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Adjournment debates take place at the end of every sitting day and are a chance for backbench MPs to raise an issue on any subject the Government is responsible for without calling for legislation.
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Watch PMQs with British Sign Language (BSL) – https://youtube.com/live/v-pOzECn55w?feature=share
Prime Minister’s Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday the House of Commons sits. It gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer MP, or a nominated minister.
In most cases, the session starts with a routine ‘open question’ from an MP about the Prime Minister’s engagements. MPs can then ask supplementary questions on any subject, often one of current political significance.
The Leader of the Opposition, Kemi Badenoch MP, asks six questions and the leader of the second largest opposition party asks two. If another minister takes the place of the Prime Minister, opposition parties will usually nominate a shadow minister to ask the questions.
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Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)
Prime Minister’s Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday the House of Commons sits. It gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer MP, or a nominated minister.
In most cases, the session starts with a routine ‘open question’ from an MP about the Prime Minister’s engagements. MPs can then ask supplementary questions on any subject, often one of current political significance.
The Leader of the Opposition, Kemi Badenoch MP, asks six questions and the leader of the second largest opposition party asks two. If another minister takes the place of the Prime Minister, opposition parties will usually nominate a shadow minister to ask the questions.
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Members are likely to examine the significant changes to the Treasury’s tax and spending plans, and potential implications for the economy, public services and government debt. The Chancellor is also expected to answer questions on topical issues, such as how her department handled the months leading up to the Budget and the recently announced leak inquiry.
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The Transport Committee examine how landmark reforms to the railways could lead to improvements for passengers, accessibility and a simpler ticketing system.
Across three panels, the cross-party Committee explore plans to create a new passenger watchdog out of Transport Focus, an existing consultative body, that would be given powers to monitor performance of rail services on behalf of passengers.
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The Work and Pensions Committee will hear from experts on the impacts of previous State Pension age increases, and the anticipated consequences of the next rise from 66 to 67, due to be phased in between 2026 and 2028. This will include how State Pension age increases disproportionately impact disadvantaged groups.
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Jake Winter is the founder of Wild and Fruitful, a Cumbrian producer of British chutneys and preserves which you can find in the Houses of Parliament Shop.
đź“ŤMade in Cumbria. Stocked in Parliament.
Explore the range: https://www.shop.parliament.uk/
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The latest Health and Social Care Committee report shows mental health services are at a crossroads.
We’re calling on the Government to extend the pilot of 24/7 Neighbourhood Mental Health Centres – so it can gather the evidence needed to roll them out nationwide. These centres offer a holistic service, providing individualised care and advice services for housing, employment and other issues. This could radically improve outcomes for people with severe mental illness.
Thank you to everyone who contributed to this inquiry, sharing their experience and expertise.
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The Environmental Audit Committee is holding an evidence session on the International Climate Negotiations: COP30.
We’ll be questioning the Rt Hon Ed Miliband, Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, after he led the UK’s delegation at the COP30 climate conference in Belém, Brazil.
MPs are likely to ask:
– whether the Government will commit new money to the Tropical Forests Forever Facility
– how will the Government support workers whose jobs are threatened by the energy transition
– the timelines of the UK’s climate finance commitments from next spring
– what the Secretary of State is doing to drive climate action across Government
– what the Government’s climate and nature priorities between now and COP31
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Frank-Walter Steinmeier, President of Germany, addressed Members of both Houses during an official state visit to UK Parliament.
