Part 1: Business Today
Summary Agenda: Chamber
9.30am |
Prayers |
Afterwards |
Oral Questions: Transport |
10.30am |
Urgent Questions, including on: Government support for business given the advice to de-prioritise social contacts (Chancellor of the Exchequer) FCDO staffing (Foreign Secretary) |
Afterwards |
Select Committee Statement on: The report of the Joint Committee on the Draft Online Safety Bill, Draft Online Safety Bill, HC 609 |
Until 5.00pm |
Backbench Business: General Debate: Matters to be raised before the forthcoming adjournment |
Until 5.30pm or for half an hour |
Adjournment Debate: Animal Testing (Margaret Ferrier) |
Westminster Hall
1.30pm |
Preventing surgical fires in the NHS |
Business Today: Chamber
9.30am Prayers
Followed by
QUESTIONS
Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Transport
1David Warburton (Somerton and Frome)
What steps his Department is taking to help resolve delays at the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency. (904779)
2Matthew Pennycook (Greenwich and Woolwich)
If he will hold discussions with the Mayor of London on Transport for London’s funding. (904780)
3Mrs Emma Lewell-Buck (South Shields)
What recent discussions he has had with (a) Transport for the North and (b) other stakeholders in the north of England on completing further sections of Northern Powerhouse Rail. (904781)
4Danny Kruger (Devizes)
What steps his Department is taking to maintain funding for Restoring your Railway projects following the covid-19 outbreak. (904782)
5Liz Twist (Blaydon)
What progress he has made on the delivery of the 4,000 new zero-emission buses announced by the Government in February 2020. (904784)
6Chi Onwurah (Newcastle upon Tyne Central)
What steps he is taking to support affordable bus travel in the North East. (904785)
7Marco Longhi (Dudley North)
What steps the Government is taking to help prevent climate activists from blocking major roads in England. (904787)
8Tom Hunt (Ipswich)
What steps the Government is taking to help prevent climate activists from blocking major roads in England. (904788)
9Theresa Villiers (Chipping Barnet)
What discussions he has had with transport authorities on the role of park-and-ride schemes in encouraging people to use public transport. (904789)
10Richard Thomson (Gordon)
What recent discussions he has had with the Home Secretary on tackling labour shortages in the transport and logistics sectors. (904790)
11Mr Steve Baker (Wycombe)
What steps his Department is taking to help improve the condition of roads in Wycombe. (904791)
12Fabian Hamilton (Leeds North East)
What steps he is taking to help ensure that work begins on delivering a mass transit system in Leeds. (904792)
13Darren Henry (Broxtowe)
What steps his Department is taking to help make all new road vehicles in the UK zero-emission by 2040. (904793)
14Giles Watling (Clacton)
What steps his Department is taking to improve the condition of England’s roads. (904795)
15Mr Philip Hollobone (Kettering)
If he will ensure that funding for junction 10A on the A14 at Kettering is incorporated into Road Investment Strategy 3 from 2025. (904798)
16Deidre Brock (Edinburgh North and Leith)
What recent steps his Department has taken to facilitate decarbonisation of (a) public transport and (b) the wider travel sector in line with the Government’s net zero target. (904799)
17Afzal Khan (Manchester, Gorton)
What recent discussions he has had with (a) Transport for the North and (b) other stakeholders in the north of England on completing further sections of Northern Powerhouse Rail. (904800)
18Kevin Hollinrake (Thirsk and Malton)
What steps he is taking to help improve east-west rail connections in the north of England. (904801)
19Steve McCabe (Birmingham, Selly Oak)
What assessment he has made of the effect on transport in the West Midlands of the suspension of tram services due to cracks on vehicles. (904802)
20Alicia Kearns (Rutland and Melton)
What plans he has to further develop the A1 from Peterborough to Blyth. (904803)
At 10.15am
Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Transport
T1Kevin Hollinrake (Thirsk and Malton)
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities. (904771)
T2Claire Coutinho (East Surrey) (904772)
T3Antony Higginbotham (Burnley) (904773)
T4Rob Butler (Aylesbury) (904775)
T5Mark Fletcher (Bolsover) (904776)
T6Alicia Kearns (Rutland and Melton) (904777)
URGENT QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS
Urgent Questions, including on:
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will make a statement on Government support for business given the advice to de-prioritise social contacts (Pat McFadden)
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if she will make a statement on FCDO staffing (Tom Tugendhat)
Business Question to the Leader of the House
Select Committee Statement on the report of the Joint Committee on the Draft Online Safety Bill, Draft Online Safety Bill, HC 609 (Damian Collins)
BUSINESS OF THE DAY
Until 5.00pm (Standing Order No. 9(3))
Matters to be raised before the forthcoming adjournment
Ian Mearns, on behalf of the Backbench Business Committee
Bob Blackman
That this House has considered matters to be raised before the forthcoming adjournment.
