Part 1: Business Today
Summary Agenda: Chamber
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11.30am |
Prayers |
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Afterwards |
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12 noon |
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12.30pm |
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Afterwards |
Ten Minute Rule Motion: Education Employment (Accompaniment to Hearings) (Brendan Clarke-Smith) |
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Until 7.00pm |
Opposition Day (18th Allotted Day): |
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Scottish Parliamentary General Election and Scotland’s constitutional future |
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No debate |
Statutory Instruments (Motions for approval) |
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No debate after 7.00pm |
European Statutory Instruments Committee (Temporary Standing Order) (Motion) |
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Until 7.30pm or for half an hour |
Adjournment Debate: Funding for Transport for the North (Dame Diana Johnson) |
Westminster Hall
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9.25am |
Future of passenger boats and the Maritime and Coastguard Agency |
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11.00am |
Extension of marine protected areas |
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(The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm) |
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2.30pm |
Future of research and development funding |
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4.05pm |
UK voting record at UN Human Rights Council on Israel |
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4.50pm |
Disposal of unexploded ordnance for offshore windfarm construction |
Business Today: Chamber
Virtual participation in proceedings will commence after Prayers.
11.30am Prayers
Followed by
QUESTIONS
The call list for Members participating is available on the House of Commons business papers pages.
URGENT QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS
Ministerial Statements (if any)
BUSINESS OF THE DAY
1. Education Employment (Accompaniment to Hearings): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Up to 20 minutes (Standing Order No. 23)
Brendan Clarke-Smith
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to provide that teachers and other education staff may choose to be accompanied to disciplinary or grievance hearings by a person other than a trade union representative or colleague; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
2. OPPOSITION DAY (18TH ALLOTTED DAY)
Until 7.00pm (Standing Order No. 9(3))
Scottish Parliamentary General Election and Scotland’s constitutional future
Ian Blackford
Kirsten Oswald
Pete Wishart
Tommy Sheppard
Owen Thompson
Stewart Hosie
Angus Brendan MacNeilHannah BardellMhairi BlackKirsty BlackmanSteven BonnarDeidre BrockAlan BrownAmy CallaghanDr Lisa CameronDouglas ChapmanJoanna CherryRonnie CowanAngela CrawleyMartin Docherty-HughesMartyn Day Dave DooganAllan DoransMarion FellowsStephen FlynnPatricia GibsonPeter GrantPatrick GradyNeil GrayDrew HendryNeale HanveyChris LawDavid LindenStewart Malcolm McDonaldKenny MacAskill Stuart C McDonaldAnne McLaughlinJohn McNallyCarol MonaghanGavin NewlandsJohn NicolsonBrendan O’HaraAlyn SmithChris StephensAlison ThewlissRichard ThomsonDr Philippa Whitford
That this House has considered the upcoming Scottish Parliamentary general election and Scotland’s right to choose its constitutional future.
Amendment (b)
The Prime Minister
The Chancellor of the Exchequer
Michael Gove
Secretary Alister Jack
Mark Spencer
Iain Stewart
David Duguid
Line 1, leave out from ‘House’ to end and add ‘believes the priority of the Scottish people is to recover from the effects of the covid-19 pandemic, and that it would be irresponsible to hold a referendum at this time.’.
Amendment (a)
Wendy Chamberlain
Ed Davey
Daisy Cooper
Mr Alistair Carmichael
Wera Hobhouse
Tim Farron
Layla MoranChristine JardineSarah OlneyJamie Stone Munira Wilson
At end add ‘; has further considered the impact of the covid-19 outbreak on Scottish people and businesses; notes the comments by the Scottish Government’s Constitution Secretary that an independence referendum could be held by Christmas 2021, in the midst of a pandemic which has resulted in the deaths of thousands of people; further notes that, according to the Scottish Fiscal Commission, the covid-19 outbreak has led to a contraction of Scottish GDP by 10.7 per cent in 2020, with growth of 1.8 per cent expected in 2021, compared to estimated growth for the whole UK of 5 per cent in 2021 according to the Bank of England; and urgently calls on the Scottish National Party to put recovery first.’.
