Part 1: Business Today
Summary Agenda: Chamber
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9.30am |
Prayers |
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Afterwards |
Oral Questions: Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office † |
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10.30am |
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Afterwards |
Ministerial Statements, including on: |
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Covid-19 update (Secretary of State for Health and Social Care) † |
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No debate |
Adjournment (Christmas) (Motion) |
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No debate |
Telecommunications (Security) Bill: Programme (No.2) (Motion) |
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Until any hour* |
Business of the House (Today) (Motion) (*if the 5.00pm Business of the House motion is agreed to) |
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Until 5.00pm |
General Debate: Matters to be raised before the forthcoming adjournment |
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No debate |
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Until 5.30pm or for half an hour |
Adjournment Debate: Distribution of free sanitary products to schools (Ruth Cadbury) |
† Virtual participation in proceedings
Westminster Hall
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1.30pm |
Future of fairs and showgrounds |
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3.00pm |
UK hydrogen economy |
Business Today: Chamber
Virtual participation in proceedings will commence after Prayers.
9.30am Prayers
Followed by
QUESTIONS
1. Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office
The call list for Members participating is available on the House of Commons business papers pages.
STATEMENTS
Business Question to the Leader of the House
Ministerial Statements, including Secretary of State for Health and Social Care on covid-19 update and Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government on Provisional Local Government Finance Settlement
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
No debate (Standing Order No. 25)
Mr Jacob Rees-Mogg
That this House, at its rising this day, do adjourn until Tuesday 5 January 2021.
2. TELECOMMUNICATIONS (SECURITY) BILL: PROGRAMME (No. 2)
No debate (Standing Order No. 83A(7))
Matt Warman
That the Order of 30 November 2020 (Telecommunications (Security) Bill: Programme) be varied as follows:
In paragraph (2) of the Order (conclusion of proceedings in Public Bill Committee), for “Tuesday 19 January” substitute “Thursday 28 January”.
3. BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE (TODAY)
Until any hour (if the 5.00pm Business of the House motion is agreed to)
Mr Jacob Rees-Mogg
That, at this day’s sitting, the Speaker shall not adjourn the House until he has notified the Royal Assent to any Act agreed upon by both Houses.
BUSINESS TO BE TAKEN AT 5.00PM
No debate (Standing Order No.15)
The Prime Minister
That, at this day’s sitting, proceedings on the motion in the name of Mr Jacob Rees-Mogg relating to Business of the House (Today) may be proceeded with, though opposed, until any hour, and Standing Order No. 41A (Deferred divisions) shall not apply.
BUSINESS OF THE DAY
4. MATTERS TO BE RAISED BEFORE THE FORTHCOMING ADJOURNMENT
Until 5.00pm (Standing Order No. 9(3))
The Prime Minister
That this House has considered matters to be raised before the forthcoming adjournment
The call list for Members participating is available on the House of Commons business papers pages.
PRESENTATION OF PUBLIC PETITIONS
No debate or decision (Standing Order No. 153)
Preserving Piles Coppice Wood: Zarah Sultana
ADJOURNMENT DEBATE
Until 5.30pm or for half an hour (whichever is later) (Standing Order No. 9(7))
Distribution of free sanitary products to schools: Ruth Cadbury
Business Today: Westminster Hall
ORDER OF BUSINESS
The sitting will last for up to three hours (Standing Order No. 10(1))
The call list for Members participating is available on the House of Commons business papers pages.
1.30pm
That this House has considered the future of fairs and showgrounds: David Linden
3.00pm
That this House has considered the UK hydrogen economy: Alexander Stafford
Notes:
The subjects for these debates were determined by the Backbench Business Committee. The sittings will be suspended and time added if divisions take place in the main Chamber (Standing Order No. 10(3)).
