The week in Westminster: February 20th - 24th

Friday, 10 February 2012 10:31 AM

After their half-term break MPs are back for a week of fighting talk - over clashes with the Lords, the Scottish independence referendum and even the wages of EU staff.

COMMONS

Monday

Questions - defence
Backbench business - Iran
Adjournment debate - future of biomass

Tuesday

Questions - health
Ten minute rule motion - road safety
Consideration of Lords amendments
Motion - remuneration of EU staff
Private business
Adjournment debate - cost structure of the pension industry

Wednesday

Questions - Scotland
Prime minister's questions
Ten minute rule motion - annual statements on healthcare costs
Opposition day - publication of NHS risk register
Adjournment debate - consular assistance for UK nationals who own property at Turquoise resort in Bodrum

Thursday

Questions - transport
Business statement - leader of the House
Motions - on benefits and pensions
Adjournment debate - motor insurance fraud and the death of Rickey Burlton

LORDS

The Lords is in recess this week

PICK OF THE COMMITTEES

Tuesday

13:00 - Cabinet Office minister Oliver Letwin, before public administration select committee, on: strategic thinking in government

14:15 - Scottish secretary Michael Moore, before Scottish affairs committee, on: referendum on separation for Scotland

15:15 - Cabinet secretary Sir Jeremy Heywood, before public accounts committee, on: accountability
 

Read More