The impact of the UK’s exit from the EU
Ian Blackford
Kirsten Oswald
Alison Thewliss
Dr Philippa Whitford
Owen Thompson
Pete Wishart
Stewart HosieAngus Brendan MacNeilHannah BardellMhairi BlackKirsty BlackmanSteven BonnarDeidre BrockAlan BrownAmy CallaghanDr Lisa CameronDouglas ChapmanJoanna CherryRonnie CowanAngela CrawleyMartyn DayMartin Docherty-HughesDave DooganAllan DoransMarion FellowsStephen FlynnPatricia GibsonPeter GrantPatrick GradyNeil GrayDrew HendryNeale HanveyChris LawDavid LindenStewart Malcolm McDonaldKenny MacAskill Stuart C McDonaldAnne McLaughlinJohn McNallyCarol MonaghanGavin NewlandsJohn NicolsonBrendan O’HaraTommy SheppardAlyn SmithChris StephensRichard Thomson
That this House considers that the immediate economic damage, recent uncertainty and the projected long-term damage to business and trade from the UK leaving the European Union has disproven the perceived benefits of leaving the European Union; notes that the Scottish economy, specifically fishing, small businesses and manufacturing, are particularly vulnerable to market disruption; further notes that the failure of the UK Government to remain in mutually beneficial education schemes such as Erasmus+ is to the detriment of education and cultural exchange for people in Scotland and the rest of the UK; shows serious concern at the loss of EU funding and its replacement with the Shared Prosperity Fund; affirms the positive role immigration plays in society; and regrets the impact leaving the EU will have on those who wish to live, study and work in the UK.
Amendment (a)
The Prime Minister
The Chancellor of the Exchequer
Michael Gove
Secretary Alister Jack
Mark Spencer
Penny Mordaunt
Julia Lopez
Line 1, leave out from ‘House’ to end and add ‘welcomes the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement, and recognises the enormous opportunities for Scotland’s economy.’.
Notes:
The selection of the matters to be debated has been made by the Leader of the Scottish National Party. (Standing Order No. 14(2)).
The call lists for Members participating are available on the House of Commons business papers pages.
No debate (Standing Order No. 118(6))
Chloe Smith
That the draft Representation of the People (Proxy Vote Applications) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2021, which were laid before this House on 22 February, be approved.
Notes:
If this item is opposed after 7.00pm, the division will be deferred.
No debate (Standing Order No. 118(6))
Caroline Dinenage
That the draft Grants to the Churches Conservation Trust Order 2021, which was laid before this House on 19 January, be approved.
Notes:
If this item is opposed after 7.00pm, the division will be deferred.
5. EUROPEAN STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS COMMITTEE (TEMPORARY STANDING ORDER)
No debate after 7.00pm (Standing Order No. 9(6))
Mr Jacob Rees-Mogg
That the European Statutory Instruments Committee Order of 3 February 2020 be amended as follows:
(1) After paragraph (1)(a) insert:
“(aa) any of the following documents laid before the House of Commons in accordance with paragraph 8(3)(b) of Schedule 5 to the European Union (Future Relationship) Act 2020—
(i) a draft of an instrument; and
(ii) a memorandum setting out both a statement made by a Minister of the Crown to the effect that in the Minister’s opinion the instrument should be subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament (the negative procedure) and the reasons for that opinion, and”;
(2) in paragraph (2), delete “paragraph (1)(a)” and insert “paragraph (1)”;
(3) After paragraph (2)(a) insert:
“(aa) contains any provisions of the type specified in paragraph 6(2) of Schedule 5 to the European Union (Future Relationship) Act 2020 in relation to which the Act requires that a draft of the instrument must be laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament (the affirmative procedure);”; and
(4) Leave out paragraph (16) and insert:
“(16) This Standing Order shall lapse-
(a) in so far as it relates to documents laid in accordance with paragraph 3(3)(b) of Schedule 7 to the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (and matters arising from the consideration of such documents), at the end of the period after which no more regulations may be made under section 8(1) of that Act;
(b) in so far as it relates to documents laid in accordance with paragraph 17(3)(b) of Schedule 7 to the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (and matters arising from the consideration of such documents), at the end of the period after which no more regulations may be made under section 23(1) of that Act; and
(c) in so far as it relates to documents laid in accordance with paragraph 8(3)(b) of Schedule 5 to the European Union (Future Relationship) Act 2020 (and matters arising from the consideration of such documents), at the end of the period specified in paragraph 8(1) of that Schedule.”
