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Wednesday 10 March 2010

Prime Minister’s Questions

The Houses of Parliament and the River Thames; Crown copyright

Maternal mortality, public spending and the armed forces were on the agenda at today’s PMQs.

The Prime Minister also took questions on Sure Start childrens centres, crime and school places.

We will offer a summary of the topics covered, as well as the chance to watch the broadcast again, from around 15:00 GMT.

Follow the links below to read the PMQs transcript or listen to the broadcast again.

Question-by-question guide

The Prime Minister answered questions on:

  • Armed forces voting
  • Lord Ashcroft
  • Afghanistan
  • Sure Start childrens centres
  • Crime
  • Maternal mortality
  • Counter-terrorism
  • School places
  • Defence spending
  • Public spending
  • Tax
  • Rail fares
  • Broadcasting

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.

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