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Wednesday 26 November 2008

Prime Minister’s Questions

The Pre-Budget report, VAT cuts and credit cards were on the agenda at today’s PMQs.

The Prime Minister also took questions on benefit increases, utility companies and public transport.

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
· Read the transcript (new window)

 Question-by-question guide

The Prime Minister answered questions on:

· Economy
· Credit cards
· Pre-Budget report
· VAT cuts
· Banking system
· Benefits
· Utility companies
· Baby P
· Defence budget
· British troops
· Charities
· Public transport
· Currency

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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