
12/05/2016
MPs discuss the future of the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ on the day Parliament is prorogued, ahead of next week's Queen's Speech. Susan Hulme has the best of Thursday in the Commons and the Lords.
A blueprint for the future of the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ is unveiled by the Government. Susan Hulme reports on the Commons statement of the Culture Secretary John Whittingdale and the response of MPs.
Also on the programme:
* MPs and peers take part in Parliament's ancient ceremony of Prorogation, ahead of next week's Queen's Speech.
* Could the clash between the EU Referendum and the Glastonbury Festival influence the outcome of the poll?
* MPs in the 'Vote Leave' camp seize on differences between migrants getting National Insurance numbers and the official immigration figures.
* Opposition MPs voice concerns about the privacy issues arising from installing Smart energy meters in the home.
* Are Westminster's committees doing better at holding Ministers to account?
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