The week in Westminster: June 11th – 15th
Parliament is in recess until mid-June for a two-week long Whitsuntide recess, as the coalition prepares the many bills outlined in the Queen's Speech for publication.
COMMONS
Monday
Questions – defence
Legislation – enterprise and regulatory reform bill
Adjournment debate – dementia services in the south-west
Tuesday
Questions – health
Legislation – defamation bill
Motion – European document relating to proceeds of crime
Adjournment debate – future of the Port of Dover
Wednesday
Questions – Cabinet Office
Prime minister's questions
Opposition day debate
Adjournment debate – government policy on funding for women in science
Thursday
Questions – culture, media and sport
Business statement – leader of the House
Debate – mental health
Adjournment debate – electrification of the Chase line
LORDS
Monday
Questions – adult care, HealthWatch, young offender sentencing, 16-19 BursaryFund
Legislation – financial services bill
Tuesday
Questions – public health info campaigns, sharp injuries, UK-French relations
Legislation – local government finance bill
Wednesday
Questions – credit unions, bosses' bonuses, school food
Legislation – European Union (approval of treaty amendment decision) bill
Legislation – civil aviation bill
Thursday
Questions – animal welfare, income tax relief caps, needs-blind admission to schools
Debate – European rail market