UK Parliament
Debate: Black History Month - 21 October 2020
- Title
- Debate: Black History Month - 21 October 2020
- Runtime
- 37:10
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- MPs are now holding a general debate on #BlackHistoryMonth. The theme of Black History Month 2021 is #ProudtoBe.
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- Title
- Prime Minister's Questions with British Sign Language (BSL) - 20 October 2021
- Runtime
- 32:48
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- 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.
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, Sir Keir Starmer, asks six questions and the leader of the second largest opposition party asks two.
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- Title
- House of Commons – Wednesday 20 October
- Runtime
- 1:14:20
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Following the tragic death of James Brokenshire MP, MPs are paying tribute to James Brokenshire in the Commons Chamber.
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- Title
- Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs) - 20 October 2021
- Runtime
- 39:01
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- The British Sign Language (BSL) version is available here: https://www.parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/e4bc0903-25ce-4d72-aa48-31499f07ae31
Tributes to James Brokenshire MP can be seen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWFkHtozIwo
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.
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, Sir Keir Starmer, asks six questions and the leader of the second largest opposition party asks two.
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- Title
- House of Commons – Monday 18 October
- Runtime
- 2:11:10
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Following the tragic death of Sir David Amess MP, MPs are paying tribute to Sir David Amess MP in the Chamber.
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- House of Lords – Monday 18 October
- Runtime
- 1:28:36
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Following the tragic death of Sir David Amess MP, members of the House of Lords are paying tribute to Sir David Amess MP in the Chamber.
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- Title
- What’s it like to engage with UK Parliament as a researcher? Professor Simeon Yates
- Runtime
- 5:30
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- In this video interview, Professor Simeon Yates, Professor of Digital Culture, University of Liverpool, describes his experience of engaging with parliamentary select committees and POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology).
Find this video and accompanying resources, plus other researchers sharing their experience of engaging with UK Parliament at:
www.parliament.uk/academic-stories
For more information on engaging with UK Parliament as researcher or expert, visit:
www.parliament.uk/research-impact
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- What’s it like to engage with UK Parliament as a researcher? Dr Gbemi Oluleye shares her experience
- Runtime
- 4:31
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Dr Gbemi Oluleye, Assistant Professor/Lecturer, Imperial College London, describes her experience of engaging with an All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG).
Find this video and accompanying resources, plus other researchers sharing their experience of engaging with UK Parliament at:
www.parliament.uk/academic-stories
For more information on engaging with UK Parliament as researcher or expert, visit:
www.parliament.uk/research-impact
You can subscribe to a weekly email round-up of opportunities for the research community to engage with UK Parliament, sent by UK Parliament's Knowledge Exchange Unit. These opportunities include calls for evidence from parliamentary select committees, academic fellowship opportunities, requests for expertise from Parliament and more.
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- What’s it like to engage with UK Parliament as a researcher? Nicole Kennard shares her experience
- Runtime
- 7:12
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Nicole Kennard, PhD Researcher, Grantham Centre for Sustainable Futures, University of Sheffield, describes her experience of completing a PhD fellowship in the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST) from May – July 2021.
Nicole’s fellowship was funded by the Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST), the UK’s leading professional body for those involved in all aspects of food science and technology.
Find this video and accompanying resources, plus other researchers sharing their experience of engaging with UK Parliament at:
www.parliament.uk/academic-stories
For more information on engaging with UK Parliament as researcher or expert, visit:
www.parliament.uk/research-impact.
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- Title
- What’s it like to engage with UK Parliament as a researcher? Dr Ems Lord shares her experience
- Runtime
- 6:05
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Dr Ems Lord, Research Fellow and Director of NRICH, University of Cambridge, describes her experience of engaging with an All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG).
Find this video and accompanying resources, plus other researchers sharing their experience of engaging with UK Parliament at:
www.parliament.uk/academic-stories
For more information on engaging with UK Parliament as researcher or expert, visit:
www.parliament.uk/research-impact
You can subscribe to a weekly email round-up of opportunities for the research community to engage with UK Parliament, sent by UK Parliament's Knowledge Exchange Unit. These opportunities include calls for evidence from parliamentary select committees, academic fellowship opportunities, requests for expertise from Parliament and more.