ADJOURNMENT DEBATE
Until 7.30pm or for half an hour (whichever is later) (Standing Order No. 9(7))
Funding for Transport for the North: Dame Diana Johnson
Business Today: Westminster Hall
ORDER OF BUSINESS
The morning sitting will start at 9.25am and finish at 11.30am with a five minute suspension at 10.55am. The afternoon sitting will start at 2.30pm and finish at 5.50pm with a five minute suspension at 4.00pm and a 15 minute suspension at 4.35pm. (Standing Order No. 10(1) and Order of 25 February).
The call list for Members participating is available on the House of Commons business papers pages.
9.25am
That this House has considered the future of passenger boats and the Maritime and Coastguard Agency: Andrew Rosindell
Notes:
The debate at 9.25am will last for up to 90 minutes.
11.00am
That this House has considered the extension of marine protected areas: Tony Lloyd
Notes:
The debate at 11.00am will last for up to 30 minutes. The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pm
That this House has considered the future of research and development funding: Daniel Zeichner
Notes:
The debate at 2.30pm will last for up to 90 minutes
4.05pm
That this House has considered the UK voting record at the UN Human Rights Council on Israel: Scott Benton
Notes:
The debate at 4.05pm will last for up to 30 minutes.
4.50pm
That this House has considered the disposal of unexploded ordnance for offshore windfarm construction: John Nicolson
Notes:
The debate at 4.50pm will last for up to an hour.
The second part of the sitting 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
Secretary of State for the Home Department
1.Publication of the Government Response to the Fire Safety Consultation
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
Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Subject: Brexit and the Northern Ireland Protocol
Witnesses: 9.30am: Andrew Lynas, Managing Director, Lynas Foodservice; Colin Neill, Chief Executive, Hospitality Ulster; Glyn Roberts, Chief Executive, Retail NI
Virtual meeting
8.45am (private), 9.30am (public)
Science and Technology Committee
Subject: A new UK research funding agency
Witnesses: 9.30am: Dominic Cummings, Former Chief Adviser to the Prime Minister
11.00am: Rt Hon Kwasi Kwarteng MP, Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, and Jo Shanmugalingam, Director General for Industrial Strategy, Science and Innovation, Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
The Wilson Room, Portcullis House
9.00am (private), 9.30am (public)
Select Committee on the Armed Forces Bill
Subject: Armed Forces Bill
Witnesses: 9.30am: Nicola Williams, Former Service Complaints Ombudsman
10.00am: Emma Norton, Founder, Centre for Military Justice; Dame Vera Baird DBE QC, Victims Commissioner; Mr Tony Wright, CEO, Forward Assist
10.45am: Caroline Paige, Joint Chief Executive, and Craig Jones, Joint Chief Executive, Fighting with Pride; David McMullen, Citizenship 4 Soldiers; Lieutenant Colonel (retd) Diane Allen OBE
Room 6
9.00am (private), 9.30am (public)
Subject: Health and Safety Executive
Witnesses: 9.30am: Suzannah Nichol MBE, Chief Executive, Build UK; Verity Davidge, Director of Central Policy, Make UK
10.00am: Mike Clancy, General Secretary, Prospect; Paul Nowak, Deputy General Secretary, Trade Union Congress
10.30am: Sarah Albon, Chief Executive, Health and Safety Executive; Professor John Simpson, Head of Public Health Advice, Guidance and Expertise COVID 19 Response, Public Health England; Professor Andrew Curran, Chief Scientific Adviser, and Samantha Peace, Director of Field Operations, Health and Safety Executive
Virtual meeting
9.15am (private), 9.30am (public)
Subject: Police conduct and complaints
Witnesses: 10.00am: Lady Brittan of Spennithorne; Nick Glynn, Senior Programme Officer, Open Society Foundations
11.00am: Rose Dowling, Chief Executive, Leaders Unlocked; Kardaya Rooprai, Chair, West Midlands Neighbourhood Watch Force Area Association; Amania Scott-Samuels, Member, Independent Office of Police Conduct Youth Panel
Virtual meeting
9.30am (private), 10.00am (public)
Subject: Major transport infrastructure projects: appraisal and delivery
Witnesses: 9.30am: Jonathan Spruce, Fellow, Institution of Civil Engineers; James Heath, Chief Executive Officer, and Bridget Rosewell CBE, Commissioner, National Infrastructure Commission
10.30am: The Rt Hon. Lord Hammond of Runnymede; Tony Meggs CB, ex-Chairman, Crossrail Ltd, former Chief Executive, Infrastructure and Projects Authority
Room 8
9.30am (public)
Virtual meeting
1.45pm (private)
Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee
Virtual meeting
2.00pm (private)
Subject: Next steps for deposit return schemes
Witnesses: 2.30pm: Mr Barry Turner, Director of Plastic & Flexible Packaging, British Plastics Federation; Mr Rick Hindley, Executive Director, Alupro; Dr Nick Kirk, Technical Director, British Glass
3.30pm: Lee Marshall, CEO, The Local Authority Recycling Advisory Committee; Martin Curtois, External Affairs Director, Veolia; Samantha Harding, Executive Director, Reloop
Virtual meeting
2.00pm (private), 2.30pm (public)
Virtual meeting
2.00pm (private)
Subject: Work of National Savings and Investments
Witnesses: 2.30pm: Ian Ackerley, Chief Executive, Ruth Curry, Finance Director, and Matt Smith, Operations Director, National Savings and Investments
Virtual meeting
2.00pm (private), 2.30pm (public)
Subject: Definition of parliamentary proceedings
Witnesses: 2.45pm: Chris Bryant MP, Chair, Committee of Privileges; Sir Bernard Jenkin MP, Chair, Liaison Committee; Eve Samson, Clerk of the Journals, House of Commons
Virtual meeting
2.30pm (private), 2.45pm (public)
Women and Equalities Committee
Subject: Reform of the Gender Recognition Act
Witnesses: 2.30pm: Nancy Kelley, Chief Executive Officer, Stonewall; Lui Asquith, Director of Legal and Policy, Mermaids; Cat Burton, Chair, Gender Identity Research and Education Society; Dr Jane Hamlin, President, Beaumont Society
Virtual meeting
2.30pm (public)
Virtual meeting
3.40pm (private)
Virtual meeting
4.30pm (private)
Joint Committees
Subject: The Government’s Independent Human Rights Act Review
Witnesses: 3.00pm: Sanchita Hosali, Director, British Institute of Human Rights; Carl Foulkes, Chief Constable, National Police Chiefs' Council; Gregor McGill, Director, Legal Services, Crown Prosecution Service; Sarah Dallal, Equality and Diversity lead, Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys, NHS Foundation Trust
Virtual meeting
2.40pm (private), 3.00pm (public)
Virtual meeting
3.40pm (private)
Joint Committee on the Fixed-Term Parliaments Act
Virtual meeting
4.00pm (private)
Delegated Legislation Committees
Third Delegated Legislation Committee
To consider the draft Extradition Act 2003 (Codes of Practice and Transit Code of Practice) Order 2021
Room 14
9.25am (public)
Fourth Delegated Legislation Committee
To consider the Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Wearing of Face Coverings in a Relevant Place and Restrictions: All Tiers) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021, No. 247)
Room 14
2.30pm (public)
Committee Reports Published Today
BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY
5th Report: Uyghur forced labour in Xinjiang and UK value chains HC 1272
Time of publication: 00.01am
PUBLIC ACCOUNTS
49th Report: COVID-19 – housing people sleeping rough HC 934
Time of publication: 00.01am
Announcements
FORTHCOMING END OF DAY ADJOURNMENT DEBATES
Tuesday 23 March to Thursday 25 March (deadline 17 March 7.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
Applications should be made in writing to the Table Office. 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 will take place on Thursday 18 March.
Tuesday 13 April to Monday 19 April (deadline 24 March 7.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
Applications should be made in writing to the Table Office. 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 will take place on Thursday 25 March.
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 13 and Wednesday 14 April (deadline 22 March)
The following Departments will answer:
Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy; Cabinet Office; Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office; Home Office; Housing, Communities and Local Government; Justice; Northern Ireland; Wales; Women and Equalities
Tuesday 20 and Wednesday 21 April (deadline 13 April)
The following Departments will answer:
Attorney General; Defence; Digital, Culture, Media and Sport; Education; Health and Social Care; International Trade; Scotland; Transport; Treasury; Work and Pensions
Tuesday 27 and Wednesday 28 April (deadline 19 April)
The following Departments will answer:
Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy; Cabinet Office; Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office; Home Office; Housing, Communities and Local Government; Justice; Northern Ireland; Wales; Women and Equalities
PARTICIPATION IN WESTMINSTER HALL
On 24 February, the House agreed a motion to resume sittings in Westminster Hall on Monday 8 March. The sittings will take place in the Boothroyd Room in Portcullis House to allow Members to participate virtually.
