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Today in Parliament: 12/05/2016

12/05/2016

BBC Radio 4 - Today in Parliament, 12/05/2016

MPs discuss the future of the BBC 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 BBC 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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