The week in Westminster: February 20th – 24th
After their half-term break MPs are back for a week of fighting talk – over clashes with the Lords, the Scottish independence referendum and even the wages of EU staff.
COMMONS
Monday
Questions – defence
Backbench business – Iran
Adjournment debate – future of biomass
Tuesday
Questions – health
Ten minute rule motion – road safety
Consideration of Lords amendments
Motion – remuneration of EU staff
Private business
Adjournment debate – cost structure of the pension industry
Wednesday
Questions – Scotland
Prime minister's questions
Ten minute rule motion – annual statements on healthcare costs
Opposition day – publication of NHS risk register
Adjournment debate – consular assistance for UK nationals who own property at Turquoise resort in Bodrum
Thursday
Questions – transport
Business statement – leader of the House
Motions – on benefits and pensions
Adjournment debate – motor insurance fraud and the death of Rickey Burlton
LORDS
The Lords is in recess this week
PICK OF THE COMMITTEES
Tuesday
13:00 – Cabinet Office minister Oliver Letwin, before public administration select committee, on: strategic thinking in government
14:15 – Scottish secretary Michael Moore, before Scottish affairs committee, on: referendum on separation for Scotland
15:15 – Cabinet secretary Sir Jeremy Heywood, before public accounts committee, on: accountability