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- What’s it like to engage with UK Parliament as a researcher? Dr Alisha Ali shares her experience
- Runtime
- 4:58
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Dr Alisha Ali, Associate Professor, Sheffield Hallam University, describes her experience of engaging with a House of Commons select committee.
Find this video and accompanying resources, plus other researchers sharing their experience of engaging with UK Parliament at:
www.parliament.uk/academic-stories
For more information on engaging with UK Parliament as researcher or expert, visit:
www.parliament.uk/research-impact
You can subscribe to a weekly email round-up of opportunities for the research community to engage with UK Parliament, sent by UK Parliament's Knowledge Exchange Unit. These opportunities include calls for evidence from parliamentary select committees, academic fellowship opportunities, requests for expertise from Parliament and more.
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- What’s it like to engage with UK Parliament as a researcher? Dr Seema Patel shares her experience
- Runtime
- 5:02
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Dr Seema Patel, Senior Lecturer in Law, Nottingham Trent University, describes her experience of engaging with a House of Lords select committee.
Find this video and accompanying resources, plus other researchers sharing their experience of engaging with UK Parliament at:
www.parliament.uk/academic-stories
For more information on engaging with UK Parliament as researcher or expert, visit:
www.parliament.uk/research-impact
You can subscribe to a weekly email round-up of opportunities for the research community to engage with UK Parliament, sent by UK Parliament's Knowledge Exchange Unit. These opportunities include calls for evidence from parliamentary select committees, academic fellowship opportunities, requests for expertise from Parliament and more.
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- Title
- Accessibility at UK Parliament
- Runtime
- 10:28
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- A 10-minute video to help you plan your visit including sections on arriving at Westminster, entry, security, access, assistance devices, and tours. For the latest information about visiting, please go to https://www.parliament.uk/visiting
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- Prime Minister's Questions with British Sign Language (BSL) - 22 September 2021
- Runtime
- 37:37
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- 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.
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, Sir Keir Starmer, asks six questions and the leader of the second largest opposition party asks two.
On Wednesday 22nd September, #PMQs was taken by the Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab.
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- Title
- Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs) - 22 September 2021
- Runtime
- 36:33
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- The British Sign Language (BSL) version of Prime Minister's Questions is available here:
- ParliamentLive.TV: https://www.parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/35992020-f259-4b43-944e-b406e1c6581c
- YouTube: https://youtu.be/8BsTU5RTtpY
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.
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, Sir Keir Starmer, asks six questions and the leader of the second largest opposition party asks two.
On 22nd September, PMQs was taken by the Deputy Prime Minister, Dominic Raab.
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- Title
- LIVE: E-petition debate relating to Covid-19 vaccination - 20 September 2021
- Runtime
- 49:00
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- The Petitions Committee has scheduled a debate on petitions relating to Covid-19 vaccination.
A member of the Petitions Committee, will open the debate. The Government will send a Minister to respond.
Read the petitions:
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/575801
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/577842
Find petitions you agree with, and sign them: https://petition.parliament.uk/
What are petitions debates?
Petitions debates are ‘general’ debates which allow MPs from all parties to discuss the important issues raised by one or more petitions, and put their concerns to Government Ministers.
Stay up-to-date
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- LIVE: E-petition debate relating to ethnicity pay gap reporting - 20 September 2021
- Runtime
- 1:11:16
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- The Petitions Committee has scheduled a debate on a petition relating to ethnicity pay gap reporting.
Elliot Colburn MP, member of the Petitions Committee, will open the debate. The Government will send a Minister to respond.
Read the petition: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/300105
Find petitions you agree with, and sign them: https://petition.parliament.uk/
What are petitions debates?
Petitions debates are ‘general’ debates which allow MPs from all parties to discuss the important issues raised by one or more petitions, and put their concerns to Government Ministers.
Stay up-to-date
Follow the Committee on Twitter for real-time updates on its work: https://www.twitter.com/hocpetitions
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- Prime Minister's Questions with British Sign Language (BSL) - 15 Sep 2021
- Runtime
- 13:43
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Prime Minister's Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place at midday every Wednesday when the Commons is sitting. It gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime 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, Sir Keir Starmer, asks six questions and the leader of the second largest opposition party, Ian Blackford MP, asks two.
