Welcome to our weekly feature courtesy of Sebastian Salek, the brains behind Clear the Lobby, working to bring you all the laws MPs are voting on this week, and explained in plain English!
It’s the last week before MPs break for recess. Interesting to see a Brexit-related ten minute rule motion among the bills up for debate.
Monday 7th January
No votes scheduled |
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Tuesday 8th January
International Development Assistance (Palestinian National Authority Schools) Bill
Bans international development assistance to schools operated by the Palestinian National Authority that don’t promote values endorsed by UNESCO. Ten minute rule motion presented by Dame Louise Ellman.
Finance (No. 3) Bill – report stage and 3nd reading
Applies to: England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland
Implements the budget announcements unveiled last October.
Draft bill / Commons library briefing |
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Wednesday 9th January
Armed Forces (Derogation from European Convention on Human Rights) Bill
Exempts members of the armed forces fighting overseas from the European Convention on Human Rights. Ten minute rule motion presented by Leo Docherty. |
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Thursday 10th January
No votes scheduled |
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Friday 11th January
No votes scheduled |
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Last Week’s Votes
Passed
- European Union (Revocation of Notification of Withdrawal) Bill
- Mental Capacity (Amendment) Bill
- Defibrillators (Availability) Bill
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