Applying to speak
Applications to speak should be made via email to the Speaker’s Office ([email protected]).
The deadlines are as follows:
1.00 pm on the previous Friday for debates on a Monday; and
1.00 pm on the previous day for debates on a Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Call lists will be published at around 12.30 pm on a Monday for debates that day and 6.30 pm the previous day for debates on a Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Participation
Members are able to participate physically or virtually, but should note Mr Speaker’s request for Members to participate virtually in proceedings wherever possible. Members who wish to participate physically should note this when they contact the Speaker’s office.
For 60-minute and 90-minute debates, and debates scheduled by the Petitions Committee, only Members who are on the call list are permitted to attend. Members are not permitted to attend only to intervene or to observe.
Members will be called in the order they appear on the call list, unless there are technical problems which prevent this.
For 30-minute debates, there will not be a call list. Members wishing to contribute should follow existing conventions about contacting the Member in charge of the debate, the Speaker’s Office and the Minister.
Arrangements for social distancing
On the horseshoe in the Boothroyd Room, there are a maximum of eleven seats.
Of these seats, there are four available from which backbenchers can speak (others are reserved for the frontbenches, the PPS or whip, the Member in charge, the Chair and the Clerk).
There are seven 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 the microphone and the desk around them before and after use. Cleaning materials will be available for this purpose.
Guidance for Members on hybrid arrangements in Westminster Hall can be found on the intranet.
DEADLINE FOR CALL LISTS FOR SUBSTANTIVE PROCEEDINGS
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Deadline |
Date of proceeding |
Proceeding |
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1.00pm Wednesday 17 March |
Thursday 18 March |
Backbench business (1): debate on a motion on UK’s commitment to reconciliation, accountability and human rights in Sri Lanka |
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1.00pm Wednesday 17 March |
Thursday 18 March |
Backbench business (2): general debate on World Water Day |
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1.00pm Friday 19 March |
Monday 22 March |
Trade Bill: Lords Message |
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1.00pm Friday 19 March |
Monday 22 March |
Air Traffic Management and Unmanned Aircraft Bill [Lords]: report (consideration) stage |
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1.00pm Friday 19 March |
Monday 22 March |
Air Traffic Management and Unmanned Aircraft Bill [Lords]: Third Reading |
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 is 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/
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.
THURSDAY 18 MARCH
9.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
10.00am Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
10.10am Questions to the Attorney General
Select Committee statement on Eighth Report of the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee, Data Transparency and Accountability, Covid 19, HC 803
Afterwards
UK’s commitment to reconciliation, accountability and human rights in Sri Lanka
Siobhain McDonagh [R]
Elliot Colburn [R]
Ed Davey
That this House notes with concern the reports from of a systematic attack in Sri Lanka on democratic governance, the rule of law and human rights including renewed discrimination against the Tamil and Muslim communities; is profoundly concerned that the Sri Lankan Government has refused to investigate accusations of war crimes including by key members of the current government and has withdrawn from the UN Human Rights Council Resolution 30/1; welcomes the significant leadership role played by successive UK Governments at the Human Rights Council and urges the present Government to provide clear policy direction and leadership to ensure a new substantive resolution is passed at the upcoming Council session in March 2021 that will enable continued monitoring by the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights and mandate a mechanism to gather, preserve and analyse evidence of violations for future investigations and prosecutions; and calls upon the Government to develop a consistent and coherent policy to assist the people of Sri Lankan people through its trade, investment and aid programmes, and in its diplomatic and military relations.
Navendu Mishra
That this House has considered World Water Day 2021.
Notes:
The subjects for these debates were determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
Review of public landmarks in response to recent cultural debates on historical British figures: Gareth Bacon
1.30pm That this House has considered social reform and the social care workforce: Barbara Keeley, Jeremy Hunt
3.15pm That this House has considered World Social Work Day 2021: David Simmonds, Mrs Emma Lewell-Buck
MONDAY 22 MARCH
2.30pm Questions to the Secretary of State for the Home Department
3.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for the Home Department
Afterwards
CONSIDERATION OF LORDS AMENDMENTS
Trade Bill: Consideration of Lords Message
Notes:
Proceedings on consideration of the Lords Message must be brought to a conclusion no later than one hour after their commencement (Order of 19 January 2021).
The Scottish Parliament and Senedd Cymru have approved Legislative Consent Resolutions relating to this Bill. Copies of the Resolutions are available in the Vote Office (also available on the documents webpage for the Bill).
