Harriet Harman took the Prime Minister’s place at PMQs today as the Prime Minister is in New York.
The working capital scheme, the NHS and VAT tax cuts were on the agenda at today’s PMQs.
Ms Harman also took questions on Northern Ireland, illegal drugs and the armed forces.
Follow the links below to read the PMQs transcript or listen to the broadcast again.
• Watch PMQs on Number 10 TV
• Listen to PMQs
• Read the transcript (opens in new window)
Question-by-question guide
Harriet Harman MP answered questions on:
• Burglary
• Working capital scheme
• Governor of the Bank of England
• VAT tax cuts
• NHS
• Illegal drugs
• Motor industry
• Foreign terror suspects
• Armed forces
• Economy
• Bank bonuses
• Northern Ireland
• Work related diseases
• Prisons
• Mortgage assistance scheme
• Sri Lanka
• Local newspapers
• Further education
Extra information
Prime Minister’s Questions is an opportunity for MPs from all parties to question the Prime Minister on any subject, although they usually focus on the key issues of the day.
The half-hour session, which takes place at 12:00 GMT/BST on Wednesdays while Parliament is in session, starts with a routine question from an MP about the Prime Minister’s engagements.
· Watch an archive of PMQs on Number 10 TV player
· Parliament website (opens in new window)
· More on the history of PMQs
