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BBC Parliament Schedule — Wed 20 May

4:50 AM

House of Lords — 04:50

King's Speech Debate, Day Three - Part 3
The third day of debate in the House of Lords on the King's speech with a focus on education, culture, technology and energy security, from Tuesday 19 May.
Runtime: 1 hr 50 min
6:40 AM

House of Lords — 06:40

King's Speech Debate, Day Three
The third day of debate in the House of Lords on the King's speech with a focus on education, culture, technology and energy security, from Tuesday 19 May.
Runtime: 45 min
7:25 AM

Lords Questions — 07:25

Questions in the House of Lords to government ministers on Tuesday 19 May.
Runtime: 45 min
8:10 AM

House of Commons — 08:10

HS2 Statement · 19 May
Coverage of the statement in the House of Commons by transport secretary Heidi Alexander on HS2, the high-speed railway being built in England, on Tuesday 19 May.
Runtime: 1 hr 5 min
9:15 AM

Select Committees — 09:15

Transport Committee on HS2
Coverage of the Transport select committee session on HS2, on Wednesday 20 May.
Runtime: 2 hr 15 min
11:30 AM

House of Commons — 11:30

Questions to Science Secretary Liz Kendall · 20 May
Coverage of questions in the House of Commons to Liz Kendall, the science, innovation and technology secretary, and her team of ministers on Wednesday 20 May.
Runtime: 30 min
12:00 PM

Prime Minister's Questions — 12:00

Prime Minister's Questions · 20 May
Coverage of questions in the House of Commons to Keir Starmer, the prime minister, on Wednesday 20 May.
Runtime: 35 min
12:35 PM

House of Commons — 12:35

Russian Oil Sanctions Urgent Question
An urgent question on the government's loosening of sanctions on some Russian oil products processed in third countries, covering diesel, jet fuel and liquefied natural gas (LPG), on Wednesday 20 May.
Runtime: 45 min
1:20 PM

House of Commons — 13:20

King's Speech Debate, Day Five
Coverage of the final day of debate in the House of Commons on the King's speech, with a focus on 'defence readiness', on Wednesday 20 May.
Runtime: 6 hr 10 min
7:30 PM

House of Lords — 19:30

King's Speech Debate, Day Four
Coverage of the fourth day of debate in the House of Lords on the King's speech, with a focus on health, housing and transport, on Wednesday 20 May.
Runtime: 2 hr 30 min
10:00 PM

Prime Minister's Questions — 22:00

Prime Minister's Questions · 20 May
Coverage of questions in the House of Commons to Keir Starmer, the prime minister, on Wednesday 20 May.
Runtime: 35 min
10:35 PM

Lords Questions — 22:35

Questions in the House of Lords to government ministers on Wednesday 20 May.
Runtime: 45 min
11:20 PM

House of Lords — 23:20

King's Speech Debate, Day Four
The fourth day of debate in the House of Lords on the King's speech, with a focus on health, housing and transport, from Wednesday 20 May.
Runtime: 7 hr 40 min
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC Parliament tonight?

Tonight (Wednesday 20 May) on BBC Parliament, you can watch House of Lords, and Prime Minister's Questions. Check the full schedule for more details.

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When does programming end on BBC Parliament today?

Today's programming on BBC Parliament ends at 07:00 (07:00 your time) with House of Lords.

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