Part 1: Business Today
Summary Agenda: Chamber
11.30am |
Prayers |
Afterwards |
Oral Questions: Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy † |
12.30pm |
Ministerial Statements, including on: |
Return of students to universities (Secretary of State for Education) † |
|
Up to 20 minutes |
Ten Minute Rule Motion: Problem Drug Use (Tommy Sheppard) |
No debate |
Statutory Instrument (Motion for approval) |
Up to 45 minutes |
United Kingdom Internal Market Bill: Programme (No. 2) (Motion) |
Up to six hours after commencement of proceedings on the United Kingdom Internal Market Bill: Programme (No. 2) Motion* |
United Kingdom Internal Market Bill: Remaining Stages (* if the United Kingdom Internal Market Bill: Programme (No. 2) Motion is agreed to) |
No debate |
Statutory Instruments (Motions for approval) |
Until 7.30pm or for half an hour |
Adjournment Debate: Flexible rail ticketing (Greg Clark) |
† Virtual participation in proceedings
Business Today: Chamber
Virtual participation in proceedings will commence after Prayers.
11.30am Prayers
Followed by
QUESTIONS
1. Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
The call list for Members participating is available on the House of Commons business papers pages.
URGENT QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS
12.30pm
Ministerial Statements, including the Secretary of State for Education on Return of students to universities
The call list for Members participating is available on the House of Commons business papers pages.
Virtual participation in proceedings will conclude after Ministerial Statements.
BUSINESS OF THE DAY
1. Problem Drug Use: Ten Minute Rule Motion
No debate (Standing Order No. 23)
Tommy Sheppard
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to require the Secretary of State to declare problem drug use a public health emergency; to require the Secretary of State to review the effects of welfare sanctions on people who use drugs; to make the Department for Health and Social Care the lead department for drugs policy; to require the Secretary of State to respond publicly to recommendations of the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs; to amend the classification of drugs in the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971; to make provision for safe drug consumption facilities; to decriminalise the possession of small quantities of drugs for personal use; to make provision about the stigmatisation of problem drug use; to amend the Equality Act 2010 to recognise drug dependence as a health condition; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
No debate (Standing Order No. 118(6))
Secretary Matt Hancock
That the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Blackburn with Darwen and Bradford) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2020 (S.I., 2020, No. 935), dated 2 September 2020, a copy of which was laid before this House on 3 September, be approved.
3. UNITED KINGDOM INTERNAL MARKET BILL: PROGRAMME (NO. 2)
Up to 45 minutes (Standing Order No. 83A (12))
Secretary Alok Sharma
That the Order of 14 September 2020 (United Kingdom Internal Market Bill (Programme)) be varied as follows:
(1) Paragraphs (4) to (6) of the Order shall be omitted.
(2) Proceedings on Consideration and any proceedings in legislative grand committee shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion four hours after the commencement of proceedings on the Motion for this Order.
(3) Proceedings on Third Reading shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion six hours after the commencement of proceedings on the Motion for this Order.
Amendment (a)
Ian Blackford
Drew Hendry
Tommy Sheppard
Kirsten Oswald
Patrick Grady
Line 7, leave out from “Reading” to end and add “may be taken for up to two hours on any day after the House has been notified by the Scottish Parliament, the Northern Ireland Assembly and Senedd Cymru respectively of their decisions on whether to give legislative consent to the Bill.”.
4. United Kingdom Internal Market Bill: Remaining Stages
Up to six hours (if the United Kingdom Internal Market Bill: Programme (No.2) Motion is agreed to)
As amended in Committee of the whole House, to be considered.
Ian Blackford
Drew Hendry
Kirsten Oswald
Pete Wishart
Patrick Grady
On consideration of the United Kingdom Internal Market Bill, as amended, to move, That, notwithstanding the Order of the House of 29 September 2020, the United Kingdom Internal Market Bill be re-committed to the Scottish Affairs Select Committee.
Notes:
If the re-committal Motion is selected, the Member moving it and a Member opposing it may each make a brief statement, after which the Speaker will put the Question (Standing Order No. 74).
Ian Blackford
Kirsten Oswald
Drew Hendry
Mhairi Black
Alison Thewliss
Patrick Grady
Pete WishartStewart HosieAngus Brendan MacNeilHannah BardellKirsty BlackmanSteven BonnarDeidre BrockAlan BrownAmy CallaghanDr Lisa CameronDouglas ChapmanJoanna CherryRonnie CowanAngela CrawleyMartyn DayMartin Docherty-HughesDave DooganAllan DoransMarion FellowsMargaret FerrierStephen FlynnPatricia GibsonPeter GrantNeil GrayNeale HanveyChris LawDavid LindenKenny MacAskillStewart Malcolm McDonaldStuart C McDonaldAnne McLaughlinJohn McNallyCarol MonaghanGavin NewlandsJohn NicolsonBrendan O’HaraTommy SheppardAlyn SmithChris StephensOwen ThompsonRichard ThomsonDr Philippa Whitford
That this House declines to give a Third Reading to the United Kingdom Internal Market Bill because it contains provisions which allow the Government to break commitments it has made under international law, and because it does not have the agreed consent to legislate within the compentencies of the devolved legislatures which is contrary to the established devolution settlement.
Relevant Documents:
First Report of the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee, Unfettered Access: Customs Arrangements in Northern Ireland after Brexit, HC 161, and the Government response, HC 783
Oral evidence taken before the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee on 16 and 23 September 2020, on Brexit and the Northern Ireland Protocol, HC 767
Notes:
For amendments, see separate paper (also available on the documents web page for the Bill).
Proceedings will be taken in accordance with the United Kingdom Internal Market Bill: Programme (No. 2) Motion if that Motion is agreed to. Proceedings on Consideration shall be brought to a conclusion no later than four hours after the commencement of proceedings on the United Kingdom Internal Market Bill: Programme (No. 2) Motion; and proceedings on Third Reading shall be brought to a conclusion no later than six hours after the commencement of proceedings on the United Kingdom Internal Market Bill: Programme (No. 2) Motion.
The call list for Members participating is available on the House of Commons business papers pages.
5. Exiting the European Union (International Trade)
No debate (Standing Order No. 118(6))
Secretary Elizabeth Truss
That the draft Prevention of Trade Diversion (Key Medicines) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020, which were laid before this House on 2 September, be approved.
Notes:
If this item is opposed after 7.00pm, the division will be deferred.
No debate (Standing Order No. 118(6))
Secretary Priti Patel
That the draft Surrender of Offensive Weapons (Compensation) Regulations 2020, which were laid before this House on 9 June, be approved.
