Prime Minister's Questions: 18 October 2017
18 October 2017
At Prime Minister's Questions Theresa May faced questions from MPs on Universal Credit, the Northern Powerhouse, housing and more.
The Leader of the Opposition, Jeremy Corbyn, asked questions on Universal Credit, falling wages, the public sector pay cap and the NHS.
Ian Blackford, Leader of the SNP, asked about the possibility of a 'no deal' scenario in EU negotiations and what preparations have been made for it.
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Full list of topics and questioners
Conservative MP Esther McVey (Tatton) asked about the Northern Powerhouse
Conservative MP Luke Hall (Thornbury and Yate) asked about Department for Work and Pension helpline charges
Conservative MP Martin Vickers (Cleethorpes) asked about investment in coastal communities
Labour MP Rachel Reeves (Leeds West) asked about the cost of energy
Conservative MP Fiona Bruce (Congleton) asked about the One Country, Two Systems principle in Hong Kong
Labour MP Margaret Greenwood (Wirral West) asked about job losses at Vauxhall
Conservative MP Richard Bacon (South Norfolk) asked about the community Home Building Fund
Labour MP Ruth George (High Peak) asked about Universal credit and the case of her constituent
Conservative MP David Tredinnick (Bosworth) asked about endangered species and the ivory trade
Labour MP Laura Pidcock (North West Durham) asked about Universal Credit
Conservative MP Victoria Prentis (Banbury) asked about Syria
Labour MP Lilian Greenwood (Nottingham South) asked about retro fitting sprinklers to high rise buildings
Conservative MP Robert Courts (Witney) asked about mental health support in the armed forces
Labour MP Dr Alan Whitehead (Southampton, Test) asked the effect of Universal Credit on housing associations finances
Conservative MP David Amess (Southend West) asked about Teddy Taylor
Labour MP Julie Cooper (Burnley) asked about schools funding in Lancashire
Conservative MP James Cleverly (Braintree) asked about Government investment in training
Labour MP Joan Ryan (Enfield North) asked about the private rented sector
Conservative MP Lucy Frazer (South East Cambridgeshire) asked about terrorist material online
SNP MP John McNally (Falkirk) asked about attendance in the House of Commons
Conservative MP Philip Davies (Shipley) asked about the Opposition's stance on EU negotiations
Labour MP Sir David Crausby (Bolton North East) asked about the Northern Powerhouse and job losses
Conservative MP Andrew Selous (South West Bedfordshire) asked about the Strengthening Families Manifesto
Labour MP Dennis Skinner (Bolsover) asked about fracking by INEOS
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