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Wednesday 17 December 2008

Prime Minister’s Questions

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Harriet Harman MP took the Prime Minister’s place at PMQs today as the Prime Minister is in Iraq.

The economy, unemployment and the housing market were on the agenda at today’s PMQs.

Ms Harman also took questions on pensioners and the armed forces compensation scheme.

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

Watch the broadcast again or read the transcript

· Watch PMQs on Number 10 TV
· Listen to PMQs (coming soon)
· Read the transcript (new window)

Question-by-question guide

Harriet Harman MP answered questions on:

· Unemployment
· Economy
· Energy companies
· Housing market
· Pensioners
· Afghanistan
· Armed Forces compensation scheme
· Building schools for the future

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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