Notes:
If this item is opposed after 7.00pm, the division will be deferred.
No debate (Standing Order No. 118(6))
Steve Barclay
That the draft Restriction of Public Sector Exit Payments Regulations 2020, which were laid before this House on 21 July, be approved.
Notes:
If this item is opposed after 7.00pm, the division will be deferred.
ADJOURNMENT DEBATE
Until 7.30pm or for half an hour (whichever is later) (Standing Order No. 9(7))
Flexible rail ticketing: Greg Clark
Written Statements
STATEMENTS TO BE MADE TODAY
Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office
1.Meeting of the Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee
Secretary of State for the Home Department
2.Online right to rent checks
Secretary of State for Transport
3.Introducing amendments to maritime international instruments by way of ambulatory reference
Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
4.Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) Annual Report and Accounts 2019-2020
Notes:
Texts of Written Statements are available from the Vote Office and on the internet at https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/ .
Committees Meeting Today
Broadcasts of proceedings can be found at https://www.parliamentlive.tv/Commons
Some committee members and witnesses might now physically attend meetings, however, there is no public access at present.
Select Committees
Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
Subject: The work of the Cabinet Office
Witnesses: 9.30am: Alex Chisholm, Permanent Secretary, and Richard Hornby, Chief Financial Officer, Cabinet Office
Room 5
8.55am (private), 9.30am (public)
Subject: Adult skills and lifelong learning
Witnesses: 10.00am: Gillian Keegan, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Apprenticeships and Skills, Department for Education
Virtual meeting
9.30am (private), 10.00am (public)
Health and Social Care Committee
Subject: Safety of maternity services in England
Witnesses: 9.30am: Miss Michelle Hemmington, Co-founder, Campaign for Safer Births
10.00am: Dr Bill Kirkup, Chairman, Morecambe Bay maternity investigation and East Kent maternity investigation; Professor Ted Baker, Chief Inspector of Hospitals, Care Quality Commission
10.45am: Professor Jacqueline Dunkley Bent, Chief Midwifery Office, and Dr Matthew Jolly, National Clinical Director for Maternity and Women's Health, NHS England and NHS Improvement
The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House
9.00am (private), 9.30am (public)
Virtual meeting
9.00am (private)
Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee
Subject: The work of the BBC
Witnesses: 10.00am: Tim Davie CBE, Director General, Sir David Clementi, Chairman, Glyn Isherwood, Chief Operating Officer, and Clare Sumner CBE, Director, Policy, BBC
The Wilson Room, Portcullis House
9.30am (private), 10.00am (public)
Virtual meeting
9.30am (private)
Virtual meeting
10.00am (private)
Science and Technology Committee (Commons)
Virtual meeting
10.45am (private)
Subject: The Integrated Review – Threats, Capabilities and Concepts
Witnesses: 2.30pm: Todd Harrison, Director, Aerospace Security Project, Centre for Strategic and International Studies; Alexandra Stickings, Research Fellow, Space Security and Policy, The Royal United Services Institute; Dr Bleddyn Bowen, Lecturer in International Relations, Space Policy/Warfare, University of Leicester
Room 5
1.45pm (private), 2.30pm (public)
Subject: The UK’s role in strengthening multilateral organisations
Witnesses: 2.30pm: Benjamin Ward, UK Director, Human Rights Watch; Fred Carver; Hillel Neuer, Executive Director, United Nations Watch
3.30pm: Peggy Hicks; Mahamane Cissé-Gouro
Room 6
1.45pm (private), 2.30pm (public)
Virtual meeting
1.45pm (private)
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
Subject: Air Quality
Witnesses: 2.30pm: Kate Langford, Programme Director, Guy's and St Thomas' Charity; Parveen Kumar, Professor, British Medical Association (BMA); Jemima Hartshorn, Founder, Mums for Lungs
3.30pm: Paul Swinney, Director of Policy, Centre for Cities; Subrah Krishnan-Harihara, Head of Research, Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce
The Wilson Room, Portcullis House
2.00pm (private), 2.30pm (public)
International Development Committee
Virtual meeting
2.00pm (private)
Virtual meeting
2.00pm (private)
Virtual meeting
3.00pm (private)
Women and Equalities Committee
Virtual meeting
3.30pm (private)
Virtual meeting
4.00pm (private)
Delegated Legislation Committees
Third Delegated Legislation Committee
To consider the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Bolton) Regulations 2020 (S.I., 2020, No. 974)
Room 9
9.25am (public)
Other
Virtual meeting
4.30pm (private)
Announcements
FORTHCOMING END OF DAY ADJOURNMENT DEBATES
Tuesday 6 October to Monday 12 October
The deadline for applications for end of day Adjournment debates for Tuesday 6 October to Monday 12 October is Wednesday 30 September.
Applications should be made in writing to the Table Office by 7.00pm or rise of the House, whichever is the earlier, on Wednesday 30 September. The ballot will take place on Thursday 1 October.
Tuesday 13 October to Monday 19 October
The deadline for applications for end of day Adjournment debates for Tuesday 13 October to Monday 19 October is Wednesday 7 October.
Applications should be made in writing to the Table Office by 7.00pm or rise of the House, whichever is the earlier, on Wednesday 7 October. The ballot will take place on Thursday 8 October.
FORTHCOMING WESTMINSTER HALL DEBATES
Applications for 90, 60 and 30-minute debates should be made to the Table Office by 10.00pm or rise of the House, whichever is the earlier, on the deadline dates listed below. Members must submit their application from their own email account. Application forms are available on the Table Office page on the Parliamentary intranet.
The ballot takes place on the day following the deadline. Members will be informed of the outcome by the Speaker’s Office.
Tuesday 6 October and Wednesday 7 October (ballot closed)
The ballot for debates on Tuesday 6 October and Wednesday 7 October will take place today. Applications for this ballot have closed.
Tuesday 13 and Wednesday 14 October (deadline 5 October)
The following Departments will answer:
Defence; Health and Social Care; Housing, Communities and Local Government; International Trade; Justice; Scotland; Transport; Treasury; Work and Pensions; Women and Equalities
Tuesday 20 and Wednesday 21 October (deadline 12 October)
The following Departments will answer:
Attorney General; Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy; Cabinet Office; Digital, Culture, Media, Sport; Education; Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; Foreign and Commonwealth and Development Office; Home Office; Northern Ireland; Wales
PARTICIPATION IN WESTMINSTER HALL
On 23 September, the House agreed a motion to resume sittings in Westminster Hall on Monday 5 October.
Applying to speak
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1.00 pm on the previous day for debates on a Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
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Arrangements for social distancing
On the horseshoe in the Grand Committee Room there are a maximum of fifteen seats.
