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Wednesday 14 January 2009

Prime Minister’s Questions

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Small businesses, VAT cuts and the New Opportunities White Paper were on the agenda at today’s PMQs.

The Prime Minister also took questions on the car industry, banks and Gaza.

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
· Read the transcript (new window)

Question-by-question guide

The Prime Minister answered questions on:

· Small businesses
· VAT cuts
· Sri Lanka
· Banks
· Gaza
· New Opportunities White Paper
· Middle East
· Food labelling
· St Helena Hospital
· Public investment
· Car industry
· Environment

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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