This week in the Commons: 6-10 March 2017
10 March 2017 (updated on 10 March 2017)
This week in the House of Commons MPs debated the Vehicle Technology and Aviation Bill, the Spring Budget, and more.
Legislation: Government Bills
Vehicle Technology and Aviation Bill
MPs debated the Second Reading of the Vehicle Technology and Aviation Bill in the House of Commons on Monday 6 March. The Bill passed Second Reading and now moves to Committee stage
- Vehicle Technology and Aviation Bill: Commons Committee stage
- Have your say on the Vehicle Technology and Aviation Bill
Spring Budget
The Chancellor, Philip Hammond, delivered the Spring Budget to the House of Commons on Wednesday 8 March. Debate on the Spring Budget began that day and will conclude on Tuesday 14 March.
Urgent Questions and Statements
This week Urgent Questions were asked on:
- Parliament news: Urgent Question on Opel-Vauxhall: 6 March 2017
- Parliament news: Urgent Question: changes to housing benefit for 18-21 year olds
There was one Ministerial Statement this week.
Prime Minister's Questions
On Wednesday 8 March, MPs asked the Prime Minister questions about domestic violence and at-risk women, social care, Surrey County Council and more.
Watch PMQs from this week:
E-petitions debates
On Monday 6 March, in the Westminster Hall Chamber, MPs debated an e-petition relating to high heels and workplace dress codes.
Westminster Hall debates
Debates on a variety of different subjects also took place in Westminster Hall on Monday 6, Tuesday 7 and Wednesday 8 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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