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| By Justin Parkinson Political reporter, BBC News | By Justin Parkinson Political reporter, BBC News |
| 1247: There seems to be a strong theme developing on the text front, criticising Mr Brown's performance today in his exchanges with Mr Cameron. Here is another: Maybe the Speaker should spend the summer recess remembering how to do his job. It would make a pleasant change seeing the Speaker interject and request that Brown answers the questions asked.Mark, Bracknell | |
| 1246: MPs are debating their own expenses again, with a series of votes expected later. | |
| 1243: Another text: Mr Brown, could you explain to the House the point of prime minister's questions?Na Breithne, London | |
| 1239: Debating Mr Cameron's criticism that Mr Brown is "useless", Mr Duncan Smith says PMQs is a "rough old business". | |
| 1236: Iain Duncan Smith says the government looks like it is "not in charge". | 1236: Iain Duncan Smith says the government looks like it is "not in charge". |
| 1236: Nick Robinson says PMQs was "dull" because the mood has changed in Westminster as "no one thinks" Mr Brown is "about to go". | 1236: Nick Robinson says PMQs was "dull" because the mood has changed in Westminster as "no one thinks" Mr Brown is "about to go". |
| 1235: Labour's Dawn Butler tells The Daily Politics there are "rumours" of a summer government reshuffle. Nick Robinson says it is more likely to happen in the autumn. | 1235: Labour's Dawn Butler tells The Daily Politics there are "rumours" of a summer government reshuffle. Nick Robinson says it is more likely to happen in the autumn. |
| 1232: It's over for the summer. The Daily Politics' Andrew Neil says it was "one of the duller" sessions of the last parliamentary year. | 1232: It's over for the summer. The Daily Politics' Andrew Neil says it was "one of the duller" sessions of the last parliamentary year. |
| 1230: Mr Brown, returning to the issue of anti-social families, says the whole point of intervening is that parents sign a contract and get "24-hour help". He adds that crime management needs tougher punishments and that every child will be "expected to behave properly". | 1230: Mr Brown, returning to the issue of anti-social families, says the whole point of intervening is that parents sign a contract and get "24-hour help". He adds that crime management needs tougher punishments and that every child will be "expected to behave properly". |
| 1229: Another of your texts: Gas/electric taxed at 5% VAT. This tax, in the UK, is unfair as we are a colder climate despite global warming. Harry. W1 | 1229: Another of your texts: Gas/electric taxed at 5% VAT. This tax, in the UK, is unfair as we are a colder climate despite global warming. Harry. W1 |
| 1228: Mr Brown says the rising amount of people giving up smoking can be "directly attributed" to bans on lighting up in public places. | 1228: Mr Brown says the rising amount of people giving up smoking can be "directly attributed" to bans on lighting up in public places. |
| 1227: Lib Dem environment spokesman says it is a "disgrace" that some airlines are running flights with no passengers to keep their slots. Mr Brown says he will look into the issue. | 1227: Lib Dem environment spokesman says it is a "disgrace" that some airlines are running flights with no passengers to keep their slots. Mr Brown says he will look into the issue. |
| 1226: Mr Brown, talking about sentences for causing death by dangerous driving, said the government would go ahead with plans to increase punishments. | 1226: Mr Brown, talking about sentences for causing death by dangerous driving, said the government would go ahead with plans to increase punishments. |
| 1224: Lib Dem Jo Swinson mentions the PM's "bucket and spade" holiday in Suffolk and asks what can be done to help cure skin cancer. Mr Brown says it is essential people can be seen quickly and ministers are working to beat skin cancer "in the long run". | 1224: Lib Dem Jo Swinson mentions the PM's "bucket and spade" holiday in Suffolk and asks what can be done to help cure skin cancer. Mr Brown says it is essential people can be seen quickly and ministers are working to beat skin cancer "in the long run". |
| 1223: Former Tory chancellor Ken Clarke says the PM has "made a mess" of the public finances. The atmosphere, which was a bit flat, has picked up. Mr Brown defends his record. | 1223: Former Tory chancellor Ken Clarke says the PM has "made a mess" of the public finances. The atmosphere, which was a bit flat, has picked up. Mr Brown defends his record. |
| 1223: Mr Brown says the government is investing in flood defences. | 1223: Mr Brown says the government is investing in flood defences. |
