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15 July 2026 — 4 items
Scotland
This is a scheduled oral question session on Scotland in the Commons chamber. MPs will pose questions to the Scotland Office or relevant UK ministers about Scottish affairs, policy, and governance. The specific topics to be raised are not yet determined, as this is a standing slot for Scottish business rather than debate on a named bill or policy initiative.
Commons - Main Chamber Sir Keir Starmer
Prime Minister's Question Time (PMQs) is the weekly Commons session in which Sir Keir Starmer, as Prime Minister, faces questions from opposition MPs and backbenchers. It is a ritual test of the government's record on the issues of the day and an opportunity for the Prime Minister to defend policy and attack the opposition. The session typically lasts 30 minutes and covers whatever is uppermost in politics that week—recent decisions, economic news, public service failures, or scandals.
Energy and Digital Infrastructure (Planning)
A Conservative MP is presenting a bill to streamline planning processes for energy infrastructure and digital networks. The measure aims to reduce delays in deploying renewable energy facilities, grid upgrades, and broadband rollout by reforming how local authorities handle applications for these projects.
Registration of stillbirths (England and Wales)
Jim McMahon is proposing a change to the law requiring stillbirths in England and Wales to be formally registered. Currently, stillbirths before 24 weeks of pregnancy do not have to be registered, meaning families do not receive an official record of their loss. The motion calls for registration to become mandatory across all gestational ages, giving bereaved parents legal recognition and a certificate of their child.