This week in the Commons: 9-13 January 2017
13 January 2017 (updated on 13 January 2017)
This week in the Commons, MPs debated the Technical and Further Education Bill, Policing and Crime Bill, NHS and social care funding, and more.
Legislation: Government Bills
Technical and Further Education Bill
The Technical and Further Education Bill had its remaining stages in the Commons on Monday 9 January and now progresses to the House of Lords.
Commonwealth Development Corporation Bill
The Commonwealth Development Corporation Bill had its remaining stages in the House of Commons on Tuesday 10 January and now progresses to the House of Lords.
Policing and Crime Bill
MPs considered Lords amendments to the Policing and Crime Bill on Tuesday 10 January. MPs did not approve all amendments so the Bill returns to the Lords for further scrutiny.
Legislation: Private Members Bills
Two Private Members Bills were introduced to the House following Ten Minute Rule Motions this week:
On Friday 13 January, MPs debated the Broadcasting (Radio Multiplex Services) Bill. The Bill passed its second reading and progresses Committee stage.
The Civil Partnership Act 2004 (Amendment) Bill Second Reading debate was adjourned and will be resumed on 24 March 2017.
The Registration of Marriage Bill and the Health and Social Care (National Data Guardian) Bill passed their Second Reading without debate.
Urgent Questions and Statements
This week Urgent Questions were asked on:
- Parliament news: Urgent Question on perpetrators of domestic violence cross-examining their victims
- Parliament news: Urgent Question on report into government management of HMRC estate
- Parliament news: Urgent Question on the sale of Green Investment Bank
There were two Ministerial Statements this week.
- Parliament news: Statement on mental health and NHS performance update
- Parliament news: Statement on Northern Ireland Political Developments
Prime Minister's Questions
On Wednesday 11 January, MPs asked the Prime Minister questions about A&E services, support for victims of crime and more.
Watch PMQs from this week:
Opposition day debates
On Wednesday 11 January, MPs debated NHS and social care funding in the House of Commons, in a debate to take place on a subject chosen by the Opposition.
Backbench business debates
On Thursday 12 January in the Commons Chamber, MPs took part in two general debates which had been schedules by the Backbench Business Committee.
- Parliament news: MPs debate the situation in Yemen
- Parliament news: Security situation in the African Great Lakes region debated
Westminster Hall debates
Debates on a variety of different subjects also took place in Westminster Hall on Tuesday 10, Wednesday 11 and Thursday 12 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 are also available online.
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