Of these seats, four are reserved for frontbenchers and there are eleven from which backbenchers can speak.
There are five additional seats in the public gallery for Members in the latter part of the call list from which they can listen to debates and move onto the horseshoe when spaces become available.
Members should clean their seating space before and after they use it using the cleaning materials provided.
DEADLINE FOR CALL LISTS FOR SUBSTANTIVE PROCEEDINGS
Deadline |
Date of Proceeding |
Proceeding |
1.00 pm Tuesday 29 September |
Wednesday 30 September |
Non-Domestic Rating (Lists) (No. 2) Bill: Second Reading |
1.00 pm Tuesday 29 September |
Wednesday 30 September |
Coronavirus Act 2020 renewal motion under section 98 |
1.00 pm Tuesday 29 September |
Wednesday 30 September |
Motions relating to Planning (see Future Business Part A) |
1.00 pm Wednesday 30 September |
Thursday 1 October |
Social Security (Up-rating of Benefits) Bill: Second Reading |
1.00 pm Wednesday 30 September |
Thursday 1 October |
Social Security (Up-rating of Benefits) Bill: Committee |
1.00 pm Wednesday 30 September |
Thursday 1 October |
Social Security (Up-rating of Benefits) Bill: Third Reading |
1.00 pm Friday 2 October |
Monday 5 October |
Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) Bill: Second Reading |
1.00 pm Monday 5 October |
Tuesday 6 October |
Prisoners (Disclosure of Information About Victims) Bill: Consideration of a Lords Amendment |
1.00 pm Monday 5 October |
Tuesday 6 October |
Private International Law (Implementation of Agreements) Bill [Lords]: Committee |
1.00 pm Monday 5 October |
Tuesday 6 October |
Private International Law (Implementation of Agreements) Bill [Lords]: Third Reading |
1.00 pm Monday 5 October |
Tuesday 6 October |
Health Protection (Cornonavirus, Restrictions) (No. 2) (England) (Amendment) (No. 4) Regulations 2020: motion for approval |
1.00 pm Tuesday 6 October |
Wednesday 7 October |
Pension Schemes Bill [Lords] : Second Reading |
1.00 pm Wednesday 7 October |
Thursday 8 October |
Planning reform and house building targets: debate on a motion |
1.00 pm Wednesday 7 October |
Thursday 8 October |
The spending of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport on support measures for the DCMS sectors during and after the covid-19 pandemic: general debate |
Members wishing to speak in substantive proceedings should apply to the Speaker’s Office by emailing [email protected] from their parliamentary email address.
Further Information
Members’ Guide to Chamber proceedings
The Members’ Guide to Chamber proceedings are available on the Parliamentary website
Business of the Day
Documents and reports relating to the business being held in the Chamber are available on the Commons Business Briefings webpage: www.parliament.uk/business/publications/research/commons-business-briefings/
Written Statements
Text of today’s Written Statements: https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/
Select Committees
Select Committees Webpage: https://committees.parliament.uk/
Recent Select Committee Reports: https://committees.parliament.uk/
Standing Orders Relating to Public Business
Text of Standing Orders relating to public business: www.parliament.uk/business/publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201919/cmstords/341/body.html
European Business
European Business Referrals and Motion documents for consideration by European Committees or on the Floor of the House are available on the European Business
webpage: https://old.parliament.uk/business/publications/business-papers/commons/european-business11/
Digital Engagement
Information about digital engagement opportunities for debates is available on the parliamentary website: www.parliament.uk/digital-engagement-programme.
All business papers are available via the HousePapers app on mobile devices
Part 2: Future Business
A. CALENDAR OF BUSINESS
Business in either Chamber may be changed, and further business added, up to the rising of the House on the day before it is to be taken, and is therefore provisional.
Government items of business in this section have nominally been set down for
today, but are expected to be taken on the dates stated.
B. REMAINING ORDERS AND NOTICES
Business in this section has not yet been scheduled for a specific date. It has been nominally set down for today but is not expected to be taken today.
A. Calendar of Business
Business in either Chamber may be changed, and further business added, up to the rising of the House on the day before it is to be taken, and is therefore provisional.
WEDNESDAY 30 SEPTEMBER
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland
12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister
Afterwards
Business Standards: Ten Minute Rule Motion
John McDonnell
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to establish an accreditation scheme for businesses that meet standards regarding the treatment of workers, the payment of taxes and environmental practices; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
Non-Domestic Rating (Lists) (No. 2) Bill: Second Reading
NON-DOMESTIC RATING (LISTS) (NO. 2) BILL: WAYS AND MEANS
Jesse Norman
That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Non-Domestic Rating (Lists) (No. 2) Bill, it is expedient to authorise provision for, or in connection with, changing the dates on which non-domestic rating lists must be compiled.
CORONAVIRUS ACT 2020 (REVIEW OF TEMPORARY PROVISIONS)
Secretary Matt Hancock
That the temporary provisions of the Coronavirus Act 2020 should not yet expire.
Amendment (e)
Ms Harriet Harman
Mr David Davis
Dr Philippa Whitford
Stephen Farry
Yvette Cooper
Ms Karen Buck
Chris BryantDebbie AbrahamsClaire HannaTonia AntoniazziAndrew GwynneMr Virendra SharmaKenny MacAskillRosie CooperBarbara KeeleyAndy SlaughterDame Diana JohnsonStella CreasyClive EffordCatherine McKinnellDerek TwiggSteve McCabeJack DromeyMohammad YasinRuth JonesTony LloydDame Margaret HodgeDarren JonesSarah ChampionMeg HillierGraham StringerBarry GardinerRushanara AliLloyd Russell-MoyleClive LewisBell Ribeiro-AddySir Mark Hendrick
Line 1, leave out from “That” to end and add “this House agrees that the temporary provisions of the Coronavirus Act 2020 should not yet expire; urges the Government to introduce primary legislation to make specific provision for Regulations putting in place lockdown restrictions, whether national or local; and considers that such legislation should specify that (a) lockdown Regulations shall lapse seven days from the date when they were laid before Parliament unless they are approved by both Houses of Parliament before that time, (b) fines or fixed penalty notices for breach of such Regulations may only be introduced if the Regulations also provide for an appeal or administrative review mechanism to allow such fines or fixed penalty notices to be challenged, (c) when introducing such Regulations the Minister may produce guidance but that any such guidance must make clear what conduct is unlawful and what conduct is merely being advised, (d) in any such guidance the Minister must ensure consistency between the law and the guidance when explaining what conduct is unlawful, (e) all new lockdown Regulations, including amendment regulations, must be accompanied by a proportionality assessment and (f) the Prime Minister must use best endeavours to seek consistency between the national Regulations put in place in the four nations, unless very different circumstances require such measures to diverge.”.
