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Deputy Prime Minister's Questions: 18 January 2011

House of Lords reform and the NHS were on the agenda at this month's Deputy PMQs session.

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The Deputy Prime Minister also took questions on social mobility and mental health.

Follow the links below to read the DPMQs transcript or to watch the broadcast again.

Question-by-question guide

The Deputy Prime Minister answered questions on:

  • House of Lords Reform
  • Parliamentary voting system
  • AV referendum
  • The Monarchy
  • Lobbying
  • Scottish electorial Commission
  • National Health Service
  • Wales
  • Social mobility
  • Mental Health Act
  • Alarm clock Britain
  • Digital Economy Act

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Extra information

Deputy Prime Minister’s Questions is an opportunity for MPs from all parties to question the Deputy Prime Minister on any subject, although they usually focus on the key issues of the day and his special responsibility for political and constitutional reform.

The half-hour session takes place once a month on Tuesdays while Parliament is in session.

Published 18 January 2011