Lords Amendment 3E engages financial privilege.
Air Traffic Management and Unmanned Aircraft Bill [Lords]: Remaining Stages
As amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Notes:
Proceedings will be taken in accordance with the Programme Order agreed on 2 February: proceedings on Consideration shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion one hour before the moment of interruption on the day on which they are commenced. Third Reading shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion at the moment of interruption on that day.
The Northern Ireland Assembly has approved a Legislative Consent Resolution relating to this Bill. Copies of the Resolution are available in the Vote Office (also available on the documents webpage for the Bill).
Health and safety regulations and cranes: Apsana Begum
4.30pm That this House has considered e-petition 570779, relating to consent for a referendum on Scottish independence: Chris Evans, on behalf of the Petitions Committee
6.15pm That this House has considered e-petitions 313310, 557167, 563904, 566718 and 567492, relating to the Government’s Spring 2021 Covid19 roadmap: Nick Fletcher, on behalf of the Petitions Committee
Notes:
The subjects for these debates were 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 23 MARCH
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
12.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
Afterwards
First-Aid (Mental Health): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Dean Russell
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make mental health first-aid part of first-aid training requirements; and for connected purposes
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
9.25am That this House has considered Government-backed insurance for live events: Jamie Stone, Steve Brine, Kevin Brennan
Notes:
The debate at 9.25am will last for up to 90 minutes.
The Chairman of Ways and Means appointed this debate on the recommendation of the Backbench Business Committee
11.00am That this House has considered reduced-risk smoking products and proposals for a smokefree society by 2030: Mr David Jones
Notes:
The debate at 11.00am will last for up to half an hour. The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pm That this House has considered the proposal for an outer London congestion charge: Gareth Johnson
Notes:
The debate at 2.30pm will last for up to 90 minutes.
4.05pm That this House has considered the 550th anniversary of the Battle of Barnet 1471: Theresa Villiers
Notes:
The debate at 4.05pm will last for up to half an hour.
4.50pm That this House has considered improving the education system after the covid-19 outbreak: Bob Seely
Notes:
The debate at 4.50pm will last for up to an hour. The sitting will be suspended and time added if divisions take place in the main Chamber (Standing Order No. 10(3)).
WEDNESDAY 24 MARCH
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
Afterwards
Gaming Hardware (Automated Purchase and Resale: Ten Minute Rule Motion
Douglas Chapman
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to prohibit the automated purchase and resale of games consoles and computer components; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
9.25am That this House has considered NHS pay: Paula Barker, Rachel Hopkins, Mick Whitley
Notes:
The debate at 9.25am will last for up to 90 minutes.
11.00am That this House has considered the planned expansion of Luton Airport: Daisy Cooper
Notes:
The debate at 11.00am will last for up to 30 minutes. The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pm That this House has considered the Science and Discovery Centres’ support for education in science and careers in STEM subjects: Dr Ben Spencer
Notes:
The debate at 2.30pm will last for up to 90 minutes.
4.05pm That this House has considered Government funding for the Bakerloo Line extension: Neil Coyle
Notes:
The debate at 4.05pm will last for up to half an hour.
4.50pm That this House has considered the implementation of the UK Rare Diseases Framework: Liz Twist
Notes:
The debate at 4.50pm will last for up to an hour. The second part of the sitting will be suspended and time added if divisions take place in the main Chamber (Standing Order No. 10(3)).
THURSDAY 25 MARCH
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
TUESDAY 13 APRIL
2.30pm Questions to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
3.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
Afterwards
Gareth Johnson
That leave be given to bring in a Bill under SO No. 23 [details to be provided].
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
WEDNESDAY 14 APRIL
11.30am Questions to the President of COP26
11.53am Topical Questions to the President of COP26
12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister
Afterwards
Cosmetics Products (Regulation): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Carolyn Harris
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to regulate cosmetics products, including electrical products used for cosmetic purposes, make-up, skincare products, Botox and fillers; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
THURSDAY 15 APRIL
9.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for International Trade
10.15am Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for International Trade
TUESDAY 20 APRIL
Virginia Crosbie
That leave be given to bring in a Bill under SO No. 23 [details to be provided].
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
WEDNESDAY 21 APRIL
Taiwo Owatemi
That leave be given to bring in a Bill under SO No. 23 [details to be provided].
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
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.