Amendment (f)
Ed Davey
Mr Alistair Carmichael
Wendy Chamberlain
Daisy Cooper
Tim Farron
Wera Hobhouse
Christine JardineLayla MoranSarah OlneyJamie StoneMunira Wilson
Line 1, leave out from “That” to end and add “the temporary provisions of the Coronavirus Act 2020 relating to local authority care and support (section 15 and Schedule 12) should expire immediately; that all other temporary provisions of the Act should expire on 30 October 2020, except for those specified in an amendable motion passed by both Houses of Parliament before that date; that future lockdown restrictions must be implemented through new regulations; and that no such regulations may be made unless a draft has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament.”
Amendment (g)
Ian Blackford
Kirsten Oswald
Dr Philippa Whitford
Patrick Grady
Line 1, leave out from “That” to end and insert “this House agrees that the temporary provisions of the Coronavirus Act 2020 should not yet expire, and believes that the UK Government should continue to support the four nation approach to tackling the Coronavirus pandemic; calls on the Government to reaffirm the commitment made in the statement on COVID-19 from the UK Government, Northern Ireland Executive, Scottish Government and Welsh Government on 25 September 2020 that calls for suppression of the virus to the lowest possible level and keeping it there; recognises the levels of scrutiny of covid legislation adopted in the Scottish Parliament, including Scottish Ministers’ responsibility under section 15 of the Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 to publish two-monthly reports to Scottish Parliament on the use of emergency powers, the Scottish Government’s Statement of Reason protocol providing detail on considerations to seek an extension to Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 and Coronavirus (Scotland) (No. 2) Act 2020 provisions, the recent requirement of the Scottish Parliament to consider regulations to extend the expiry date of Part 1 of both the Scottish Coronavirus Acts from 30 September to 31 March 2021, and the duty on Scottish Ministers to report on all Scottish statutory instruments made for a reason relating to coronavirus; and calls on the UK Government to consider how similar scrutiny and accountability processes can be introduced in this House.”
Amendment (c)
Keir Starmer
Nick Thomas-Symonds
Jonathan Ashworth
Mr Nicholas Brown
Line 1, leave out from “should” to end and add “be renewed for six months; regrets that the Government’s handling of the pandemic so far has stumbled from one crisis to another; calls for a national plan in which the Coronavirus Act powers contribute in a transparent and proportionate way for all citizens towards a coherent strategy, engaging with local authorities and devolved administrations, to support children’s education, to re-start the economy and to support the NHS in facing the unprecedented challenges of covid-19; calls on the Government to publish a monthly review of any disproportionate impact of the Coronavirus Act 2020 on individuals or groups to include the impact of easements in the Care Act 2014, Mental Health Act 1983 and Children and Families Act 2014; and requires the Government to provide both Houses of Parliament with the time to debate and hold votes on regulatory changes.”.
Amendment (a)
Mr Steve Baker
Richard Fuller
David Simmonds
Mr William Wragg
Sir Graham Brady
Mr David Davis
Bell Ribeiro-Addy
At end, add “except for schedule 21.”.
Amendment (b)
Sir Graham Brady
John Cryer
Mr David Davis
Ms Harriet Harman
Sir Iain Duncan Smith
John Spellar
John RedwoodSir Charles WalkerBob BlackmanMr William WraggChris LoderCraig MackinlayHuw MerrimanSir Edward LeighRichard FullerSir Christopher ChopeMr David JonesKarl McCartneyHenry SmithDr Julian LewisDamian GreenDame Cheryl GillanMrs Pauline LathamBob SeelyHarriett BaldwinTom HuntEsther McVeyMr Laurence RobertsonJulian SturdyPhilip DaviesJames GrayIan PaisleySir Geoffrey Clifton-BrownMr Steve BakerMr Philip HolloboneDehenna DavisonTim LoughtonPaul BristowSir Roger GaleSir Robert NeillMr Peter BoneRichard DraxSir Robert SymsJames DalySammy WilsonGiles WatlingSir Bernard JenkinJackie Doyle-PriceGreg SmithStephen McPartlandSir John HayesMr Jonathan DjanoglyCraig TraceyMs Nusrat GhaniTom TugendhatDerek TwiggGeorge FreemanSally-Ann HartGraham StringerGavin RobinsonDawn ButlerLloyd Russell-MoyleClive LewisBell Ribeiro-AddyChristian WakefordAndrew BridgenDavid Simmonds
At end, add “provided Ministers ensure as far as is reasonably practicable that in the exercise of their powers to tackle the pandemic under the Coronavirus Act 2020 and other primary legislation, including for example Part 2A of the Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984, Parliament has an opportunity to debate and to vote upon any secondary legislation with effect in the whole of England or the whole United Kingdom before it comes into effect.”.
Amendment (d)
Richard Fuller
David Simmonds
At end, add “provided Ministers publish a full economic and social impact assessment of the national lockdown that commenced 23 March 2020.”.
Amendment (h)
Daisy Cooper
Mr Alistair Carmichael
Ed Davey
Sarah Olney
Tim Farron
Wendy Chamberlain
Wera HobhouseChristine Jardine Jamie StoneLayla Moran
Munira Wilson
At end, add “; but this House requests the Government to (a) place a duty on any schools, and providers of 16 to 18 education, which closes because of the coronavirus outbreak, whether because of a temporary closure direction issued under Schedule 16 of the Act or otherwise, to ensure that its pupils continue to receive educational provision, and (b) to indemnify the school or provider of 16 to 18 education for all reasonable purchases of teaching resources for pupils and staff that its head considers necessary to fulfil that duty.”.
Relevant Documents:
First Report of the Women and Equalities Committee, Unequal Impact? Coronavirus, disability and access to services: interim Report on temporary provisions in the Coronavirus Act (HC 386)
Seventh Report of the Joint Committee on Human Rights, Session 2019–21, The Government’s response to COVID-19: human rights implications (HC 265/HL 125)
Sentencing Bill [Lords]: All stages
Notes:
No debate is expected on this Bill. No Amendments have been tabled. Standing Order No. 58 (Consolidation Bills) applies. The Question on Second Reading must be put forthwith; a Minister may move without notice a motion that the Bill be not committed, which must be put forthwith; and the Question on Third Reading must be put forthwith. The Joint Committee on Consolidation, &c., Bills has considered the Bill (First Report, HL Paper 108/HC 666).
