Today's PMQs focused, predictably, on the NHS. But the Punch and Judy nature of the session seemed particularly small in the light of events in Paris, writes James Forsyth, external for the Spectator.

The Guardian's Andrew Sparrow offers his snap verdict, external of the session: "Cameron had the single best line, about Miliband wanting to "weaponise" the NHS and it not being a weapon, but that's a point about political spin, and Miliband's line about Cameron not apologising to patients, but blaming them, was almost as good (even though, as far as I recall, Cameron wasn't blaming them) and, overall, the Miliband onslaught was pretty effective."

The Daily Telegraph's political correspondent Ben Riley-Smith notes , externalthat David Cameron indicated 16- and 17-year olds may be allowed to vote in the next election, after saying he is happy for MPs to vote on the matter.

The Independent: Cameron "emerged unscathed", is John Rentoul's verdict, external. "If Miliband cannot secure a debating points win on Labour's comfort-zone subject of the NHS, then Labour's election campaign is in more trouble than I thought," he wrote.

"Cameron fails to neutralise Miliband's NHS attack," opines George Eaton, external for the New Statesman. He adds:"The moment that it became clear that David Cameron had lost today's PMQs came when he charged Ed Miliband with using the NHS as a "political football": the traditional refuge of a Prime Minister in trouble."

That concludes our coverage of Prime Minister's Questions and the urgent question on the NHS, a subject we are likely to hear a lot more about in the run-up to May's election. Northern Ireland Secretary Theresa Villiers is now addressing MPs about the recent Stormont House agreement. BBC Democracy Live has live coverage of her statement and the rest of the day's proceedings in Parliament.

Commons Speaker John Bercow draws the A&E session to a close after more than a hour. More than 60 MPs asked questions, many drawing on the personal experiences of their constituents.

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Asked about Ed Miliband's alleged threat to "weaponise" the NHS as a political issue, his deputy Harriet Harman says the health service is a "legitimate political topic" and the government must bear responsibility for the "cracks that are showing" in the NHS. She tells the BBC that talk of pressures in the NHS are "mealy-mouthed" and it is patients who are suffering.

In response to a question from Tory MP David Morris, Mr Hunt warns Labour MPs against "scaremongering" over the state of NHS services, saying it is "incredibly demoralising for staff working on the frontline".

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Speaking on World at One, Chris Grayling and Harriet Harman have both condemned the deadly attacks on the offices of Charlie Hebdo in Paris. Mr Grayling said a free press was a cornerstone of democracy and Ms Harman said the attacks were a "fundamental" challenge to Western values. Both appealed for calm and warned of the dangers of a rise in Islamophobia in response.

It's getting heated in the Commons as Labour MP Clive Efford is told off by Speaker John Bercow for unparliamentary language. "It is unseemly to squawk", Mr Bercow says, after Mr Efford shouts what sounds like the word "idiot" as Mr Hunt responds to his questions about Lewisham Hospital. The Labour MP agrees to withdraw the comment.

Tweets, external: "Peter Bone pays tribute to Kettering and Northampton Hospitals, which have recently treated Mrs Bone."

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"If you focus solely on the numbers, it is easy to miss what is happening on the ground. The 2.4% figure equates to over 133,000 patients. That is a lot left waiting around - and that in turn causes delays elsewhere."

In the Commons, Conservative Chloe Smith claims some of her local Labour opponents have put out leaflets with "fake NHS stories". Jeremy Hunt says it is important for all parties to act responsibly.

In the Commons, Speaker John Bercow calls for "pithy and succinct" questions with lots of MPs trying to get in on the A&E debate. He reminds them there is still another statement to come, from Northern Ireland Secretary Theresa Villiers.

The full-blooded exchanges at PMQs are likely to be a foretaste of what is to come in the run-up to May's election, with David Cameron focusing on the economy and Ed Miliband putting the NHS at the centre of the political spotlight. In the meantime, you can follow the current NHS debate in the Commons and the rest of the day's proceedings in the Chamber on the BBC Democracy website.

Jeremy Hunt tells MPs three "broad factors" are behind the increase in A&E demand: An ageing population, younger people wanting "healthcare faster" and NHS trusts' refusal to "cut corners to hit targets".

Events in France are likely to overshadow the rest of the day's political developments. David Cameron is due to accompany Angela Merkel to an exhibition at the British Museum as part of her visit to the UK and the two leaders are due to hold talks in Downing Street, culminating in a press conference later this afternoon.

Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt is still taking questions from MPs on pressure on Accident and Emergency services, a topic that occupied much of PMQs. A number of Labour MPs are giving examples of overcrowding at their local hospitals.

During PMQs, David Cameron criticised Ed Miliband for saying he wanted to "weaponise" the NHS. But in the NHs exchanges afterwards in the Commons Labour MP Grahame Morris says: "It is a weapon, a powerful one for the treatment" of disease. Continuing the theme, he says the weapon has been "blunted" by government policies.

Back to events in France, the BBC's security correspondent Frank Gardner says he believes it is the worst terrorist attack in modern French history. He says Charlie Hebdo was an "obvious target" and the tragedy represented a "shocking failure of security and intelligence".