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Wednesday 19 November 2008

Prime Minister’s Questions

Houses of Parliament; PA copyrightThe banking system, small businesses and tax cuts were on the agenda at today’s PMQs.

The Prime Minister also took questions on tobacco marketing, North sea investments and the winter fuel allowance.

Follow the links below to read the PMQs transcript or watch the broadcast again.

Watch the broadcast again or read the transcript

· Listen to PMQs (new window)
· Read the transcript (new window)

Question-by-question guide

The Prime Minister answered questions on:

· Economy
· Baby P
· Banking system
· Small businesses
· Tax cuts
· Pre budget report
· Libya
· US extraditions
· Post Office card account
· Tobacco marketing
· North sea investments
· Educational maintenance allowance
· Migrant workers
· Minimum wage
· Winter fuel allowance

Extra information

Prime Minister’s Questions is an opportunity for MPs from all parties to question the Prime Minister on any subject, although they usually focus on the key issues of the day.

The half-hour session, which takes place at 12:00 GMT/BST on Wednesdays while Parliament is in session, starts with a routine question from an MP about the Prime Minister’s engagements.

· Parliament website (opens in new window)
· More on the history of PMQs

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