Notes:
The subject for this debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
ADJOURNMENT DEBATE
Until 5.30pm or for half an hour (whichever is later) (Standing Order No. 9(7))
Animal testing: Margaret Ferrier
Business Today: Westminster Hall
ORDER OF BUSINESS
The sitting will last for up to three hours (Standing Order No. 10(1))
1.30pm
That this House has considered the matter of preventing surgical fires in the NHS: Jim Shannon
Notes:
The debate will last for up to three hours. The subject for this debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee. 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
Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office
1.Independent Review of Construction Frameworks
Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
2.Local Government Finance
Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
3.Enhancing the UK’s Nuclear Third Party Liability Framework
Secretary of State for Defence
4.Future Nuclear Deterrent Annual Update 2021
Secretary of State for Education
5.School and Early Years Funding Update
Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
6.Adult Social Care Funding and Reform
7.David Fuller case: update on actions
8.Government Response to the Independent Inquiry Report into the Issues raised by Former Surgeon Ian Paterson
9.Medicines Update
Secretary of State for the Home Department
10.INTERPOL General Assembly
11.Provisional Police Grant Report (England and Wales) 2022-23
12.UK Anti-Corruption Strategy – Year 3 Update
13.Work of the Home Office
Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
14.Disability Workforce Reporting 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
Health and Social Care Committee
Subject: Omicron variant update
Witnesses: 10.30am: Professor Chris Whitty, Chief Medical Officer for England; Dr Thomas Waite, Interim Deputy Chief Medical Officer for England; Dr Susan Hopkins, Chief Medical Advisor, UK Health Security Agency
The Grimond Room, Portcullis House
10.15am (private), 10.30am (public)
Committee Reports Published Today
HUMAN RIGHTS (JOINT)
8th Special Report: Legislative Scrutiny: Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill (Parts 7 and 8): Sentencing and Remand of Children and Young People: Government Response to the Committee’s Sixth Report HC 983
Time of publication: 00.01am
TREASURY
6th Report: Appointment of Professor David Miles to the OBR Budget Responsibility Committee HC 966
Time of publication: 00.01am
ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS
5th Special Report: Moving animals across borders: Government Response to the Committee’s First Report of Session 2021–22 HC 986
Time of publication: 11.00am
WORK AND PENSIONS
7th Special Report: Bereavement Support Payment: Government Response to the Committee’s First Report of Session 2019–20 HC 972
Time of publication: 11.00am
Announcements
FORTHCOMING END OF DAY ADJOURNMENT DEBATES
Wednesday 5 January to Monday 10 January (ballot closed)
The ballot for Wednesday 5 January to Monday 10 January is closed and will take place today.
Tuesday 11 January to Monday 17 January (deadline 5 January 10.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
Applications should be made in writing to the Table Office. Members can submit their application via MemberHub, from their own email account or in hard copy. Application forms are available on the Table Office page on the Parliamentary intranet. The ballot will take place on Thursday 6 January.
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 can submit their application via MemberHub, from their own email account or in hard copy. 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 11 and Wednesday 12 January (deadline Tuesday 4 January 2.30pm)
The following Departments will answer:
Attorney General; Digital, Culture, Media and Sport; Education; Health and Social Care; Home Office; International Trade; Scotland; Transport; Wales; Work and Pensions.
Tuesday 18 and Wednesday 19 January (deadline Monday 10 January 10.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
The following Departments will answer:
Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy; Cabinet Office; Defence; Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office; Levelling Up, Housing and Communities; Justice; Northern Ireland; Treasury; Women and Equalities.
