News

Wednesday 28 October 2009

Prime Minister’s Questions

The Houses of Parliament and the River Thames; Crown copyright

The Territorial Army, economy and climate change were on the agenda at today’s PMQs.

The Prime Minister also took questions on Pleural Plaque victims, British waterways and Gurkhas.

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

Question-by-question guide

Gordon Brown answered questions on:

  • Pleural Plaque victims
  • Territorial Army
  • Economy
  • India
  • Climate change
  • Grandparents
  • Afghanistan election
  • British waterways
  • Gurkhas
  • Air passenger duty
  • Lockerbie disaster
  • EU President
  • Telecommuncations
  • Low carbon industries
  • MP’s expenses
  • Transport
  • Astronomy

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.

Newsletter

Around the Web

Facebook Logo

History and Tour