Written Statements
STATEMENTS TO BE MADE TODAY
Attorney General
1.Update: Publication of the Attorney General’s Guidelines on Disclosure and the Criminal Procedure Investigations Act 1996 Code of Practice
Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office
2.Meeting of the Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee
3.State of the Estate in 2019-20
4.The 2025 UK Border Strategy
The Chancellor of the Exchequer
5.Bilateral loan to Ireland under the Loans to Ireland Act 2010
6.Contingencies Fund advance
7.Economy update
8.Financial Services Update
9.National Risk Assessment on money laundering and terrorist financing in the UK
10.Tax exemptions: Employer-reimbursed coronavirus antigen tests, and easement for employer-provided cycles exemption
11.Treasury Update
12.Updating the Special Resolution Regime Code of Practice
Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
13.Update on the UK Internal Market (UKIM) Bill
Secretary of State for Defence
14.Future Nuclear Deterrent Annual Update 2020
Secretary of State for Education
15.Education Updates
Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
16.Covid-19 Update
17.DHSC Contingencies Fund Advance
18.Update on Reciprocal Healthcare Arrangements
Secretary of State for the Home Department
19.Provisional Police Grant Report (England and Wales) 2021/22
Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government
20.Building Safety Update
21.Local government update
Secretary of State for Justice
22.Government response to independent review of terrorist supervision
23.Judicial Conduct Investigations Office Annual Report 2019–2020
Secretary of State for Transport
24.Contingencies Fund Advance
Prime Minister
25.Machinery of Government Change
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
Room 7
8.45am (private)
Subject: UK-EU security co-operation
Witnesses: 9.30am: Deputy Assistant Commissioner Richard Martin, Lead for Brexit, National Police Chiefs Council; Steve Rodhouse, Director General Operations, National Crime Agency
Room 5
9.00am (private), 9.30am (public), 11.00am (private)
Subject: Covid-19: the free schools meals voucher scheme
Witnesses: 10.00am: Susan Acland-Hood, Permanent Secretary, Department for Education; Johann Vaucanson, CEO, Edenred UK; Sarah Lewis, Director for Early Years and Schools Strategy, Department for Education
The Wilson Room, Portcullis House
9.15am (private), 10.00am (public)
Committee on the Future Relationship with the European Union
Subject: Progress of the negotiations on the UK’s Future Relationship with the EU
Virtual meeting
10.30am (private)
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
Virtual meeting
11.00am (private)
Committee on the Future Relationship with the European Union
Subject: Progress of the negotiations on the UK’s Future Relationship with the EU
Witnesses: 2.00pm: Rt Hon Michael Gove MP, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, Cabinet Office
The Boothroyd Room, Portcullis House
2.00pm (public)
Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee
The Wilson Room, Portcullis House
2.00pm (private)
Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Sub-committee on Online Harms and Disinformation
Subject: Anti-vaccination disinformation
Witnesses: 2.30pm: Iain Bundred, Head of UK & Ireland Public Policy YouTube; Theo Bertram, Director of Europe, the Middle East and Africa Government Relations and Public Policy, TikTok; Rebecca Stimson, UK Head of Public Policy, Facebook
3.30pm: Sarah Connolly, Director, Security and Online Harms, and Thomas Rodden, Chief Scientific Adviser, Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport; James Sorene, Deputy Director for COVID 19 Vaccine Communications, Department for Health and Social Care
The Macmillan Room, Portcullis House
2.30pm (public)
Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee
Subject: Impact of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) on homelessness and the private rented sector
Witnesses: 3.30pm: Sam, Expert by Experience, and Abeo, Expert by Experience, The No Accommodation Network; T, Expert by Experience, and Tracy, Expert by Experience, St Mungo’s
4.30pm: Fiona Colley, Director of Social Change, Homeless Link; Steve Douglas, CEO, St Mungo’s; Henry St Clair Miller, Head of No Recourse to Public Funds, Refugee and Migrant Services, No Recourse to Public Funds: Network
Room 6
3.00pm (private), 3.30pm (public)
Joint Committees
Joint Committee on the Fixed-Term Parliaments Act
Subject: Fixed-Term Parliaments Act
Witnesses: 11.10am: Lord Lisvane KCB DL, former Clerk of the House of Commons (2011-2014); Sir Malcolm Jack KCB, former Clerk of the House of Commons (2006-2011)
Room 4A
10.45am (private), 11.10am (public)
Committee Reports Published Today
SPEAKER’S COMMITTEE ON THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION
6th Report: Appointment of a nominated Electoral Commissioner HC 1102
Time of publication: 11.00am
EDUCATION
2nd Report: Appointment of the Children’s Commissioner for England HC 1030
Time of publication: 2.00pm
Announcements
FORTHCOMING END OF DAY ADJOURNMENT DEBATES
Deadlines for applications for end of day Adjournment debates after the Christmas recess will be published in the Announcements section of the provisional Order Paper for 5 January on Friday 18 December.
