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Backbench Business Committee

Commons Select Committee

The Backbench Business Committee gives opportunities to backbench Members of Parliament to bring forward debates of their choice. It was the first business committee of any kind to be established by the House of Commons.

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Debate on funding for local authorities
11 October 2013
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Debate on adult literacy and numeracy
11 October 2013
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Debates announced for 17 October
8 October 2013
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Debate on child protection in the UK
12 September 2013
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Debate on employment rights
12 September 2013
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Westminster Hall debate on UK Trade and Investment
12 September 2013
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Backbench debates announced for 10 October 2013
10 September 2013
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Debate on age-related tax allowances e-petition
On Monday 9 September, MPs took part in a Westminster Hall debate on an e-petition relating to age-related tax allowances
9 September 2013
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Debate on North East Independent Economic Review report
4 September 2013
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Debate on high cost credit
4 September 2013
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Debates on child protection and employment rights announced
3 September 2013
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Debate on Cycling APPG report 'Get Britain Cycling'
2 September 2013
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Debate on future for postal services in rural areas
2 September 2013
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Launch of Procedure Committee report on Private Members' Bills
2 September 2013
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Debate in Westminster Hall on UK shale gas development
On Thursday 18 July MPs debated the issue of UK shale gas development. The Committee scheduled this debate following a representation from Caroline Lucas
18 July 2013
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Launch of CLG Select Committee report on private rented sector
17 July 2013
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Debate on economic implications for the UK of an EU – US Trade and Investment Agreement
17 July 2013
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Statement on Political and Constitutional Reform Select Committee report
17 July 2013
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Backbench business debates announced for dates in September
16 July 2013
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Debates announced for 18 July and 2 September
9 July 2013
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