This week in the Commons: 26 October 2017
27 October 2017 (updated on 27 October 2017)
This week in the House of Commons MPs debated the Automated and Electric Vehicles Bill, social care, global LGBT rights and more.
Legislation: Government Bills
Automated and Electric Vehicles Bill
The Automated and Electric Vehicles Bill had its Second Reading in the Commons on Monday 23 October and has been sent to Public Bill Committee for detailed examination and evidence gathering.
- Parliament news: Automated and Electric Vehicles Bill: Commons Second Reading
- Parliament news: Have your say on the Automated and Electric Vehicles Bill
Smart Meters Bill
The Smart Meters Bill had its Second Reading in the Commons on Tuesday 24 October and has been sent to Public Bill Committee for detailed examination and evidence gathering.
- Parliament news: Smart Meters Bill: Commons Second Reading
- Parliament news: Have your say on the Smart Meters Bill
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: Liberation of Raqqa
- Parliament news: Parliamentary vote on final EU withdrawal agreement
There was also one Ministerial Statement this week:
Prime Minister's Questions
On Wednesday 25 October MPs asked the Prime minister questions about Universal Credit, the minimum wage and more.
Watch PMQs from this week:
Opposition day debates
On Wednesday 25 October MPs debated social care and supported housing in the House of Commons.
Backbench business debates
On Thursday 26 October in the Commons Chamber, MPs took part in two 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 24, Wednesday 25 and Thursday 26 October. 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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