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Prime Minister's Questions: 15 November 2017

15 November 2017

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At Prime Minister's Questions Theresa May faced questions from MPs on Universal Credit, police funding and alleged interference in UK elections.

The Leader of the Opposition, Jeremy Corbyn, asked questions on crime levels and police funding, retrofitting sprinklers in high-rise buildings, Universal Credit and rent arrears, NHS funding, school budgets and tax avoidance.

Ian Blackford, the SNP's Westminster Leader, asked about VAT on Scottish emergency services.

Full list of topics and questioners

  • Conservative MP Tom Tugendhat (Tonbridge and Malling) asked about the economy and house-building.
  • Conservative MP Mark Pawsey (Rugby) asked about provision of GP services in Brownsover, Rugby.
  • Conservative MP Oliver Dowden (Hertsmere) asked about the role of grandparents' in adoption decision-making.
  • SNP MP Drew Hendry (Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey) asked about Universal Credit.
  • Conservative MP Michael Tomlinson (Mid Dorset and North Poole) asked about scrutiny of the European Union (Withdrawal) Bill.
  • Labour MP Carolyn Harris (Swansea East) asked about the establishment of a childrens' funeral fund.
  • Conservative MP Nigel Mills (Amber Valley) asked about community transport providers.
  • SNP MP Stephen Gethins (North East Fife) asked about potential job losses at BiFab.
  • Conservative MP Michelle Donelan (Chippenham) asked about contracts for newly qualified doctors.
  • Labour MP Mary Creagh (Wakefield) asked about alleged Russian interference in the European Union referendum.
  • Conservative MP Kit Malthouse (North West Hampshire) asked about internet governance and children.
  • Labour MP Marie Rimmer (St Helens South and Whiston) asked about violent crime and police funding.
  • Conservative MP Paul Masterton (East Renfrewshire) asked about measures to prevent dangerous individuals from entering the country.
  • Liberal Democrat MP Stephen Lloyd (Eastbourne) asked about Universal Credit and child poverty.
  • Conservative MP Zac Goldsmith (Richmond Park) asked about recent elections in Somaliland.
  • Labour MP Tracy Brabin (Batley and Spen) asked about Universal Credit and the need for photographic identification.
  • Independent MP Charlie Elphicke (Dover) asked about preparations for leaving the European Union
  • Liberal Democrat MP Vince Cable (Twickenham) asked about freedom of movement in key sectors.
  • Conservative MP James Duddridge (Rochford and Southend East) asked about the situation in Zimbabwe.
  • Labour MP Lucy Powell (Manchester Central) asked about costs related to the Manchester Arena attack.
  • Conservative MP Theresa Villiers (Chipping Barnet) asked about green belt protections.
  • Labour MP Angela Eagle (Wallasey) asked about the Prime Minister's record.
  • Conservative MP John Baron (Basildon and Billericay) asked about trade negotiations.
  • Labour MP Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi (Slough) asked about Western Rail Link to Heathrow.
  • Conservative MP Iain Stewart (Milton Keynes South) asked about the legalisation of same-sex marriage in Australia.

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