FORTHCOMING WESTMINSTER HALL DEBATES
The rota for answering Departments and deadlines for applications for debates in Westminster Hall will be published in the Announcements section of the provisional Order Paper for 5 January on Friday 18 December.
CHRISTMAS ADJOURNMENT - TABLING OF PARLIAMENTARY QUESTIONS
The following arrangements will apply for the tabling of written Questions during the Christmas Adjournment if the House agrees Motion 1 on Adjournment (Christmas) on today’s Order Paper.
Questions for written answer received after 5.30pm on Thursday 17 December and before 2.30pm on Monday 4 January will be treated as having been tabled on 4 January.
Details of arrangements for tabling Questions for oral answer when the House returns from the Christmas recess will be published in the Announcements section of the provisional Order Paper for 5 January on Friday 18 December.
CHRISTMAS ADJOURNMENT - TABLING OF AMENDMENTS TO PUBLIC BILLS
The following arrangements will apply for the tabling of amendments to public bills during the Christmas Adjournment if the House agrees Motion 1 on Adjournment (Christmas) on today’s Order Paper.
During the recess, amendments may be submitted by email to [email protected] from a Member’s network account or from the network account of a member of staff authorised to act on the Member’s behalf.
Deadlines, publication and eligibility for selection
The following deadlines apply for tabling of amendments if they are to be eligible for selection in proceedings on bills in the week the House returns from recess:
Any proceedings in the House or in public bill committee on Tuesday 5 January or Wednesday 6 January: deadline is 4.30 pm on Wednesday 30 December
Any proceedings in the House or in public bill committee on Thursday 7 January: deadline is 4.30pm on Monday 4 January
The table below shows the deadlines, first publication date and selection eligibility for amendments submitted during the recess.
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Deadline for tabling |
First publication* |
First day eligible for selection |
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4.30pm, Wednesday 30 December |
Thursday 31 December |
Tuesday 5 January |
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4.30pm, Monday 4 January |
Tuesday 5 January |
Thursday 7 January |
*Amendments are published online the morning after they are tabled, provisionally ‘marshalled’ into the order in which they relate to the bill.
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: https://www.parliament.uk/get-involved/have-your-say-on-laws/digital-engagement/.
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.
TUESDAY 22 DECEMBER
Special Advisers (Appointment): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Dr Jamie Wallis
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make Government appointments of special advisers subject to the consent of a House of Commons select committee; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Bill may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
WEDNESDAY 23 DECEMBER
Covid-19 Financial Assistance (Gaps in Support): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Tracy Brabin
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to require the Government to undertake an assessment of any gaps in financial support provided to individuals, businesses and industries over the course of the Covid-19 pandemic; to require the Government to report to Parliament on steps it intends to take in connection with any such gaps; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
TUESDAY 5 JANUARY
Local Welfare Assistance Provision (Review): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Paul Maynard
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to require the Government to undertake a review of the adequacy of local welfare assistance schemes provided by local authorities.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
WEDNESDAY 6 JANUARY 2021
High Streets (Regeneration): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Darren Jones
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision about the regeneration of high streets; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
FRIDAY 8 JANUARY 2021
National Minimum Wage Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Paula Barker
Trade Agreements (Exclusion of National Health Services) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Peter Grant
Notes:
Queen’s consent to be signified on Third Reading.
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:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
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:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
Immigration (Health and Social Care Staff) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Christine Jardine
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
Remote Participation in House of Commons Proceedings (Motion) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Dawn Butler
Death by Dangerous Driving (Sentencing) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mrs Theresa May
Mobile Homes Act 1983 (Amendment) Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [23 October]
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Caravan Sites Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Local Authorities (Borrowing and Investment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Electronic Cigarettes (Regulation) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Illegal Immigration (Offences) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Magistrates (Retirement Age) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Edward Timpson
Doctors and Nurses (Developing Countries) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Andrew Mitchell
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Virginity Testing (Prohibition): Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Richard Holden
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
MONDAY 11 JANUARY
Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Bill Wiggin, on behalf of the Committee of Selection
That Caroline Ansell be discharged from the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee and Fay Jones be added.