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- Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs) - 15 September 2021
- Runtime
- 43:58
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- The British Sign Language (BSL) version is available here: https://youtu.be/4AyGT9KC-AU and here: https://parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/f00b1848-ead1-46e2-bc55-e27b79a33813
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.
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, Sir Keir Starmer, asks six questions and the leader of the second largest opposition party asks two.
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- E-petition debate relating to High Speed 2 (HS2) - 13 September 2021
- Runtime
- 1:29:00
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- The Petitions Committee has scheduled a debate on a petition relating to HS2.
Taiwo Owatemi MP, member of the Petitions Committee, will open the debate. The Government will send a Minister to respond.
Read the petition: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/563380
Find petitions you agree with, and sign them: https://petition.parliament.uk/
What are petitions debates?
Petitions debates are ‘general’ debates which allow MPs from all parties to discuss the important issues raised by one or more petitions, and put their concerns to Government Ministers.
Stay up-to-date
Follow the Committee on Twitter for real-time updates on its work: https://www.twitter.com/hocpetitions
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- LIVE: E-petition debate relating to funding and affordability of childcare - 13 September 2021
- Runtime
- 1:37:35
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- The Petitions Committee has scheduled a debate on a petition relating to funding and affordability of childcare.
Catherine McKinnell MP, Chair of the Petitions Committee, will open the debate. Vicky Ford MP, a Minister at the Department for Education, will respond for the Government.
Read the petition: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/586700
Find petitions you agree with, and sign them: https://petition.parliament.uk/
What are petitions debates?
Petitions debates are ‘general’ debates which allow MPs from all parties to discuss the important issues raised by one or more petitions, and put their concerns to Government Ministers.
Stay up-to-date
Follow the Committee on Twitter for real-time updates on its work: https://www.twitter.com/hocpetitions
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- Prime Minister's Questions with British Sign Language (BSL) - 08 Sep 2021
- Runtime
- 38:29
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- 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.
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, Sir Keir Starmer, asks six questions and the leader of the second largest opposition party asks two.
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- Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs) - 08 September 2021
- Runtime
- 36:19
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- The British Sign Language (BSL) version is available here: https://youtu.be/8HC6nqHDgeA and also here: https://parliamentlive.tv/event/index/7cfa34f7-3f48-4e98-99ed-d03ad63f711c
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.
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, Sir Keir Starmer, asks six questions and the leader of the second largest opposition party asks two.
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- Title
- Recall of the House of Lords: situation in Afghanistan (Part 2) - 18 August 2021
- Runtime
- 2:08:56
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- The Lord Speaker, Lord McFall of Alcluith, has granted a request from the government to recall the House of Lords from 11am Wednesday 18 August in relation to the situation in Afghanistan.
The House will sit under hybrid rules, with some members participating remotely and some from the House of Lords chamber.
You can also watch on Parliament TV: https://parliamentlive.tv/event/index/babe0a83-dcfa-4520-bd54-8e5610a2ec8e
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- Recall of the House of Commons: situation in Afghanistan (Part 1) - 18 August 2021
- Runtime
- 7:04:10
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- The Speaker of the House of Commons granted a request from the Government to recall the House of Commons at 9.30am on Wednesday 18 August to consider the situation in Afghanistan.
You can also watch on Parliament TV: https://parliamentlive.tv/event/index/392a628b-beda-4bc1-91df-584f2a1cdf90
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- Title
- Recall of the House of Commons: situation in Afghanistan (Part 2) - 18 August 2021
- Runtime
- 24:41
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- The Speaker of the House of Commons granted a request from the Government to recall the House of Commons at 9.30am on Wednesday 18 August to consider the situation in Afghanistan.
You can also watch on Parliament TV: https://parliamentlive.tv/event/index/392a628b-beda-4bc1-91df-584f2a1cdf90
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- Title
- Recall of the House of Lords: situation in Afghanistan (Part 1) - 18 August 2021
- Runtime
- 5:09:56
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- The Lord Speaker, Lord McFall of Alcluith, has granted a request from the government to recall the House of Lords from 11am Wednesday 18 August in relation to the situation in Afghanistan.
The House will sit under hybrid rules, with some members participating remotely and some from the House of Lords chamber.
