Allow the speaker to force the PM to answer the question asked during PMQs
Give the Speaker of the House the power to force the Prime Minister to answer the question asked rather than ignore the question.
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- 14 APR 2026Petition rejectedduplicate
You may wish to sign the following petition, which calls for similar action: Introduce standards for answers to PMQs to be enforced by the Speaker https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/762566
- 25 MAR 2026Petition created
Background
Prime Ministers Questions is a vitally important event which allows all members to ask the PM specific questions. It’s become clear that the PM uses this time to talk more about other parties and their actions rather than listening and answering the specific question asked.