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This week in the Commons: 27-30 March 2017

30 March 2017 (updated on 31 March 2017)

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This week in the House of Commons MPs debated the Bus Services Bill, Pension Schemes Bill, the conflict in Yemen, and more.

Legislation: Government Bills

Bus Services Bill

Both the Report stage and Third Reading of the Bill took place on Monday 27 March. The Bill passed its Third Reading with Amendments and now returns to the House of Lords for further scrutiny.

Neighbourhood Planning Bill

Some Lords amendments to the Neighbourhood Planning Bill were agreed to. A Reasons Committee was established to explain why the Commons disagreed with Lords Amendment 12. The Bill has now returned to the House of Lords for further scrutiny.

Pension Schemes Bill

MPs debated the Report stage and Third Reading of the Pension Schemes Bill on Wednesday 29 March. The Bill was passed with amendments so now returns to the House of Lords.

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:

There were three Ministerial Statements this week.

Emergency debates

On Wednesday 29 March in the Commons Chamber, MPs took part in an emergency debate on changes to Personal Independence Payment Regulations.

Prime Minister's Questions

On Wednesday 29 March, MPs asked the Prime Minister questions about Northern Ireland's place in the UK, free schools, support and resources for the police, and more.

Watch PMQs from this week:

E-petitions debates

On Monday 27 March, in the Westminster Hall Chamber, MPs debated an e-petition 165672 relating to badger culling.

Backbench business debates

On Tuesday 28 and Thursday 30 March 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 Monday 27, Tuesday 28, Wednesday 29 and Thursday 30 March. 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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