Keir Starmer
Mike Amesbury
Steve Reed
Thangam Debbonaire
Kate Hollern
Mr Nicholas Brown
That the Town and Country Planning (Permitted Development and Miscellaneous Amendments) (England) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2020 (S.I., 2020, No. 632), dated 23 June 2020, a copy of which was laid before this House on 24 June 2020, be revoked.
Keir Starmer
Mike Amesbury
Steve Reed
Thangam Debbonaire
Kate Hollern
Mr Nicholas Brown
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2020 (S.I., 2020, No. 755), dated 20 July 2020, a copy of which was laid before this House on 21 July 2020, be annulled.
Keir Starmer
Mike Amesbury
Steve Reed
Thangam Debbonaire
Kate Hollern
Mr Nicholas Brown
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) (Amendment) (No. 3) Order 2020 (S.I., 2020, No. 756), dated 20 July 2020, a copy of which was laid before this House on 21 July 2020, be annulled.
Flooding preparedness in Yorkshire: Dan Jarvis [R]
THURSDAY 1 OCTOBER
9.30am Questions to the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office
10.15am Topical Questions to the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office
Afterwards
CONSIDERATION OF A BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE MOTION
Social Security (Up-rating of Benefits) Bill: All Stages
Social Security (Up-rating of Benefits) Bill: Money
Jesse Norman
That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Social Security (Up-rating of Benefits) Bill, it is expedient to authorise the payment out of money provided by Parliament of any increase attributable to the Act in the sums payable under any other Act out of money so provided.
Notes:
Queen’s Recommendation signified.
Increasing penalties for fly-tipping: Paul Bristow
MONDAY 5 OCTOBER
2.30pm Questions to the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government
3.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government
Afterwards
Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) Bill: Second Reading
Unduly Lenient Sentence Scheme: Lee Anderson
4.30pm That this House has considered e-petition 306691 relating to the impact of Covid-19 on maternity and parental leave: Catherine McKinnell
Notes:
The subject for this debate was determined by the Petitions Committee. The sitting will last for up to three hours. The sitting will be suspended and time added if divisions take place in the main Chamber (Standing Order No. 10(3)).
6.00pm That this House has considered e-petitions 241848, 250178, 300412 relating to the UK’s departure from the EU: Mike Hill
Notes:
The subject for this debate was determined by the Petitions Committee. The sitting will last for up to three hours. The sitting will be suspended and time added if divisions take place in the main Chamber (Standing Order No. 10(3)).
TUESDAY 6 OCTOBER
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
12.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
Afterwards
Marriage and Civil Partnership (Minimum Age): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Mrs Pauline Latham
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to revoke parental or judicial consent which permits the marriage or civil partnership of a child and to criminalise child marriage or civil partnership under the age of 18; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
Prisoners (Disclosure of Information About Victims) Bill: Consideration of Lords Amendments
Notes:
The Lords Amendment does not engage financial privilege.
Private International Law (Implementation of Agreements) Bill [Lords]: Committee and Remaining Stages
Secretary Priti Patel
That the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (No. 2) (England) (Amendment) (No. 4) Regulations 2020 (S.I., 2020, No. 986), dated 13 September 2020, a copy of which was laid before this House on 14 September, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
WEDNESDAY 7 OCTOBER
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Scotland
12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister
Afterwards
Conveyancing Standards: Ten Minute Rule Motion
Marco Longhi
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to establish minimum standards regarding searches and assessments of risk for solicitors and licenced conveyancers acting on behalf of purchasers of residential properties; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
Pension Schemes Bill [Lords]: Second Reading
PENSION SCHEMES BILL [LORDS]: MONEY
Jesse Norman
That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Pension Schemes Bill [Lords], it is expedient to authorise:
(1) the payment out of money provided by Parliament of any increase attributable to the Act in the sums payable under any other Act out of money so provided; and
(2) the payment of sums into the Consolidated Fund.
Notes:
Queen’s Recommendation signified.
THURSDAY 8 OCTOBER
9.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for International Trade
10.15am Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for International Trade
Afterwards
Planning reform and house building targets in relation to the White Paper
Bob Seely
Welcomes the Government’s levelling up agenda, supports appropriate housing development and the Government’s overall housing objectives; further welcomes the Government’s consultation, Planning for the Future, updated on 6 August 2020, as a chance to reform housing and land use for the public good; welcomes the Government’s commitment to protect and restore the natural environment and bio-diversity; calls on the Government to delay any planned implementation of: the changes to the standard method for assessing local housing need proposed by the Government’s consultation, Changes to the Current Planning System, published 6 August 2020, and Proposal 4 of the Government’s consultation, Planning for the Future, on a standard method for establishing housing requirement, until the House has had the opportunity to hold a debate and meaningful vote on their introduction.
Spending of the Department for Digital, Culture and Media and Sport on support measures for the DCMS sectors during and after the covid-19 pandemic
Julian Knight
Kevin Brennan
That this House has considered the spending of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport on support measures for the DCMS sectors during and after the covid-19 pandemic.
Relevant Documents:
e-petition 320711, Offer more support to the arts (particularly Theatres and Music) amidst covid-19
Notes:
The subjects for these debates were determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
MONDAY 12 OCTOBER
2.30pm Questions to the Secretary of State for Education
3.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Education
TUESDAY 13 OCTOBER
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs
12.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs
Afterwards
School Breakfast: Ten Minute Rule Motion
Mrs Emma Lewell-Buck
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to require schools to provide breakfast club facilities; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
WEDNESDAY 14 OCTOBER
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Wales
12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister
Afterwards
British Museum (Transfer of Objects)
Margaret Ferrier
Bill to amend the British Museum Act 1963 to permit the transfer of objects from the British Museum; to confer powers on the Secretary of State to require the transfer of objects in specified circumstances; and for connected purposes.
