Saturday 7 November 2009
House of Commons
Main Chamber
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Westminster Hall
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Select Committee
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General Committee
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House of Lords
Main Chamber
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Grand Committee
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Select Committee
The House of Lords does not sit on weekends
Latest news from the House of Commons and House of Lords
Armed Forces: future defence policy
Afghanistan, troop and helicopter numbers, defence spend - expert Lords contributed to debate
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Debate on Copenhagen climate change conferenceEnergy and Climate Change Secretary, Edward Miliband, opens Commons debate -
Armed Forces experts debate in House of LordsFormer Defence Ministers and Chiefs of the Defence Staff take part in defence policy debate -
Policing and Crime Bill: Lords report stageIssues covered included regulation of lap dancing venues and gang-related violence
Bringing together parliamentary research and other useful material on a range of topical issues
Defence
Find out what Parliament is doing on the issue of defence, including operations in Afghanistan and support for British service personnel
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UnemploymentTopical issues page on unemployment, including the Library's monthly update on unemployment figures by constituency -
Economy and financeRead the latest Library research papers and Early Day Motions relating to the economy and finance -
Parliament, government and politicsDoes Parliament need to be modernised? How can more people be encouraged to use their vote?
Forthcoming stages in bills before Parliament
Public & Private Bills
| Bill Title | Stage | Date |
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| Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction | Commons Amendments | 09.11.2009 |
| Coroners and Justice | Lords Amendments | 09.11.2009 |
| Health | Commons Amendments | 09.11.2009 |
| City of Westminster | Carry Over Motion | 10.11.2009 |
| Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction | Lords Amendments | 10.11.2009 |
| Welfare Reform | Lords Amendments | 10.11.2009 |
| Health | Lords Amendments | 10.11.2009 |
| Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning | 3rd Reading | 10.11.2009 |
| Marine and Coastal Access | Commons Amendments | 11.11.2009 |
| Coroners and Justice | Commons Amendments | 11.11.2009 |
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