Part 1: Business Today
Summary Agenda: Chamber
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9.30am |
Prayers |
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Afterwards |
Oral Questions: Transport |
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10.30am |
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If necessary |
Consideration of any Lords Message |
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A Royal Commission is expected |
Westminster Hall
Westminster Hall will not be sitting on 29 April as a Royal Commission is expected.
Business Today: Chamber
Virtual participation in proceedings will commence after Prayers.
9.30am Prayers
Followed by
QUESTIONS
1. Transport
The call list for Members participating is available on the House of Commons business papers pages.
STATEMENTS
Ministerial Statements (if any)
BUSINESS OF THE DAY
The House may be asked to consider any Lords Messages which may be received.
The call list for Members participating will be made available on the House of Commons business papers pages.
A Royal Commission is expected.
The Speaker will not adjourn the House until a Message has been received from the Lords Commissioners (Order of 26 April).
Business Today: Westminster Hall
ORDER OF BUSINESS
Westminster Hall will not be sitting as a Royal Commission is expected.
Written Statements
STATEMENTS TO BE MADE TODAY
Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office
1.COVID-19 Update
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
Subject: Renewable energy in Wales
Witnesses: 9.30am: David T.C. Davies MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Wales, Wales Office; Rt Hon Anne-Marie Trevelyan MP, Minister for Business, Energy and Clean Growth, Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
Virtual meeting
8.40am (private), 9.30am (public)
Subject: Accountability hearings
Witnesses: 9.30am: Rt Hon. Nick Gibb MP, Minister of State for School Standards, Julia Kinniburgh, Director General, Covid Response and Recovery, and Mike Pettifer, Director, Covid Response Unit, Department for Education
10.30am: The Baroness Berridge, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the School System, and Stephanie Brivio, Director, Safeguarding and Children’s Social Care, Department for Education
Virtual meeting
9.15am (private), 9.30am (public)
Subject: Fraud and Error
Witnesses: 10.00am: Jim Harra, First Permanent Secretary and Chief Executive, HM Revenue and Customs; Peter Schofield, Permanent Secretary, Department for Work and Pensions; Sarah Munby, Permanent Secretary, Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy; Cat Little, Director General, Public Spending and Head of the Government Finance Function, HM Treasury; Mark Cheeseman, Director, Government Counter Fraud Function, Cabinet Office
The Wilson Room, Portcullis House
9.15am (private), 10.00am (public)
Committee Reports Published Today
BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY
6th Report: Mineworkers’ Pension Scheme HC 1346
Time of publication: 00.01am
ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS
8th Report: Seafood and Meat Exports to the EU HC 1189
Time of publication: 00.01am
HOUSING, COMMUNITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT
7th Report: Cladding Remediation - Follow-Up HC 1249
Time of publication: 00.01am
EUROPEAN STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS
24th Report HC 1220
Time of publication: 11.00am
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
5th Special Report: 5G market diversification and wider lessons for critical and emerging technologies: Government Response to the Committee’s Second Report of 2019-21 HC 1377
Time of publication: 11.00am
Announcements
PROROGATION AND PARLIAMENTARY QUESTIONS AND EARLY DAY MOTIONS
Effect of Prorogation on Questions and Motions
Prorogation is expected today. Parliamentary Questions are not carried over into the new Session. Questions which have not been answered by the time that Parliament is prorogued will not be answered. No further Questions may be tabled in the present Session.
All Motions fall at Prorogation. No new Motions (including Early Day Motions) may be tabled on the day of Prorogation nor may any names be added to existing Motions on that day.
PROXY VOTING APPLICATIONS: DEADLINE DURING PROROGATION
Proxy vote applications during prorogation
The deadline for applying for a new proxy vote, or cancelling or changing an existing proxy vote, for Tuesday 11 May is 3pm on Monday 10 May.
Please email [email protected] and, if you are applying for a new proxy vote, include the name of your nominated proxy.
TABLING QUESTIONS AND MOTIONS IN THE NEW SESSION
After the Parliament has prorogued, MemberHub will be offline to prepare for the new Session. Members may table Questions from Tuesday 11 May (the day of the State Opening). The earliest date for which a Named Day Question may be set down for answer will be Monday 17 May. The earliest day for which an Ordinary Question may be set down for answer will be Thursday 13 May.
There will be no Question Time on the first three sitting days of the new Session. The rota of Departments answering oral questions from Monday 17 May will be published in due course.
New Motions may be tabled from Tuesday 11 May (the day of the State Opening).
VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION IN PROCEEDINGS
On 30 December 2020, the House agreed an order extending virtual participation to debate and certain other proceedings in accordance with a scheme prepared by the Speaker. On 25 March the House extended these provisions until 21 June.
The scheme for virtual participation in proceedings and the revised Members’ Guide to Chamber proceedings are available on the intranet. The Members’ Guide to Westminster Hall proceedings is available on the intranet.
FORTHCOMING END OF DAY ADJOURNMENT DEBATES
Tuesday 11 May to Monday 17 May (deadline 28 April) (ballot closed)
The deadline for applications for end of day Adjournment debates for Tuesday 11 May to Monday 17 May has passed. The ballot will take place today.
Tuesday 18 May to Monday 24 May (deadline 12 May 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 13 May.
FORTHCOMING WESTMINSTER HALL DEBATES
Westminster Hall will not be sitting on 29 April as a Royal Commission is expected. There will be no Westminster Hall debates in the new Session of Parliament until the debate on the Queen’s Speech has concluded (Standing Order No. 10(2)(a)). The new rota for answering Departments will be published in the Order Paper as soon as it is available, and Members will be able to submit applications when that rota is published.
