This week in the Commons: 27 February-2 March 2017
3 March 2017 (updated on 3 March 2017)
This week in the House of Commons MPs debated the Government's estimates of public spending, the Bus Services Bill, International Women's Day and more.
Legislation: Government Bills
Supply and Appropriation (Anticipation and Adjustments) Bill
MPs debated the Government's estimates of public spending by Government departments over three Estimates Days for the 2016-17 Parliamentary session on 4 July 2016, 27 and 28 February 2017.
A Supply and Appropriation (Anticipation and Adjustments) Bill was brought in upon the resolutions and given its First Reading on Tuesday 27 February 2017. The Second and Third Reading for the Bill both took place on Wednesday 1 March 2017.
- Commons news: Estimates day debates 2016-17
- Supply and Appropriation (Anticipation and Adjustments) Bill
Bus Services Bill
MPs debated the Second Reading of the Bus Services Bill on Wednesday 1 March 2017. The Bill was passed without a division and will now be considered by a Public Bill Committee.
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:
- Parliament news: Urgent Question on loss of confidential NHS correspondence
- Parliament news: Urgent Question on the Prison Officers’ Association
- Parliament news: Urgent Question on cuts to entitlement to Personal Independence Payments
There were no oral ministerial statements this week.
Prime Minister's Questions
On Wednesday 1 March, MPs asked the Prime Minister questions about Personal Independence Payments, Article 50, mental health and more.
Watch PMQs from this week:
E-petitions debates
On Monday 27 February in the Westminster Hall Chamber, MPs debated an e-petition relating to attacks on NHS medical staff
Backbench business debates
On Thursday 2 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 Tuesday 28 and Wednesday 1 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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