Tuesday 25 and Wednesday 26 January (deadline Monday 17 January 10.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
The following Departments will answer:
Attorney General; Digital, Culture, Media and Sport; Education; Health and Social Care; Home Office; International Trade; Scotland; Transport; Wales; Work and Pensions.
CHRISTMAS ADJOURNMENT - TABLING OF PARLIAMENTARY QUESTIONS
The following arrangements will apply for the tabling of Questions for oral and written answer during the Christmas Adjournment.
Under Standing Order No. 22(6), the Speaker has made the following arrangements for tabling Questions for oral answer when the House returns:
Last date of tabling* |
Date for answer |
Departments etc. |
Thursday 16 December |
Wednesday 5 January |
Wales |
Thursday 16 December |
Wednesday 5 January |
Prime Minister |
Thursday 16 December |
Thursday 6 January |
Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (T)** |
Thursday 16 December |
Thursday 6 January |
Attorney General |
Thursday 16 December |
Monday 10 January |
Defence (T) |
The results of the shuffles on 16 December will be published on 17 December. They will be available on the internet at http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm/cmfutoral/futoral.pdf
For further details of last tabling days for other departments and answering bodies, see the Order of Questions rota available on the Commons Business Paper website at https://commonsbusiness.parliament.uk/
Notes:
* The latest time for tabling is 12.30pm on each of these days.
** (T) denotes that there are Topical questions for this Department.
Questions for written answer on a named day
Time of tabling |
Earliest date for named day answer |
Monday 13 December |
Thursday 16 December |
Tuesday 14 December until rise of House on Thursday 16 December |
Wednesday 5 January |
From rise of House on Thursday 16 December until 2.30pm on Tuesday 4 January |
Monday 10 January (each Member may table up to five named day questions during this period) |
Wednesday 5 January |
Monday 10 January |
CHRISTMAS ADJOURNMENT - TABLING OF AMENDMENTS TO PUBLIC BILLS
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
If amendments are to be eligible for selection in proceedings in the House or in public bill committee on Wednesday 5 or Thursday 6 January, they should be tabled by 4.30 pm on Thursday 30 December.
Amendments tabled by this deadline will be available on the relevant bill pages of the Parliamentary website from the morning of Friday 31 December.
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/
Chamber Engagement
Information about engaging the public with debates is available on the parliamentary website: https://www.parliament.uk/get-involved/have-your-say-on-laws/chamber-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.
WEDNESDAY 5 JANUARY 2022
2.30pm Questions to the Secretary of State for Wales
3.00pm Questions to the Prime Minister
Afterwards
Pensions (Extension of Automatic Enrolment): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Mr Richard Holden
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to extend pensions automatic enrolment to all jobholders aged at least 18; to remove the lower qualifying earnings threshold for automatic enrolment; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee
Bill Wiggin, on behalf of the Committee of Selection
That Judith Cummins and Sarah Owen be discharged from the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee and Tonia Antoniazzi and Andy McDonald be added.
Bill Wiggin, on behalf of the Committee of Selection
That Martin Docherty-Hughes be discharged from the Defence Committee and Dave Doogan be added.
Bill Wiggin, on behalf of the Committee of Selection
That Dan Carden be discharged from the Environmental Audit Committee and Valerie Vaz be added.
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
Bill Wiggin, on behalf of the Committee of Selection
That Dave Doogan be discharged from the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee and Kirsty Blackman be nominated.
Bill Wiggin, on behalf of the Committee of Selection
That Claudia Webbe be discharged from the Foreign Affairs Committee and Liam Byrne be added.
Health and Social Care Committee
Bill Wiggin, on behalf of the Committee of Selection
That Ms Anum Qaisar be discharged from the Health and Social Care Committee and Martyn Day be added.
Bill Wiggin, on behalf of the Committee of Selection
That Janet Daby be discharged from the Justice Committee and Ms Diane Abbott be added.
Bill Wiggin, on behalf of the Committee of Selection
That Kirsty Blackman be discharged from the Procedure Committee and Patrick Grady be added.
Bill Wiggin, on behalf of the Committee of Selection
That Lillian Greenwood be discharged from the Transport Committee and Navendu Mishra be added.
Women and Equalities Committee
Bill Wiggin, on behalf of the Committee of Selection
That Anne McLaughlin be discharged from the Women and Equalities Committee and Ms Anum Qaisar be added.