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
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.
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.
The House agreed to a carry-over motion for this Bill on 30 November 2020.
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.
The House agreed to a carry-over motion for this Bill on 26 January 2021.
5. 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).
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).
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 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).
9. 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 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 was laid before this House on 17 March, be approved.
Notes:
The Speaker has not yet considered this instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P).
11. Financial Services and Markets
John Glen
That the draft Civil Liability Act 2018 (Financial Conduct Authority) (Whiplash) Regulations 2021, which were laid before this House on 18 March, be approved.
Notes:
The Speaker has not yet considered this instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P).
Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng
That the draft Combined Heat and Power Quality Assurance (Temporary Modifications) Regulations 2021, which were laid before this House on 18 March, be approved.
Notes:
The Speaker has not yet considered this instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P).
Nigel Adams
That the draft Caribbean Development Bank (Tenth Replenishment of the Special Development Fund (Unified)) Order 2021, which was laid before this House on 22 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).
Secretary Priti Patel
That the draft Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (Search, Seizure and Detention of Property: Code of Practice) (Northern Ireland) Order 2021, which was laid before this House on 22 March, be approved.
Notes:
The Speaker has not yet considered this instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P).
Nigel Adams
That the draft Asian Development Bank (Twelfth Replenishment of the Asian Development Fund) Order 2021, which was laid before this House on 22 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).
Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng
That the draft Electricity Trading (Development of Technical Procedures) (Day-Ahead Market Timeframe) Regulations 2021, which were laid before this House on 22 March, be approved.
Notes:
The Speaker has not yet considered this instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P).
Eddie Hughes
That the draft Mobile Homes (Requirement for Manager of Site to be Fit and Proper Person) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2021, which were laid before this House on 22 March, be approved.
Notes:
The Speaker has not yet considered this instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P).
Secretary Priti Patel
That the draft Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (Cash Searches: Code of Practice) Order 2021, which was laid before this House on 22 March, be approved.
Notes:
The Speaker has not yet considered this instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P).
Secretary Priti Patel
That the draft Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (Investigations: Code of Practice) Order 2021, which was laid before this House on 22 March, be approved.
Notes:
The Speaker has not yet considered this instrument for certification (Standing Order
Attorney General
That the draft Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (Investigative Powers of Prosecutors: Code of Practice) Order 2021, which was laid before this House on 22 March, be approved.
Notes:
The Speaker has not yet considered this instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P).
Secretary Priti Patel
That the draft Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (Recovery of Listed Assets: Code of Practice) Regulations 2021, which were laid before this House on 22 March, 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 23 March, be approved.
Notes:
The Speaker has not yet considered this instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P).
Secretary George Eustice
That the draft Plant Health etc. (Miscellaneous Fees) (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2021, which were laid before this House on 25 March, be approved.
Notes:
The Speaker has not yet considered this instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P).
Secretary Priti Patel
That the draft Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (Amendment) Order 2021, which was laid before this House on 25 March, be approved.
Notes:
The Speaker has not yet considered this instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P).
Secretary Alister Jack
That the draft UK Withdrawal from the European Union (Continuity) (Scotland) Act 2021 (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) Order 2021, which was laid before this House on 14 April, 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 John Whittingdale
That the draft Audiovisual Media Services (Amendment) Regulations 2021, which were laid before this House on 25 February, be approved.
Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng
That the draft Carbon Budget Order 2021, a copy of which was laid before this House on 21 April, 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 Kwasi Kwarteng
That the draft Pollution Prevention and Control (Fees) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2021, which were laid before this House on 21 April, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
The Speaker has not yet considered this instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P).
Secretary Matt Hancock
That the draft Coronavirus Act 2020 (Early Expiry) Regulations 2021, which were laid before this House on 21 April, 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).
30. Advanced Research and Invention Agency Bill: Remaining Stages
Not amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Notes:
The House agreed to a carry-over motion for this Bill on 23 March 2021.
31. Armed Forces Bill: Committee
Not amended in Select Committee, to be considered.
Notes:
The House agreed to a carry-over motion for this Bill on 8 February 2021.
Relevant Documents:
Select Committee on the Armed Forces Bill, Special Report of Session 2019-21: The Armed Forces Bill
Secretary Dominic Raab
That the Global Anti-Corruption Sanctions Regulations 2021 (S.I., 2021, No, 488), dated 23 April 2021, a copy of which was laid before this House on 26 April, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
The Speaker has not yet considered this instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P).
33. Financial Services and Markets
John Glen
That the draft Payment and Electronic Money Institution Insolvency Regulations 2021, which were laid before this House on 26 April, 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 Brandon Lewis
That the draft Justice and Security (Northern Ireland) Act 2007 (Extension of Duration of Non-jury Trial Provisions) Order 2021, which was laid before this House on 26 April, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
The Speaker has not yet considered this instrument for certification (Standing Order No. 83P).
35. Finance (No. 2) Bill: Remaining Stages
As amended in Committee and Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Notes:
The House agreed to a carry-over motion for this Bill on 13 April 2021.
Secretary Priti Patel
That the draft Immigration and Nationality (Fees) (Amendment) Order 2021, which was laid before this House on 27 April, 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 Immigration (Collection, Use and Retention of Biometric Information and Related Amendments) Regulations 2021, which were laid before this House on 27 April, 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 Kwasi Kwarteng
That the draft Ecodesign for Energy-Related Products and Energy Information Regulations 2021, which were laid before this House on 28 April, 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).