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).
2. Exiting the European Union (Trade)
Secretary Elizabeth Truss
That the draft Cat and Dog Fur (Control of Movement etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2021, which were laid before this House on 12 January, be approved.
Notes:
The Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments has drawn the special attention of both Houses to the Instrument in its Forty-Third report of 2019-21 (HC 75-xliii).
The Speaker has not yet considered this instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P).
3. Telecommunications (Security) Bill: Remaining Stages
As amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Notes:
Proceedings will be taken in accordance with the Programme Order agreed to by the House on 30 November: proceedings on Consideration shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion no later than one hour before moment of interruption; and proceedings on Third Reading shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion no later than the moment of interruption.
4. Environment Bill: Remaining Stages (day 2)
As amended on consideration on 26 January, to be further considered.
Notes:
Under the Programme (No. 5) motion agreed to on 26 January, proceedings relating to Parts 6 and 7 and clauses 132 to 139 of the Bill shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion three hours after the commencement of proceedings on Consideration on the second day and remaining proceedings on Consideration shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion five hours after the commencement of proceedings on Consideration on the second day. Proceedings on Third Reading shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion six hours after the commencement of proceedings on Consideration on the second day.
Queen’s and Prince of Wales’ consent to be signified on Third Reading.
The Scottish Parliament and the Northern Ireland Assembly have approved Legislative Consent Resolutions relating to this Bill. Copies of the Resolutions are available in the Vote Office (also available on the documents webpage for the Bill).
For amendments, see documents webpage for the Bill.
5. Exiting the European Union (Companies)
Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng
That the draft International Accounting Standards (Delegation of Functions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2021, which were laid before this House on 1 February, be approved.
Notes:
The Speaker has not yet considered this instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P).
Secretary George Eustice
That the draft Single Use Carrier Bags Charges (England) (Amendment) Order 2021, which was laid before this House on 4 February, 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).
Mrs Kemi Badenoch
That the draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme Auctioning Regulations 2021, which were laid before this House on 11 February, be approved.
Notes:
The Speaker has not yet considered this instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P).
8. Exiting the European Union (Financial Services)
John Glen
That the draft Recognised Auction Platforms (Amendment and Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations 2021, which were laid before this House on 11 February, 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 Priti Patel
That the draft Extradition Act 2003 (Codes of Practice and Transit Code of Practice) Order 2021, which was laid before this House on 22 February, be approved.
Notes:
The Speaker has not yet considered this instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P).
Secretary George Eustice
That the draft Direct Payments to Farmers (Reductions and Simplifications) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2021, which were laid before this House on 24 February, be approved.
Notes:
The Speaker has not yet considered this instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P).
Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng
That the draft Administration (Restrictions on Disposal etc. to Connected Persons) Regulations 2021, which were laid before this House on 24 February, be approved.
Notes:
The Speaker has not yet considered this instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P).
12. Exiting the European Union (Customs)
Secretary George Eustice
That the draft International Waste Shipments (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2021, which were laid before this House on 17 December, be approved.
Notes:
The Speaker has not yet considered this instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P).
13. Exiting the European Union (Climate Change)
Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng
That the draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions (Kyoto Protocol Registry) Regulations 2021, which were laid before this House on 25 February, be approved.
Notes:
The Speaker has not yet considered this instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P).
14. Exiting the European Union (Nuclear Safeguards)
Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng
That the draft Nuclear Safeguards (Fissionable Material and Relevant International Agreements) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2021, which were laid before this House on 25 February, be approved.
Notes:
The Speaker has not yet considered this instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P).
Secretary George Eustice
That the draft Food and Drink (Miscellaneous Amendments Relating to Food and Wine Composition, Information and Labelling) Regulations 2021, which were laid before this House on 25 February, be approved.
Notes:
The Speaker has not yet considered this instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P).
Mr John Whittingdale
That the draft Audiovisual Media Services (Amendment) Regulations 2021, which were laid before this House on 25 February, 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 draft Whiplash Injury Regulations 2021, which were laid before this House on 25 February, be approved.
Notes:
The Speaker has not yet considered this instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P).
Secretary George Eustice
That the draft Agriculture (Financial Assistance) Regulations 2021, which were laid before this House on 1 March, be approved.
Notes:
The Speaker has not yet considered this instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P).
Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng
That the draft Employment Rights Act 1996 (Protection from Detriment in Health and Safety Cases) (Amendment) Order 2021, which were laid before this House on 1 March, be approved.
Notes:
The Speaker has not yet considered this instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P).
20. Advanced Research and Invention Agency Bill: Second Reading
21. ADVANCED RESEARCH AND INVENTION AGENCY BILL: MONEY
Jesse Norman
That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Advanced Research and Invention Agency Bill, it is expedient to authorise the payment out of money provided by Parliament of any expenditure incurred under or by virtue of the Act by the Secretary of State.
Notes:
Queen’s Recommendation signified.
Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng
That the draft Warm Home Discount (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2021, which were laid before this House on 3 March, 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 George Eustice
That the draft Single Use Carrier Bags Charges (England) (Amendment) Order 2021, which was laid before this House on 4 March, 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).
Mr Jacob Rees-Mogg
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that Her Majesty will appoint John Pullinger CB as the Chair of the Electoral Commission with effect from 1 May 2021 for the period ending on 30 April 2025.
Amendment (a)
Mr Peter Bone
Line 3, leave out “30 April 2025” and insert “30 April 2022”.
Relevant Documents:
Speaker’s Committee on the Electoral Commission, First Report of 2021, Appointment of the Chair of the Electoral Commission, HC 1276.
Secretary Matt Hancock
That the Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Wearing of Face Coverings in a Relevant Place and Restrictions: All Tiers) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2021 (S.I., 2021, No. 247), dated 5 March 2021, a copy of which was laid before this House on 5 March, 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. Senior Courts of England and Wales
Secretary Robert Buckland
That the draft Civil Proceedings Fees (Amendment) Order 2021, which was laid before this House on 8 March, 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 (Financial Services)
John Glen
That the draft Recognised Auction Platforms (Amendment and Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations 2021, which were laid before this House on 8 March, 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).
28. PARLIAMENTARY WORKS SPONSOR BODY
Mr Jacob Rees-Mogg
That, under the provisions of Part 1 of Schedule 1 to the Parliamentary Buildings (Restoration and Renewal) Act 2019, Tommy Sheppard having resigned as a Parliamentary member of the Parliamentary Works Sponsor Body, Kirsty Blackman be appointed to the Body in his place.
29. COUNTER-TERRORISM AND SENTENCING BILL: CONSIDERATION OF LORDS AMENDMENTS
Notes:
The Scottish Parliament has approved a Legislative Consent Resolution relating to this Bill. Copies of the Resolution are available in the Vote Office (also available on the documents webpage for the Bill).
30. Exiting the European Union (Agriculture)
Secretary George Eustice
That the Common Organisation of the Markets in Agricultural Products (Wine) (Amendment, etc.) Regulations 2021 (S.I., 2021, No. 279), dated 9 March 2021, a copy of which was laid before this House on 10 March, 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).
31. DELEGATED LEGISLATION (ELECTORAL COMMISSION)
Mr Jacob Rees-Mogg
That the Motion in the name of Mr Jacob Rees-Mogg relating to the Electoral Commission shall be treated as if it related to an instrument subject to the provisions of Standing Order No. 118 (Delegated Legislation Committees) in respect of which notice has been given that the instrument be approved.
Amendment (a)
Mr Peter Bone
Line 4, at end, add “with the substitution of “three hours” for “one and a half hours” in paragraph (5) of that Standing Order.”
Amendment (b)
Mr Peter Bone
Line 4, at end, add “with the following modification: after paragraph (5) of that Standing Order, insert —
(5A) The questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on the motion in paragraph (5) shall include any proceedings in relation to an amendment to the motion which may be moved by any Member, including a Member not nominated to the Delegated Legislation Committee; and the report from the committee under paragraph (5) shall comprise any resolution to which the committee has come, or that it has come to no resolution, without any further question being put.”
32. Exiting the European Union (Plant Health)
Secretary George Eustice
That the draft Plant Health etc. (Fees) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2021, which were laid before this House on 11 March, 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).
Jesse Norman
That the draft Double Taxation Relief (Federal Republic of Germany) Order 2021, which was laid before this House on 15 March, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Select Committee on Statutory Instruments.
The Speaker has not yet considered this instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P).
Jesse Norman
That the draft Double Taxation Relief (Sweden) Order 2021, which was laid before this House on 15 March, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Select Committee on Statutory Instruments.
The Speaker has not yet considered this instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P).