Dogs and Domestic Animals (Accommodation and Protection): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Andrew Rosindell
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to establish rights to keep dogs and other animals in domestic accommodation; to make provision about the protection of the welfare of dogs and other domestic animals; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Bill may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
THURSDAY 15 OCTOBER
9.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
10.00am Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
10.10am Questions to the Church Commissioners, the House of Commons Commission, the Parliamentary Works Sponsor Body, the Public Accounts Commission and Speaker’s Committee on the Electoral Commission
FRIDAY 16 OCtober
Botulinum Toxin and Cosmetic Fillers (Children) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Laura Trott
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Prisons (Substance Testing): Second Reading
Member in Charge: Dame Cheryl Gillan
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Registers of Births and Deaths Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Andrew Mitchell
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Voter Registration Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
General Election (Leaders’ Debates) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
European Citizens’ Rights Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Christine Jardine
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Company Transparency (Carbon in Supply Chains) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Karen Bradley
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Pregnancy and Maternity (Redundancy Protection) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mrs Maria Miller
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Death by Dangerous Driving (Sentencing) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mrs Theresa May
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Employment (Reasonable Adjustments for Carers) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Ed Davey
Police Stop and Search (Repeal) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Ed Davey
Coronavirus Inquiry Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Ed Davey
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
White Goods (Registration) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Yvonne Fovargue
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Public Advocate (No. 2) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Maria Eagle
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
Digitally Altered Body Images Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Dr Luke Evans
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Hospitals (Parking Charges and Business Rates) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
Parliamentary Constituencies (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
Remote Participation in House of Commons Proceedings (Motion) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Dawn Butler
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Illegal Immigration (Offences) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Pedicabs (London) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Nickie Aiken
Notes:
A money resolution and a ways and means resolution are required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
Magistrates (Retirement Age) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Edward Timpson
MONDAY 19 OCTOBER
2.30pm Questions to the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
3.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
TUESDAY 20 OCTOBER
11.30am Questions to the Chancellor of the Exchequer
12.15pm Topical Questions to the Chancellor of the Exchequer
WEDNESDAY 21 OCTOBER
11.30am Questions to the Minister for Women and Equalities
11.53am Topical Questions to the Minister for Women and Equalities
12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister
THURSDAY 22 OCTOBER
9.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Transport
10.15am Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Transport
FRIDAY 23 October
Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Loder
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Control of Roadworks Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Mark Francois
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Mobile Homes Act 1983 (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Caravan Sites Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Net Zero Carbon Emissions (Audit) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
International Payments (Audit) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Local Authorities (Borrowing and Investment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Benefits and Public Services (Restriction) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Public Services (Availability) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Working Time and Holiday Pay Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Local Roads (Investment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Electronic Cigarettes (Regulation) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Hong Kong Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Alistair Carmichael
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Vagrancy (Repeal) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Layla Moran
Victims of Abuse (Support) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Munira Wilson
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Decarbonisation and Economic Strategy Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Caroline Lucas
Tree-lined Streets Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Clarkson
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Sexual Offences (Sports Coaches) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Tracey Crouch
Domestic Properties (Minimum Energy Performance) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir David Amess
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
FRIDAY 30 OCTOBER
Member in Charge: Paula Barker
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Trade Agreements (Exclusion of National Health Services) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Peter Grant
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Prime Minister (Accountability to the House of Commons) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Prime Minister (Temporary Replacement): Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
National Health Service Expenditure Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Jamie Stone
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
June Bank Holiday (Creation) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Protest (Abortion Clinics) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sarah Olney
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Automatic Electoral Registration Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Judith Cummins
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Immigration (Health and Social Care Staff) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Christine Jardine
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Employment (Dismissal and Re-employment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Gavin Newlands
Internet Access (Children Eligible for Free School Meals) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Siobhain McDonagh
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
Assaults on Retail Workers (Offences) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Alex Norris
Unpaid Work Experience (Prohibition) (No. 2) Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [11 September]
Member in Charge: Alex Cunningham
FRIDAY 13 November
Sewage (Inland Waters) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Philip Dunne
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
NHS 111 Service (Training and Clinical Oversight) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Kate Osamor
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
BBC Licence Fee (Civil Penalty) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Public Service Broadcasters (Privatisation) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Student Loans (Debt Interest) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Local Authorities (Removal of Council Tax Restrictions) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Value Added Tax Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Sublet Property (Offences) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Student Loans (Debt Discharge) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Stamp Duty Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Speed Limits (England) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Sentencing (Women) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Daisy Cooper
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Hate Crime (Misogyny) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Wera Hobhouse
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Hate Crime (Misandry and Misogyny) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Philip Hollobone
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Non-gender-specific Passports Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Christine Jardine
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
International Development (Women’s Sanitary Products) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Wendy Chamberlain
Overseas Development Assistance Committee Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Wendy Chamberlain
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Demonstrations (Abortion Clinics) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Dr Rupa Huq
FRIDAY 27 NOVEMBER
Education (Guidance about Costs of School Uniforms) Bill: Remaining Stages
Member in Charge: Mike Amesbury
Not amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Third Sector Organisations (Impact and Support) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Simon Fell
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
British Broadcasting Corporation (Oversight) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Electoral Candidates (Age) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Human Trafficking (Child Protection) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Rule of Law (Enforcement by Public Authorities): Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Public Sector Exit Payments (Limitation) Bill: adjourned debate on Second Reading (13 March)
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Green Belt Protection Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Bat Habitats Regulation Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Wellbeing of Future Generations (No. 2) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Caroline Lucas
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Disabled Facilities Grants (Review) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Liz Twist
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Welfare (Terminal Illness) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Jessica Morden
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Cash Machines Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Margaret Ferrier
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
FRIDAY 15 JANUARY 2021
Decarbonisation of Road Transport (Audit) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Anxiety (Environmental Concerns) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Housing Act 2004 (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Healthcare (Local Accountability) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Human Rights and Responsibilities Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Mobile Homes and Park Homes Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Judicial Appointments and Retirements (Age Limits) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Domestic Energy (Value Added Tax) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Criminal Fraud (Private Prosecutions) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
School Toilets (Access During Lessons) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Layla Moran
Recall of MPs (Change of Party Affiliation) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Anthony Mangnall
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Border Control Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Foreign Nationals (Criminal Offender and Prisoner Removal) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
National Health Service (Co-Funding and Co-Payment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
FRIDAY 29 JANUARY 2021
Mental Health Admissions (Data) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Dr Ben Spencer
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Local Government (Governance) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Isham Bypass Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
North Northamptonshire (Urgent Care Facilities) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Local Electricity Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Peter Aldous
Planning (Proper Maintenance of Land) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Jonathan Gullis
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Pets (Microchips) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: James Daly
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
FRIDAY 5 FEBRUARY 2021
Asylum Seekers (Permission to Work) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Carol Monaghan
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Asylum Seekers (Accommodation Eviction Procedures) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Stephens
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Universal Credit Sanctions (Zero Hours Contracts) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Stephens
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Evictions (Universal Credit Claimants) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Stephens
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Workers (Definition and Rights): Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Stephens
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Gender-based Pricing (Prohibition) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Christine Jardine
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Children (Access to Treatment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Bambos Charalambous
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Houses in Multiple Occupation Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Ian Levy
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Desecration of War Memorials Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Jonathan Gullis
Public Interest Disclosure (Protection) Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [25 September]
Member in Charge: Dr Philippa Whitford
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
FRIDAY 5 MARCH 2021
Homeless People (Current Accounts) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Child Safety (Cycle Helmets) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Aviation Banning Orders (Disruptive Passengers) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Gareth Johnson
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
FRIDAY 12 MARCH 2021
Meat (Grading and Labelling) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Bill Wiggin
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Anxiety in Schools (Environmental Concerns) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Tax Rates and Duties (Review) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Deregulation Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Free Trade (Education and Reporting) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
International Development Assistance (Definition) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
New Homes (New Development Standards) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Tibet (Reciprocal Access) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Tim Loughton
Climate and Ecology Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Caroline Lucas
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Abortion (Cleft Lip, Cleft Palate and Clubfoot) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Fiona Bruce
B. Remaining Orders and Notices
Business in this section has not yet been scheduled for a specific date. It has therefore been set down formally to be taken in the Chamber today but is not expected to be taken today.