You can also watch on Parliament TV: https://parliamentlive.tv/event/index/babe0a83-dcfa-4520-bd54-8e5610a2ec8e
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- Title
- Parliament for Researchers – how to engage with devolved legislatures
- Runtime
- 58:29
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- This is a recording of an online training session, delivered on 25th May 2021 by UK Parliament’s Knowledge Exchange Unit. This session explores research use by the UK’s devolved legislatures, and how to engage with each institution as an academic researcher. The session focuses on practical information and advice.
The chair is Naomi Saint, Knowledge Exchange Manager, UK Parliament. The expert speakers from devolved administrations are Emma Robinson (Scottish Parliament), Eileen Regan (Northern Ireland Assembly) and Hannah Johnson (Welsh Parliament/Senedd Cymru).
We recommend that all viewers watch the introductory section, which lasts just over 4 minutes. For those who then wish to skip to a particular devolved legislature, the section on the Scottish Parliament begins at 04:35, the section on the Northern Ireland Assembly begins at 21:46, and the section on the Welsh Parliament/Senedd Cymru begins at 43:26.
The training slides, useful links and resources, plus o...
- Title
- Visit Parliament: Welcome Back #shorts
- Runtime
- 0:17
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Title
- Visit Parliament: Welcome Back #shorts
- Runtime
- 0:16
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Open the door to a tour of UK Parliament this summer.
Book your ticket now: https://www.parliament.uk/visiting/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=0721-mar-ve-paidtours_ytshorts&utm_content=organic
#VisitParliament #shorts
- Title
- Prime Minister's Questions with British Sign Language (BSL) - 21 July 2021
- Runtime
- 49:21
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- 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.
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, Sir Keir Starmer, asks six questions and the leader of the second largest opposition party asks two.
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- Title
- Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs) - 21 July 2021
- Runtime
- 47:58
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- The British Sign Language (BSL) version is available here: https://youtu.be/zZ2YBRAMFeo and also here: https://parliamentlive.tv/event/index/6b568b10-111b-475b-ad92-32c5634437d7
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.
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, Sir Keir Starmer, asks six questions and the leader of the second largest opposition party asks two.
Want to find out more about what's happening in the House of Commons this week? Follow the House of Commons on:
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- Title
- Speaker’s Corner – Tracey Crouch MP
- Runtime
- 10:24
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Speaker of the House of Commons Sir Lindsay Hoyle MP sat down with Tracey Crouch MP to hear about politics, her passion for sport and surviving breast cancer.
Find out more about the Commons Speaker and follow:
- https://www./twitter.com/HoCSpeaker
- https://www.instagram.com/commons_speaker
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- Title
- E-petition debate relating to an amnesty for undocumented migrants - 19 July 2021
- Runtime
- 1:27:39
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- The Petitions Committee has scheduled a debate on a petition relating to an amnesty for undocumented migrants.
Tom Hunt MP, a member of the Petitions Committee, will open the debate. Kevin Foster, a minister at the Home Office, will respond on behalf of the Government.
Read the petition: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/567681
Find petitions you agree with, and sign them: https://petition.parliament.uk/
What are petitions debates?
Petitions debates are ‘general’ debates which allow MPs from all parties to discuss the important issues raised by one or more petitions, and put their concerns to Government Ministers.
Stay up-to-date
Follow the Committee on Twitter for real-time updates on its work: https://www.twitter.com/hocpetitions
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- Title
- E-petition debate relating to cervical screening - 19 July 2021
- Runtime
- 1:22:16
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- The Petitions Committee has scheduled a debate on a petition relating to cervical screening.
Tonia Antoniazzi MP, a member of the Petitions Committee, will open the debate. Jo Churchill MP, a minister at the Department for Health and Social Care, will respond for the Government.
Read the petition: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/317336
Find petitions you agree with, and sign them: https://petition.parliament.uk/
What are petitions debates?
Petitions debates are ‘general’ debates which allow MPs from all parties to discuss the important issues raised by one or more petitions, and put their concerns to Government Ministers.
Stay up-to-date
Follow the Committee on Twitter for real-time updates on its work: https://www.twitter.com/hocpetitions
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- Title
- Prime Minister's Questions with British Sign Language (BSL) - 14 July 2021
- Runtime
- 38:16
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- 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.
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, Sir Keir Starmer, asks six questions and the leader of the second largest opposition party asks two.
