THIS WEEK IN PARLIAMENT

Monday 30th June
Today saw a Conservative opposition day. Martin Horwood spoke during a debate on energy security, on behalf of the party, and, during a debate debate on food security, Roger Williams spoke for the party.

Tuesday 1st July
Today saw the Report Stage and Third Reading of the Finance Bill; Jeremy Browne spoke on behalf of the party. In Westminster Hall, Alan Reid spoke during a debate on parading in Northern Ireland and John Leech spoke during a debate on Manchester’s bid for funding from the Transport Innovation Fund.

Wednesday 2nd July
Today saw the conclusion of the Remaining Stages of the Finance Bill. Jeremy Browne spoke on behalf of the party. Earlier, Nick Clegg took on Gordon Brown in Prime Minister’s Questions. He urged the Prime Minister to do more to help those suffering from mental illnesses. In Westminster Hall, John Leech spoke during a debate on flight paths around London. There was a debate on the twentieth anniversary of the Piper Alpha disaster where Sir Robert Smith spoke. Also, Alan Reid secured a short debate on HM Revenue and Customs offices in Scotland. 

Thursday 3rd July
Today will see a Topical Debate on Zimbabwe. Simon Hughes is expected to speak during a debate on MPs pay and allowances. In Westminster Hall, David Howarth is due to speak during a debate on women with particular vulnerabilities in the justice system.

Friday 4th July
The House will not sit today.

LAST WEEK IN PARLIAMENT 

Monday 23rd June
Nick Clegg responded to the Prime Minister's statement following the European Council (summit of EU heads of government). Danny Alexander responded to the Foreign Secretary's statement on the violence and intimidation in Zimbabwe. MPs then debated Lords Amendments to the Sale of Student Loans Bill. Stephen Williams welcomed the amendments. Later MPs approved the annual renewal of allowing up to 28 days detention for terrorist suspects. Chris Huhne set out the Liberal Democrat position. Chris also spoke in a debate on the removal of an anti-Iranian government organisation from the UK's list of proscribed (banned) organisations.

Tuesday 24th June
Today saw two Conservative opposition day debates. Vince Cable spoke during a debate on the cost of living, and Norman Lamb spoke on the 60th anniversary of the NHS. In Westminster Hall Lembit Öpik spoke on the regulation of the private rented sector, and Sarah Teather spoke on the Post Office network in Somerset, during a debate obtained by David Laws, who also spoke, along with fellow Lib Dems David Heath and Jeremy Browne.

Wednesday 25th June
Today saw the conclusion of the Remaining Stages of the Planning Bill. Dan Rogerson spoke on the contentious proposal for an Infrastructure Planning Commission, which will make the planning system less democratic. Andrew Stunell spoke on planning permission for mobile phone masts. Dan Rogerson also spoke at third reading. Earlier, Nick Clegg took on Gordon Brown at Prime Minister’s Questions over his failure to grant British citizenship to retired Gurkhas, and Vince Cable responded to a statement on the HMRC loss of data discs. Steve Webb responded to a statement on the Pitt Report on last summer's flooding. In Westminster Hall Tom Brake spoke during a debate on the Government’s counter-terror strategy and David Laws spoke on the teaching workforce in London. Additionally Andrew George obtained a debate on housing and planning estimates.

Thursday 26th June
Lynne Featherstone responded to a statement on the Equality Bill, and David Howarth to a statement on witness anonymity. Sir Robert Smith spoke during a debate on the Draft Legislative Programme. Phil Willis spoke in a Westminster Hall debate on skills for life.

Friday 27th June
The House did not sit today.