1. Exiting the European Union (Sanctions)
Nigel Adams
That the Burundi (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I., 2019, No. 1142), dated 18 July 2019, a copy of which was laid before this House on 19 July, in the last Parliament, be approved.
2. Exiting the European Union (Sanctions)
Nigel Adams
That the Guinea (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I., 2019, No. 1145), dated 18 July 2019, a copy of which was laid before this House on 19 July, in the last Parliament, be approved.
Secretary Robert Buckland
That the draft Criminal Justice Act 2003 (Early Release on Licence) Order 2020, which was laid before this House on 16 March, be approved.
Notes:
The Speaker has certified that the Instrument relates exclusively to England and Wales and is within devolved legislative competence (Standing Order No. 83P).
4. Exiting the European Union (Sanctions)
Nigel Adams
That the Sanctions (EU Exit) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 2) Regulations 2020 (S.I., 2020, No. 590), dated 11 June 2020, a copy of which was laid before this House on 15 June, be approved.
5. Exiting the European Union (Sanctions)
Nigel Adams
That the Cyber (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I., 2020, No. 597), dated 15 June 2020, a copy of which was laid before this House on 17 June, be approved.
6. Exiting the European Union (Sanctions)
Nigel Adams
That the Bosnia and Herzegovina (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I., 2020, No. 608), dated 18 June 2020, a copy of which was laid before this House on 22 June, be approved.
7. Exiting the European Union (Sanctions)
Nigel Adams
That the Nicaragua (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I., 2020, No. 610), dated 18 June 2020, a copy of which was laid before this House on 22 June, be approved.
Secretary Alok Sharma
That the draft European Structural and Investment Funds Common Provisions and Common Provision Rules etc. (Amendment) (EU Exit) (Revocation) Regulations 2020, which were laid before this House on 7 July, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
9. Exiting the European Union (Health Care and Associated Professions)
Edward Argar
That the draft European Qualifications (Health and Social Care Professions) (EFTA States) (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020, which were laid before this House on 22 July, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Oliver Dowden
That the Charitable Incorporated Organisations (Insolvency and Dissolution) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2020 (S.I., 2020, No. 856), dated 12 August 2020, a copy of which was laid before this House on 13 August, be approved.
Notes:
The Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments has drawn the special attention of both Houses to the instrument in its 23rd report of 2019-21 (HC 75-xxiii).
The Speaker has certified that the Instrument relates exclusively to England and Wales and is within devolved legislative competence (Standing Order No. 83P).
Secretary Brandon Lewis
That the draft Adjacent Waters Boundaries (Northern Ireland) (Amendment) Order 2020, which was laid before this House on 7 September, be approved.
Notes:
The Speaker has not yet considered this instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P).
Secretary Matt Hancock
That the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Blackburn with Darwen and Bradford, Leicester, and North of England) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (S.I., 2020, No. 954), dated 7 September 2020, a copy of which was laid before this House on 7 September, be approved.
Notes:
The Speaker has not yet considered this instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P).
13. Exiting the European Union (Sanctions)
Nigel Adams
That the Sanctions (EU Exit) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 4) Regulations 2020 (S.I., 2020, No. 951), dated 3 September 2020, a copy of which was laid before this House on 8 September, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
The Speaker has not yet considered this instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P).
14. Debt Management and Relief
John Glen
That the draft Debt Respite Scheme (Breathing Space Moratorium and Mental Health Crisis Moratorium) (England and Wales) Regulations 2020, which were laid before this House on 9 September, be approved.
Notes:
The Speaker has not yet considered this instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P).
Secretary Priti Patel
That the draft Immigration Skills Charge (Amendment) Regulations 2020, which were laid before this House on 10 September, be approved.
Notes:
The Speaker has not yet considered this instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P).
Helen Whately
That the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Bolton) Regulations 2020 (S.I., 2020, No. 974), dated 10 September 2020, a copy of which was laid before this House on 10 September, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
The Speaker has not yet considered this instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P).
Gillian Keegan
That the draft Apprenticeships (Alternative English Completion Conditions and Miscellaneous Provisions) (Amendment) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2020, which were laid before this House on 10 September, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
The Speaker has not yet considered this instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P).
Secretary Robert Buckland
That the Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996 (Code of Practice) Order 2020, dated 9 September 2020, a copy of which was laid before this House on 10 September, be approved.
Notes:
The Speaker has not yet considered this instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P).
Helen Whately
That the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Leicester) (No. 2) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2020 (S.I., 2020, No. 987), dated 14 September 2020, a copy of which was laid before this House on 14 September, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
The Speaker has not yet considered this instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P).
Helen Whately
That the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Birmingham, Sandwell and Solihull) Regulations 2020 (S.I., 2020, No. 988), dated 14 September 2020, a copy of which was laid before this House on 14 September, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
The Speaker has not yet considered this instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P).
21. Exiting the European Union (Consumer Protection)
Secretary Alok Sharma
That the draft Consumer Protection (Enforcement) (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020, which were laid before this House on 14 September, be approved.
Notes:
The Speaker has not yet considered this instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P).
22. Fisheries Bill [Lords]: Remaining Stages
Mr Jacob Rees-Mogg
That, in accordance with Standing Order No. 149A, Ms Melanie Carter and Professor Michael Maguire CBE be appointed as lay members of the Committee on Standards for a period of six years, with immediate effect.
Relevant Documents:
Report of the House of Commons Commission, Lay Members of the Committee on Standards: Nomination of Candidates, HC 437.
Guy Opperman
That the Pension Protection Fund (Moratorium and Arrangements and Reconstructions for Companies in Financial Difficulty) (Amendment and Revocation) Regulations (S.I., 2020, No. 990), dated 14 September 2020, a copy of which was laid before this House on 15 September, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
The Speaker has not yet considered this instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P).