Want to find out more about what's happening in the House of Commons this week?
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- Title
- Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs) - 14 July 2021
- Runtime
- 38:17
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- The British Sign Language (BSL) version is available here: https://youtu.be/majVIPXfjCo and here: https://parliamentlive.tv/event/index/b617e04c-2812-45cc-9343-75cc995452f2
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.
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, Sir Keir Starmer, asks six questions and the leader of the second largest opposition party asks two.
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- Title
- LIVE: Petitions Committee evidence session on the impact of covid-19 on new parents - 14 July 2021
- Runtime
- 2:12:21
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- MPs on the Petitions Committee will be taking evidence on the impact of covid-19 on new parents.
One year on from the publication of its landmark report into the impact of covid-19 on maternity and parental leave, the Petitions Committee will hear from expert witnesses about the progress made against the problems identified and recommendations made to the Government in the report.
Read a summary of the Committee's report: https://houseofcommons.shorthandstories.com/how-has-maternity-and-parental-leave-been-impacted-by-coronavirus-/index.html
Witnesses
The Committee will be hearing from:
Panel 1
• Bethany Power, petition signatory
• Emily Tredget, Co-Founder, Happity
Panel 2
• Dr Sarah McMullen, Director of Impact and Engagement, NCT
• Sue Armstrong Brown, Chief Executive, Adoption UK
• Sally Hogg, Head of Policy and Campaigning, Parent-Infant Foundation
Panel 3
- Title
- E-petition debate relating to water safety - 12 July 2021
- Runtime
- 56:06
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- The Petitions Committee has scheduled a debate on a petition relating to water safety.
Catherine McKinnell MP, Chair of the Petitions Committee, will open the debate. Nick Gibb MP, Minister for School Standards, will respond on behalf of the Government.
Read the petition: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/576563
Find petitions you agree with, and sign them: https://petition.parliament.uk/
What are petitions debates?
Petitions debates are ‘general’ debates which allow MPs from all parties to discuss the important issues raised by one or more petitions, and put their concerns to Government Ministers.
Stay up-to-date
Follow the Committee on Twitter for real-time updates on its work: https://www.twitter.com/hocpetitions
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- Title
- E-petition debate relating to research into motor neurone disease - 12 July 2021
- Runtime
- 1:22:03
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- The Petitions Committee has scheduled a debate on a petition relating to research into motor neurone disease.
Martyn Day MP, a member of the Petitions Committee, will open the debate. Helen Whately, a Minister at the Department for Health and Social Care, will respond for the Government.
Read the petition: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/564582
Find petitions you agree with, and sign them: https://petition.parliament.uk/
What are petitions debates?
Petitions debates are ‘general’ debates which allow MPs from all parties to discuss the important issues raised by one or more petitions, and put their concerns to Government Ministers.
Stay up-to-date
Follow the Committee on Twitter for real-time updates on its work: https://www.twitter.com/hocpetitions
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- Title
- Prime Minister's Questions with British Sign Language (BSL) - 7 July 2021
- Runtime
- 44:29
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- 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.
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, Sir Keir Starmer, asks six questions and the leader of the second largest opposition party asks two.
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- Title
- Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs) - 7 July 2021
- Runtime
- 45:23
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- The British Sign Language (BSL) version is available here: https://youtu.be/Z-kkpullrBQ and here: https://parliamentlive.tv/event/index/c72b98e7-213b-473e-8d44-94e7642a1397
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.
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, Sir Keir Starmer, asks six questions and the leader of the second largest opposition party asks two.
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- Title
- E-petition debate relating to breed specific legislation - 5 July 2021
- Runtime
- 36:16
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- The Petitions Committee has scheduled a debate on a petition relating to breed specific legislation.
Elliot Colburn MP, member of the Petitions Committee, will open the debate. Victoria Prentis MP, Minister for Farming, Fisheries and Food, will respond on behalf of the Government.
Read the petition: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/300561
Find petitions you agree with, and sign them: https://petition.parliament.uk/
What are petitions debates?
Petitions debates are ‘general’ debates which allow MPs from all parties to discuss the important issues raised by one or more petitions, and put their concerns to Government Ministers.