Bill Wiggin, on behalf of the Committee of Selection
That Andrew Griffith be discharged from the Procedure Committee and Mr William Wragg be added.
TUESDAY 12 JANUARY
Abolition of Business Rates: Ten Minute Rule Motion
Kevin Hollinrake
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to abolish business rates; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
FRIDAY 15 JANUARY
Sewage (Inland Waters) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Philip Dunne
NHS 111 Service (Training and Clinical Oversight) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Kate Osamor
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
Problem Drug Use Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Tommy Sheppard
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
European Citizens’ Rights Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Christine Jardine
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Equal Pay (Information and Claims) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Stella Creasy
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Supported Housing (Regulation) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Kerry McCarthy
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Supported Accommodation Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Steve McCabe
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Driving Offences (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Gerald Jones
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
BBC (Transparency) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Alun Cairns
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
FRIDAY 22 JANUARY 2021
Education (Guidance about Costs of School Uniforms) Bill: Remaining Stages
Member in Charge: Mike Amesbury
Not amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Prisons (Substance Testing) Bill: Remaining Stages
Member in Charge: Dame Cheryl Gillan
As amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Third Sector Organisations (Impact and Support) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Simon Fell
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
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:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
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.
Business Standards Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: John McDonnell
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Conveyancing Standards Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Marco Longhi
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Employment (Reasonable Adjustments for Carers) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Ed Davey
Domestic Properties (Minimum Energy Performance) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir David Amess
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Vehicle Registration Offences (Penalty Points) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Andrew Griffith
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
FRIDAY 29 JANUARY 2021
British Library Board (Power to Borrow) Bill: Remaining Stages
Member in Charge: Bim Afolami
Not amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
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.
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.
Company Transparency (Carbon in Supply Chains) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Karen Bradley
Control of Roadworks Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Mark Francois
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Marriage (Authorised Belief Organisations) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Rehman Chishti
Hong Kong Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Alistair Carmichael
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee. Queen’s consent to be signified on Third Reading.
Employment (Dismissal and Re-employment) (No. 2) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Gavin Newlands
Plastic Pollution Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Alistair Carmichael
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Sexual Exploitation Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Dame Diana Johnson
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
FRIDAY 5 FEBRUARY 2021
Education and Training (Welfare of Children) Bill: Remaining Stages
Member in Charge: Mary Kelly Foy
Not amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
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
Pets (Microchips) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: James Daly
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Digitally Altered Body Images Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Dr Luke Evans
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Dogs and Domestic Animals (Accommodation and Protection) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Andrew Rosindell
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Victims of Abuse (Support) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Munira Wilson
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Jet Skis (Licensing) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Hywel Williams
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Automated External Defibrillators (Public Access) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Jim Shannon
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
FRIDAY 26 FEBRUARY 2021
Forensic Science Regulator Bill: Remaining Stages
Member in Charge: Darren Jones
As amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Asylum Seekers (Permission to Work) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Carol Monaghan
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.
School Breakfast Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mrs Emma Lewell-Buck
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Sexual Offences (Sports Coaches) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Tracey Crouch
Marriage and Civil Partnership (Minimum Age) (No. 2) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mrs Pauline Latham
FRIDAY 5 MARCH 2021
Botulinum Toxin and Cosmetic Fillers (Children) Bill: Remaining Stages
Member in Charge: Laura Trott
Not amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
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.
White Goods (Registration) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Yvonne Fovargue
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Decarbonisation and Economic Strategy Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Caroline Lucas
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
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.
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.
Apologies Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: John Howell [R]
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
Abortion (Cleft Lip, Cleft Palate and Clubfoot) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Fiona Bruce
Pregnancy and Maternity (Redundancy Protection) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mrs Maria Miller
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Election Candidates (All-ethnic-minority Shortlists) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Wera Hobhouse
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Vagrancy (Repeal) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Layla Moran
Food Labelling (Environmental Sustainability) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Grayling
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
National Health Service Reserve Staff: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Alan Mak
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Arms (Exports and Remote Warfare) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Alyn Smith
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
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.
8. 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.
