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Press release - Press briefing on next week’s plenary session - Friday, 29 September, at 11.00

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
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Press briefing on next week’s plenary session - Friday, 29 September, at 11.00

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  • Press briefing on next week’s plenary session - Friday, 29 September, at 11.00
    Spokespersons for Parliament and for political groups will hold a briefing on the 2 - 5 October plenary session on Friday at 11.00, in Parliament’s Anna Politkovskaya press room.
  • Interpretation of the press briefing will be available in English and French.
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  • Contacts:
    Jaume DUCH GUILLOTEP Spokesperson and Director General for Communication
    Delphine COLARDHead of Spokesperson’s Unit and Deputy Spokesperson
    Neil CORLETTHead of the Press Unit

Press release - Opening of 17-20 April plenary session

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023
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President Metsola called for prisoners of war in Russia to be treated humanely, at the opening of the session in Strasbourg.

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  • President Metsola called for prisoners of war in Russia to be treated humanely, at the opening of the session in Strasbourg.
  • Twenty days after Wall Street Journal journalist Evan Gershkovich was detained in Russia, President Metsola reiterated Parliament’s call for his safe release.
  • She also called for the immediate and unconditional release of jailed opposition politician and Sakharov Prize laureate Alexei Navalny, whose condition remains of deep concern.
  • Russia has an obligation to ensure that prisoners of war are treated humanely and in accordance with the Geneva Convention, the President underlined.

Prime Minister (Accountability to the House of Commons) Bill

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Thursday, March 18, 2021
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A Bill to impose duties on the Prime Minister relating to accountability to the House of Commons; to require the Prime Minister to be available to answer questions in that House on at least two occasions during a sitting week except in specified circumstances; and for connected purposes.

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A Bill to impose duties on the Prime Minister relating to accountability to the House of Commons; to require the Prime Minister to be available to answer questions in that House on at least two occasions during a sitting week except in specified circumstances; and for connected purposes.

Attendance of the Prime Minister at Prime Minister’s Questions (PMQs) since 1979

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Thursday, March 12, 2020
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Thislistnotes the number of Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs)attended by the Prime Minister since 1979.

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  • Thislistnotes the number of Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs)attended by the Prime Minister since 1979.
  • Prime Ministers QuestionsTimes

    The Prime Minister answers oral questions every Wednesday, when the House is sitting, from 12.00 noon to 12.30pm.

  • Prime Minsters absence Cover

    When the Prime Minister is away on an official engagement, their deputy or a senior minister will answer questions during(PMQs).

  • Prime Ministers Questions Different days (pre 1997)

    Until dissolution of the House of Commons in March 1997, PMQs took place twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays for 15 minutes.

Prime Minister's Questions: 3 April 2019

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Wednesday, April 3, 2019
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MPs put questions to the Prime Minister in the House of Commons

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  • Prime Ministers Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday that the House of Commons is sitting and gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime Minister.
  • Because it is so popular, free tickets are necessary to ensure entrance to watch Prime Minister's Questions.
  • These are available to UK residents who contact their MP to request them in advance.
  • Overseas visitors and UK residents without tickets can queue but will only gain entrance if there is space after ticket-holders.

Prime Minister's Questions: 20 March 2019

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Wednesday, March 20, 2019
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MPs put questions to the Prime Minister in the House of Commons

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  • Prime Ministers Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday that the House of Commons is sitting and gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime Minister.
  • Because it is so popular, free tickets are necessary to ensure entrance to watch Prime Minister's Questions.
  • These are available to UK residents who contact their MP to request them in advance.
  • Overseas visitors and UK residents without tickets can queue but will only gain entrance if there is space after ticket-holders.

Prime Minister's Questions: 20 March 2019

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Wednesday, March 20, 2019
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MPs put questions to the Prime Minister in the House of Commons

Key Points: 
  • Prime Ministers Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday that the House of Commons is sitting and gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime Minister.
  • Because it is so popular, free tickets are necessary to ensure entrance to watch Prime Minister's Questions.
  • These are available to UK residents who contact their MP to request them in advance.
  • Overseas visitors and UK residents without tickets can queue but will only gain entrance if there is space after ticket-holders.

Matt Hancock outlines new prevention-focused NHS long-term plan

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Tuesday, January 8, 2019
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MPs given opportunity to question Health Secretary on new plan

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  • 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.
  • Written statements are normally used to put the day-to-day business of government on the official record and in the public domain.
  • UK residents and overseas visitors can watch proceedings in the House of Commons by visiting the public gallery.

Matt Hancock outlines new prevention-focused NHS long-term plan

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Tuesday, January 8, 2019
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MPs given opportunity to question Health Secretary on new plan

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  • 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.
  • Written statements are normally used to put the day-to-day business of government on the official record and in the public domain.
  • UK residents and overseas visitors can watch proceedings in the House of Commons by visiting the public gallery.

Updated rules of behaviour and courtesies guide available

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Wednesday, December 19, 2018
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Updated rules of behaviour published

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  • An updated version of the Rules of behaviour and courtesies in the House of Commons leaflet and the accompanying guide have been issued by the Speaker and the Deputy Speakers.
  • The new leaflet includes updated advice on speaking in debates, Question Time, and conventions and courtesies in the Chamber.
  • The guidance brings together longstanding rules and conventions, and is updated from time to time to reflect changes in House of Commons procedure and evolving practice.
  • A more complete set of rules and conventions can be found in Erskine May and the House of Commons Standing Orders.