Stay up-to-date
Follow the Committee on Twitter for real-time updates on its work: https://www.twitter.com/hocpetitions
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- Title
- BSL version - Lockdown easing update by Secretary of State for Health and Social Care - 5 July 2021
- Runtime
- 49:37
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care gives a statement on lockdown easing and Covid-19, on 5 July 2021.
Ministerial statements are a way for Ministers to bring an important matter to the attention of the House, often at short notice. Government Ministers may make oral statements to Parliament which usually address major incidents, government policies or actions. These take place after Oral Questions and any granted Urgent Questions. After making a statement the Minister responds to questions on its topic from MPs. An hour is allocated for this. Commons statements will sometimes be repeated in the Lords at an appropriate time to fit in with the main business.
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- Title
- Lockdown easing and Covid-19 update by Secretary of State for Health and Social Care - 5 July 2021
- Runtime
- 49:52
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care gives a statement on lockdown easing and Covid-19, on 5 July 2021.
Ministerial statements are a way for Ministers to bring an important matter to the attention of the House, often at short notice. Government Ministers may make oral statements to Parliament which usually address major incidents, government policies or actions. These take place after Oral Questions and any granted Urgent Questions. After making a statement the Minister responds to questions on its topic from MPs. An hour is allocated for this. Commons statements will sometimes be repeated in the Lords at an appropriate time to fit in with the main business.
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- Title
- E-petition debate relating to the protection of hedgehogs - 5 July 2021
- Runtime
- 1:16:29
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- The Petitions Committee has scheduled a debate on a petition relating to the protection of hedgehogs.
Matt Vickers MP, a member of the Petitions Committee, will open the debate. Rebecca Pow MP, a Minister at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, will respond on behalf of the Government.
Read the petition: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/550379
Find petitions you agree with, and sign them: https://petition.parliament.uk/
What are petitions debates?
Petitions debates are ‘general’ debates which allow MPs from all parties to discuss the important issues raised by one or more petitions, and put their concerns to Government Ministers.
Stay up-to-date
Follow the Committee on Twitter for real-time updates on its work: https://www.twitter.com/hocpetitions
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- Title
- Electronic Waste and the Circular Economy | Commons Environmental Audit Committee
- Runtime
- 6:52
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Electronic waste is growing faster than any other waste stream in the world. The UK produced over 1.5 million tonnes of e-waste in 2019, most of which ends up in landfill or incineration.
The research and recommendations in this video reflect the work of the MPs on the Environmental Audit Committee.
You can read the full report here: https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm5801/cmselect/cmenvaud/220/22002.htm
Take a look at our Shorthand: https://houseofcommons.shorthandstories.com/environmental-audit-e-waste/index.html
The Government’s full response can be read here: https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm5801/cmselect/cmenvaud/1268/126802.htm
- Title
- Prime Minister's Questions with British Sign Language (BSL) - 30 June 2021
- Runtime
- 35:06
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- 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.
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, Sir Keir Starmer, asks six questions and the leader of the second largest opposition party asks two.
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- Title
- Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs) - 30 June 2021
- Runtime
- 35:05
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- The British Sign Language (BSL) version is available here: https://youtu.be/4SOX6w3kM0g and also here: https://parliamentlive.tv/event/index/b59f84fa-ee2e-435f-a1a8-8d77d82bec80
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.
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, Sir Keir Starmer, asks six questions and the leader of the second largest opposition party asks two.
Want to find out more about what's happening in the House of Commons this week? Follow the House of Commons on:
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- Title
- E-petition debate on Black history and cultural diversity in the curriculum - 28 June 2021
- Runtime
- 1:02:47
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- The Petitions Committee has scheduled a debate on a petition relating to Black history and cultural diversity in the curriculum.
Chris Evans MP, a member of the Petitions Committee, will open the debate. Nick Gibb MP, Minister for School Standards, will respond on behalf of the Government.
Read the petition: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/324092
Find petitions you agree with, and sign them: https://petition.parliament.uk/
Committee investigation
This debate follows work by the Petitions Committee and Women and Equalities Committee to investigate this issue. The Committees heard compelling evidence from academics, educators, students, and petitioners on the need for changes to the curriculum, to ensure students experience a truly diverse education.
Find out more: https://committees.parliament.uk/work/739/black-history-and-cultural-diversity-in-the-curriculum/
What are petitions debates?
Petition...
