2017.
Urgent Questions and Statements
This week, Urgent Questions were asked on:
There were two Ministerial Statements this week:
- Parliament news: Statement on Northern Ireland Assembly election: 17 January 2017
- Parliament news: Statement on New partnership with the EU: 17 January 2017
Prime Minister's Questions
On Wednesday 18 January, MPs asked the Prime Minister about Brexit, the NHS and more.
Watch PMQs from this week:
General debate
On Wednesday 18 January, MPs took part in a general debate and debated exiting the EU and security, law enforcement and criminal justice.
Opposition day debates
On Tuesday 17 January, MPs debated the effect of the UK leaving the EU on the rural economy, in the first of two debates to take place on subjects chosen by the Scottish national Party. The second Opposition debate was on effect of Department for Work and Pensions' policies on low income households.
Backbench Business debates
On Thursday 19 January 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 Tuesday 17 and Wednesday 18 January. 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 is also available online.
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