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First up is Conservative Sir Henry Bellingham, who wants to know what progress the government is making in creating a more modern and efficient government estate.

He asks for an audit of government land. 

Cabinet Office Minister Ben Gummer says the government is delivering a "cost-effective" approach to its estate, but concedes "there's not sufficiently good understanding of public-sector land". 

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David Gauke, chief secretary to the Treasury, is defending Remain campaigners' claims that the UK risked a recession if it voted to Leave the EU.

He argues that the economy was in a stronger position going into the referendum, but he is encouraged about the positive state of the nation's finances now.

He claims Remain supporters had been right to warn of a possible downturn.

He tells BBC2's Daily Politics:

Labour MP Richard Burgon adds that both sides of the referendum campaign had operated the "politics of fear". He adds that he is worried about "the lack of a plan from the Conservatives" over Brexit.

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The Commons kicks off with questions to the Cabinet Office at 11.30am, after which Theresa May will take her first prime minister's questions since the summer recess.

Mrs May is expected to remain at the dispatch box for a statement on the recent G20 summit in China. 

The ten minute rule bill is from Labour's Melanie Onn on Workers’ Rights (Maintenance of EU Standards), and the main business is an opposition day debate on the Paris Agreement on climate change.

The adjournment debate, tabled by Labour's Kate Hoey, is on the proposed Garden Bridge and its implications for London.

House price growth slowed in August but buying a property was still 6.9% more expensive than a year ago, new figures show.

The Halifax, part of Lloyds Banking Group, said that the average home in the UK, external cost £213,930.

Prices in the three months to the end of August were 0.7% higher than the previous quarter - marking a slowdown in the pace of growth.

Property values fell by 0.2% in August compared with July, the lender added.

"House price growth continued the trend of the past few months in August with a further moderation in both the annual and quarterly rates of increase. There are also signs of a softening in sales activity," said Martin Ellis, housing economist at the Halifax.

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The government should ignore calls to limit future increases to the national living wage, a think-tank said.

The living wage of £7.20 per hour was introduced in April, benefitting more than a million staff aged 25 and over.

Some business organisations have been lobbying the government to restrain future increases in the hourly rate.

But the Resolution Foundation said that women, the young and older workers were most likely to lose out if future rises are limited.

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Construction of a UK-funded wall near Calais' so-called Jungle migrant camp will begin very soon, a minister says.

Dubbed the "Great Wall of Calais", external by some media, the 4m (13ft) wall will run for 1km (0.6 miles) along both sides of the main road to Calais port.

Home Office minister Robert Goodwill said security around the port was being "stepped up with better equipment".

The wall is meant to protect the road from disruption by migrants, thousands of whom live at the Jungle camp.

Work is expected to start this month, with the wall due to be finished by the end of the year.

The BBC understands it will not replace any existing fences.

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The UK should stop selling arms to Saudi Arabia while Saudi actions in neighbouring Yemen are investigated, a draft report by MPs has said.

The Committees on Arms Export Controls said it was highly likely that weapons had been used to violate international humanitarian and human rights laws.

The draft report has been seen by the BBC's Newsnight programme.

The UK government said it had received assurances from Saudi Arabia but the committee said this was not sufficient.

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The British public should have a chance to vote on government plans for the UK to leave the EU, the Lib Dems say.

Leader Tim Farron, whose party campaigned to stay in the EU, says it would be "completely unfair" if voters were not given a say on the deal devised by Brexit ministers.

He denied suggestions he was trying to overturn the 23 June referendum, when a majority backed the UK leaving the EU.

Brexit Secretary David Davis wants a "national consensus" for the UK's exit.

But Mr Farron says voting for Britain's departure from the EU "is not the same as voting for a destination".

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Australia and the UK are holding "preliminary discussions" about a post-Brexit trade deal.

Australian trade minister Steven Ciobo said the "strong historical bonds" between the two countries meant talks could be completed "quite quickly".

But with the UK unable to sign deals while still in the European Union, he said an agreement was at least two-and-a-half years away.

A separate deal between Australia and the EU is at a more advanced stage.

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Good morning and welcome to our coverage of political events this Wednesday. Today's main event is the return of Prime Minister's Questions after the long summer break. Theresa May faces Jeremy Corbyn over the despatch box at 12pm BST, with Brexit likely to be one of the hot topics raised by MPs. The weekly joust will then be followed by a Commons statement by Mrs May on her recent trip to the G20 summit in China. 

Follow us for all the twists and turns, commentary and live updates in what looks like a busy afternoon.