Secretary Matt Hancock
That the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (North East of England) Regulations 2020 (S.I., 2020, No. 1010), dated 17 September 2020, a copy of which was laid before this House on 17 September, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
The Speaker has not yet considered this instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P).
Secretary Alok Sharma
That the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Obligations of Hospitality Undertakings) (England) Regulations 2020 (S.I., 2020, No. 1008), dated 17 September 2020, a copy of which was laid before this House on 17 September, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
The Speaker has not yet considered this instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P).
27. Exiting the European Union (Health Care and Associated Professions)
Edward Argar
That the draft European Qualifications (Health and Social Care Professions) (EFTA States) (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020, which were laid before this House on 17 September, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
The Speaker has not yet considered this instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P).
Kwasi Kwarteng
That the Insolvency (Moratorium) (Special Administration for Energy Licensees) Regulations 2020 (S.I., 2020, No. 943), dated 2 September 2020, a copy of which was laid before this House on 4 September, be approved.
Notes:
The Speaker has not yet considered this instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P).
29. Exiting the European Union (Electricity)
Secretary Alok Sharma
That the draft Electricity (Risk-Preparedness) (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020, which were laid before this House on 17 September, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
The Speaker has not yet considered this instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P).
Secretary Matt Hancock
That the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Collection of Contact Details etc and Related Requirements) Regulations 2020 (S.I., 2020, No. 1005), dated 17 September 2020, a copy of which was laid before this House on 17 September, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
The Speaker has not yet considered this instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P).
Ms Nadine Dorries
That the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (North East of England) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (S.I., 2020, No. 1012), dated 17 September 2020, a copy of which was laid before this House on 18 September, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
The Speaker has not yet considered this instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P).
32. Exiting the European Union (Immigration)
Secretary Priti Patel
That the draft Citizens’ Rights (Restrictions of Rights of Entry and Residence) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020, which were laid before this House on 21 September, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
The Speaker has not yet considered this instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P).
33. Exiting the European Union (Immigration)
Secretary Priti Patel
That the draft Citizens’ Rights (Application Deadline and Temporary Protection) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020, which were laid before this House on 21 September, be approved
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
The Speaker has not yet considered this instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P).
34. Exiting the European Union (Immigration)
Secretary Priti Patel
That the draft Citizens’ Rights (Frontier Workers) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020, which were laid before this House on 21 September, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
The Speaker has not yet considered this instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P).
35. Exiting the European Union (TRADE)
Secretary Elizabeth Truss
That the draft Common Rules for Exports (EU Exit) Regulations 2020, which were laid before this House on 21 September, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
The Speaker has not yet considered this instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P).
Secretary Grant Shapps
That the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Wearing of Face Coverings in a Relevant Place and on Public Transport) (England) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations (S.I., 2020, No. 1021), dated 22 September 2020, a copy of which was laid before this House on 22 September, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
The Speaker has not yet considered this instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P).
Edward Argar
That the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Protected Areas and Linked Childcare Households) (Amendment) Regulations (S.I., 2020, No. 1019), dated 21 September 2020, a copy of which was laid before this House on 22 September, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
The Speaker has not yet considered this instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P).
Secretary Matt Hancock
That the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Wearing of Face Coverings in a Relevant Place and on Public Transport) (England) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations (S.I., 2020, No. 1026), dated 23 September 2020, a copy of which was laid before this House on 23 September, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
The Speaker has not yet considered this instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P).
39. Armorial Bearings, Ensigns and Flags
Secretary Brandon Lewis
That the draft Flags (Northern Ireland) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2020, which were laid before this House on 23 September, be approved
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
The Speaker has not yet considered this instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P).
40. Exiting the European Union (Electronic Communications)
Mr John Whittingdale
That the draft Communications Act (e-Commerce) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020, which were laid before this House on 24 September, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
The Speaker has not yet considered this instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P).
Secretary Matt Hancock
That the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (No. 2) (England) (Amendment) (No. 5) Regulations 2020 (S.I., 2020, No. 1029), dated 24 September 2020, a copy of which was laid before this House on 24 September, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
The Speaker has not yet considered this instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P).
Secretary Matt Hancock
That the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Wearing of Face Coverings in a Relevant Place) (England) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2020 (S.I., 2020, No. 1028), dated 23 September 2020, a copy of which was laid before this House on 24 September, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
The Speaker has not yet considered this instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P).
Secretary Alok Sharma
That the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 (Coronavirus) (Extension of the Relevant Period) Regulations 2020 (S.I., 2020, No. 1031), dated 23 September 2020, a copy of which was laid before this House on 24 September, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
The Speaker has not yet considered this instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P).
44. Exiting the European Union (Criminal Law)
Secretary Robert Buckland
That the draft Taking Account of Convictions (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2020, which were laid before this House on 24 September, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
The Speaker has not yet considered this instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P).
45. FORENSIC SCIENCE REGULATOR AND BIOMETRICS STRATEGY BILL: MONEY
Jesse Norman
That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Forensic Science Regulator and Biometrics Strategy Bill, it is expedient to authorise the payment out of money provided by Parliament of any expenditure incurred under the Act by the Secretary of State.
Notes:
Queen’s Recommendation signified.
Secretary Matt Hancock
That the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Protected Areas and Restriction on Businesses) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (S.I., 2020, No. 1041), dated 25 September 2020, a copy of which was laid before this House on 28 September, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
The Speaker has not yet considered this instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P).
Secretary Matt Hancock
That the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Self-Isolation) (England) Regulations 2020 (S.I., 2020, No. 1045), dated 27 September 2020, a copy of which was laid before this House on 28 September, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
The Speaker has not yet considered this instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P).
Secretary Matt Hancock
That the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Obligations of Undertakings) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (S.I., 2020, No. 1046), dated 26 September 2020, a copy of which was laid before this House on 28 September, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
The Speaker has not yet considered this instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P).
Michelle Donelan
That the draft Higher Education (Fee Limits and Student Support) (England) (Coronavirus) (Revocation) Regulations 2020, which were laid before this House on 28 September, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
The Speaker has not yet considered this instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P).
50. Financial Services and Markets
John Glen
That the draft Bearer Certificates (Collective Investment Schemes) Regulations 2020, which were laid before this House on 28 September, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
The Speaker has not yet considered this instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P).
51. Community Infrastructure Levy
Christopher Pincher
That the draft Community Infrastructure Levy (Amendment) (England) (No. 2) Regulations 2020, which were laid before this House on 28 September, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
The Speaker has not yet considered this instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P).
52. Exiting the European Union (Public Health)
Edward Argar
That the Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020, which were laid before this House on 28 September, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
The Speaker has not yet considered this instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P).