9. Exiting the European Union (Value Added Tax)
Jesse Norman
That the draft Value Added Tax (Miscellaneous Amendments to Acts of Parliament) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020, which were laid before this House on 19 November, 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) (England) (No. 4) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2020 (S.I., 2020, No. 1326), dated 20 November 2020, a copy of which was laid before this House on 20 November, be approved.
Notes:
The Speaker has not yet considered this instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P).
11. Fire Safety Bill: Consideration of Lords Amendments
Notes:
Lords Amendment 3 engages Commons financial privilege.
12. VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION IN DEBATE: ADJOURNED DEBATE [24 NOVEMBER]
Mr Jacob Rees-Mogg
That:
The Order of 4 June 2020 (Virtual Participation in Proceedings During the Pandemic (Temporary Orders), as amended on 22 October, be further amended by adding at the end the following paragraphs:
() The Speaker shall draw up and publish a scheme to permit Members who are certified by a medical practitioner as clinically extremely vulnerable (or equivalent) according to relevant official public health guidance issued in England, Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland, to participate virtually in such debates as are designated for virtual participation by the Speaker.
() The scheme drawn up by the Speaker shall include:
(a) arrangements for demonstrating and registering eligibility for virtual participation in designated debates;
(b) any other provisions the Speaker considers necessary to secure the effective implementation of this Order.
Amendment (a)
Mr John Baron
Chris Bryant
Line 5, leave out from “Members” to “to” in line 8 and insert “with a public health reason relating to the pandemic”.
Relevant Documents:
Sixth Report from the Procedure Committee, Procedure under coronavirus restrictions: virtual participation in debate, HC 905
Notes:
The Accounting Officer has prepared a memorandum on the financial consequences of this motion, pursuant to SO22C(2). Copies are available in the Vote Office.
13. Environment Bill: Remaining Stages
As amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Notes:
For amendments, see separate paper (also available on the documents webpage for the Bill).
Queen’s and Prince of Wales’ consent to be signified on Third Reading.
A legislative consent motion agreed on 12 November 2020 by the Scottish Parliament in relation to this Bill, and a memorandum from the Scottish Government to the Scottish Parliament on the Bill, are available on the Environment Bill page on the UK Parliament website.
A legislative consent motion agreed on 1 July 2020 by the Northern Ireland Assembly in relation to this Bill is available on the Environment Bill page on the UK Parliament website.
14. Financial Services Bill: Remaining Stages
As amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
15. Exiting the European Union (Plant Health)
Secretary George Eustice
That the draft Plant Health (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020, which were laid before this House on 9 December, 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) (No. 2) Regulations 2020 (S.I., 2020, No. 1483), dated 8 December 2020, a copy of which was laid before this House on 9 December, 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).
17. Exiting the European Union (Agriculture)
Secretary George Eustice
That the draft Fertilisers and Ammonium Nitrate Material (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2021, which were laid before this House on 9 December, 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).
18. Exiting the European Union (Sanctions)
Nigel Adams
That the Misappropriation (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I., 2020, No. 1468), dated 7 December 2020, a copy of which was laid before this House on 9 December, 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).
19. National Security and Investment Bill: Remaining Stages
Notes:
As not amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
20. High Speed Rail (West Midlands - Crewe) Bill: Consideration of Lords Amendments
21. Exiting the European Union (Civil Aviation)
Secretary Grant Shapps
That the draft Airports Slot Allocation (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2021, which were laid before this House on 1 December, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Jesse Norman
That the draft Tax Credits Reviews and Appeals (Amendment) Order 2020, which was laid before this House on 15 October, be approved.
23. Financial Services and Markets
John Glen
That the draft Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) Order 2020, which was laid before this House on 26 November, be approved.
24. Exiting the European Union (Constitutional Law)
Secretary Simon Hart
That the draft Government of Wales Act 2006 (Amendment) Order 2021, which was laid before this House on 14 December, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Matt Hancock
That the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (All Tiers) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (S.I., 2020, No. 1533), dated 14 December 2020, a copy of which was laid before this House on 14 December, 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).
26. Exiting the European Union (Sanctions)
Nigel Adams
That the Unauthorised Drilling Activities in the Eastern Mediterranean (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I., 2020, No. 1474), dated 7 December 2020, a copy of which was laid before this House on 11 December, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.