The week in Westminster: June 11th - 15th

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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
 

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