Prime Minister's Questions
Wednesday 2 June 2010
The Gaza blockade, public sector spending and Afghanistan were on the agenda at today’s PMQs.
The Gaza blockade, public sector spending and Afghanistan were on the agenda at today’s PMQs.
The Prime Minister also took questions on university funding, Regional Development Agencies and NHS pay.
We will offer a summary of the topics covered, as well as the chance to watch the broadcast again, from around 17:00 BST.
Follow the links below to read the PMQs transcript or listen to the broadcast again.
Question-by-question guide
The Prime Minister answered questions on:
- House of Lords reform
- The Gaza blockade
- Rape prosecutions
- Taxes
- The economy in the North East
- Defence training
- Public sector spending
- School building programme
- Public sector pay
- University funding
- NHS pay
- Electric cars
- Medical treatment for veterans
- Afghanistan
- Regional Development Agencies
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 on Wednesdays while Parliament is in session, starts with a routine question from an MP about the Prime Minister’s engagements.