| 1221:Asked whether the price of petrol is "too high or too low", Mr Brown says it is "too high" and that he is working to get the price down and reduce dependence on oil. | 1221:Asked whether the price of petrol is "too high or too low", Mr Brown says it is "too high" and that he is working to get the price down and reduce dependence on oil. |
| 1220: Here is one of the texts that you have sent in: PMQ results. Questions 6 Answers 0. Keith Wiseman, Bury Lancs | 1220: Here is one of the texts that you have sent in: PMQ results. Questions 6 Answers 0. Keith Wiseman, Bury Lancs |
| 1219: Tory Mark Lancaster asks about violent assault using broken glass and urges the PM to support a campaign to increase the use of plastic glasses in pubs and clubs. Mr Brown agrees to look at the idea. | 1219: Tory Mark Lancaster asks about violent assault using broken glass and urges the PM to support a campaign to increase the use of plastic glasses in pubs and clubs. Mr Brown agrees to look at the idea. |
| 1217:Plaid Cymru's Elfyn Llwyd asks why his party's membership is rising. Mr Brown says increased funding to Wales is due to a Labour government in Westminster. | 1217:Plaid Cymru's Elfyn Llwyd asks why his party's membership is rising. Mr Brown says increased funding to Wales is due to a Labour government in Westminster. |
| 1216: Labour's John Mann asks about drug treatment programmes. Mr Brown says the government has funded a "number of initiatives". | 1216: Labour's John Mann asks about drug treatment programmes. Mr Brown says the government has funded a "number of initiatives". |
| 1213: Mr Brown says demand for oil exceeds supply, so the UK must lower its dependence on it as an energy source. | 1213: Mr Brown says demand for oil exceeds supply, so the UK must lower its dependence on it as an energy source. |
| 1212: Mr Clegg accuses Mr Brown of "tinkering" and asks him to "come up with real answers" during his summer break. Mr Brown says he is doing the necessary things for "difficult times". | 1212: Mr Clegg accuses Mr Brown of "tinkering" and asks him to "come up with real answers" during his summer break. Mr Brown says he is doing the necessary things for "difficult times". |
| 1211: Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg says a "winter of discontent is just around the corner". Mr Brown responds that more jobs are being created. | 1211: Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg says a "winter of discontent is just around the corner". Mr Brown responds that more jobs are being created. |
| 1210: Labour's John McDonnell, who fought Mr Brown for the party leadership, asks him to "reassess" the consequences of a third runway at Heathrow. The PM says it is a "big, strategic decision" for the country and it must go ahead. | 1210: Labour's John McDonnell, who fought Mr Brown for the party leadership, asks him to "reassess" the consequences of a third runway at Heathrow. The PM says it is a "big, strategic decision" for the country and it must go ahead. |
| 1208: Amid rowdy scenes, Mr Cameron says Mr Brown should have a PM who "can provide leadership and tell the truth". Mr Brown says Mr Cameron "ran away" on issues like nuclear energy and terrorism. | 1208: Amid rowdy scenes, Mr Cameron says Mr Brown should have a PM who "can provide leadership and tell the truth". Mr Brown says Mr Cameron "ran away" on issues like nuclear energy and terrorism. |
| 1207: The Tory leader moves on to MPs' expenses, asking why the PM was not at the vote on the issue last week. Mr Brown says there must be the "maximum transparency" and the end of the "so-called John Lewis list". | 1207: The Tory leader moves on to MPs' expenses, asking why the PM was not at the vote on the issue last week. Mr Brown says there must be the "maximum transparency" and the end of the "so-called John Lewis list". |
| 1206: Mr Cameron asks whether recent policy announcements had anything to do with the forthcoming Glasgow East by-election. Mr Cameron calls the prime minister "useless", to loud cries from the Tory backbenches. | 1206: Mr Cameron asks whether recent policy announcements had anything to do with the forthcoming Glasgow East by-election. Mr Cameron calls the prime minister "useless", to loud cries from the Tory backbenches. |
| 1205: Asked about vehicle duties, Mr Brown says the government's policy is correct. Mr Cameron says it is "not a green tax" but a "stealth tax". | 1205: Asked about vehicle duties, Mr Brown says the government's policy is correct. Mr Cameron says it is "not a green tax" but a "stealth tax". |
| 1204: Mr Cameron repeats his question about "who thought up this bright idea". Mr Brown responds again that problem families are being targeted. | 1204: Mr Cameron repeats his question about "who thought up this bright idea". Mr Brown responds again that problem families are being targeted. |
| 1202: Mr Cameron jokes about "planted" questions then asks who came up with the "bright idea" of asking knife carriers to visit stabbing victims hospital accident and emergency wards. Mr Brown talks about government plans to curb anti-social behaviour by families. | 1202: Mr Cameron jokes about "planted" questions then asks who came up with the "bright idea" of asking knife carriers to visit stabbing victims hospital accident and emergency wards. Mr Brown talks about government plans to curb anti-social behaviour by families. |
| 1202: A friendly question about rising household bills by a Labour backbencher is cut short by the Speaker. Mr Brown says the government will "continue to help hard-pressed families" and goes on to list various policies. | 1202: A friendly question about rising household bills by a Labour backbencher is cut short by the Speaker. Mr Brown says the government will "continue to help hard-pressed families" and goes on to list various policies. |
| 1200: Here we go. The last PMQs for three months. | 1200: Here we go. The last PMQs for three months. |
| 1159: Mr Duncan Smith says if he was still Tory leader he would go on knife crime, as it is a "big issue" that needs discussion. | 1159: Mr Duncan Smith says if he was still Tory leader he would go on knife crime, as it is a "big issue" that needs discussion. |
| 1158: Mr Brown has arrived in the chamber. | 1158: Mr Brown has arrived in the chamber. |
| 1157: BBC political editor Nick Robinson thinks MPs' expenses - which will be voted on again by MPs later - will come up at PMQs. | 1157: BBC political editor Nick Robinson thinks MPs' expenses - which will be voted on again by MPs later - will come up at PMQs. |
| 1155: The atmosphere in the Commons is getting more lively. Can Gordon Brown sign off with a good performance? | 1155: The atmosphere in the Commons is getting more lively. Can Gordon Brown sign off with a good performance? |
| 1152: BBC Two's The Daily Politics is debating the public sector strikes. Former Tory leader Iain Duncan Smith will be giving his opinions on today's PMQs later. | 1152: BBC Two's The Daily Politics is debating the public sector strikes. Former Tory leader Iain Duncan Smith will be giving his opinions on today's PMQs later. |
| 1150: The chamber is looking quite busy now, with international development questions taking place. | 1150: The chamber is looking quite busy now, with international development questions taking place. |
| 1141: What will the mood be like today? My guess is that Conservative leader David Cameron will want to give his backbenchers a bit of Punch & Judy before the recess gets under way. Or could Mr Cameron go on MPs' expenses, the state of the economy, fuel duty or the walkout by council staff? | 1141: What will the mood be like today? My guess is that Conservative leader David Cameron will want to give his backbenchers a bit of Punch & Judy before the recess gets under way. Or could Mr Cameron go on MPs' expenses, the state of the economy, fuel duty or the walkout by council staff? |
| 1130 BST: Good morning and welcome to what will be the last prime minister's questions session before the long, long summer break (the next PMQs will be in October). I'll be keeping this page updated with all the key points during the half-hour Commons sessions from noon. I'll also be adding in the pick of the BBC pundits' views before, during and after the clash. You can also take part by sending me your thoughts direct by text or email, or by taking part in our live Have Your Say debate. Political correspondent Ben Wright will add his instant verdict on PMQs later. You can follow all the action on your mobile phone via the BBC's mobile website or keep across the key moments via our Twitter site.Twitter | 1130 BST: Good morning and welcome to what will be the last prime minister's questions session before the long, long summer break (the next PMQs will be in October). I'll be keeping this page updated with all the key points during the half-hour Commons sessions from noon. I'll also be adding in the pick of the BBC pundits' views before, during and after the clash. You can also take part by sending me your thoughts direct by text or email, or by taking part in our live Have Your Say debate. Political correspondent Ben Wright will add his instant verdict on PMQs later. You can follow all the action on your mobile phone via the BBC's mobile website or keep across the key moments via our Twitter site.Twitter |