9.30am That this House has considered the role of developers, housebuilders and management companies in new homes: David Johnston
11.00am That this House has considered historical allegations of sexual abuse and the justice system: Stephen Timms
11.30am That this House has considered deforestation in the Amazon: Chris Grayling
1.00pm That this House has considered housing in Sittingbourne and Sheppey: Gordon Henderson
1.30pm That this House has considered immigration requirements for non-UK armed forces personnel: Dan Jarvis
Notes:
The debate at 1.30pm will last for up to an hour.
THURSDAY 6 JANUARY
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
Monday 10 JANUARY 2022
2.30pm Questions to the Secretary of State for Defence
3.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Defence
4.30pm That this House has considered e-petition 548682, relating to police powers to suspend driving licences: Christina Rees, on behalf of the Petitions Committee
Notes:
The subject for this debate was determined by the Petitions Committee. The sitting will last for up to 90 minutes. The sitting will be suspended and time added if divisions take place in the main Chamber (Standing Order No. 10(3)).
6.00pm No debate
TUESDAY 11 JANUARY 2022
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
Co-operatives (Employee Company Ownership): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Christina Rees
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision about groups of employees at risk of redundancy buying their employing company as a co-operative; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
WEDNESDAY 12 JANUARY 2022
11.30am Questions to the Minister for Women and Equalities
12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister
Digitally Altered Body Images: Ten Minute Rule Motion
Dr Luke Evans
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to require advertisers, broadcasters and publishers to display a logo in cases where an image of a human body or body part has been digitally altered in its proportions; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
THURSDAY 13 JANUARY
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
3.00pm That this House has considered the Third Report of the Transport Committee, Rollout and safety of smart motorways, HC 26: Huw Merriman
Notes:
The subject of this debate was determined by the Liaison Committee.
Relevant Documents:
Third Report of the Transport Committee, Rollout and safety of smart motorways, HC 26.
Friday 14 January 2022
Education (Careers Guidance in Schools) Bill: Remaining Stages
Member in Charge: Mark Jenkinson
Not amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Local Government (Disqualification) Bill: Remaining Stages
Member in Charge: Sir Paul Beresford
Not amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Notes:
For amendments, see separate paper (also available on the documents web page for the Bill).
Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles (Disabled Persons) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Jeremy Wright
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Prime Minister (Temporary Replacement) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Kinship Care (Parental Leave) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Katherine Fletcher
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Regulatory Impact Assessments Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (Powers) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Stephens
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Under-Occupancy Penalty (Report) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Stephens
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Social Security Benefits (Healthy Eating) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Stephens
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Planning (Proper Maintenance of Land) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Jonathan Gullis
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Workers (Rights) (No. 2) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Ms Anum Qaisar
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Member in Charge: Dean Russell
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Social Media Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Rehman Chishti
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Flooding (Prevention and Insurance) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Emma Hardy
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Disposable Barbecues Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Robert Largan
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Public Bodies (Representation from Devolved Nations) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Wendy Chamberlain
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
House of Lords (Elected Senate) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Paul Maynard
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Trade Agreements (Parliamentary Scrutiny and Farming) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Tim Farron
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
BBC Licence Fee (Abolition) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Homeless People (Current Accounts) 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.
Leader of the House of Commons (Election) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Electoral Commission (Abolition) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
General Election (Leaders’ Debates) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
Notes:
A ways and means resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee
Hospitals (Parking Charges and Business Rates) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
Voter Registration Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
Asylum Seekers (Return to Safe Countries) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
Children’s Clothing (Value Added Tax) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Caravan Site Licensing (Exemptions of Motor Homes) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Channel 4 (Privatisation) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
British Broadcasting Corporation (Privatisation) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Benefit Sanctions (Warnings) 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.
Asylum Seekers (Accommodation Eviction Procedures) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Stephens
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Disability Benefit Assessments (Recording) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Stephens
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Full Employment Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Stephens
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Health and Safety at Work Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Stephens
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Corporate Homicide Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Stephens
Workers (Rights and Definition) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Stephens
Registers of Births and Deaths Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [26 November]
Member in Charge: Saqib Bhatti
Education (Assemblies) Bill [HL]: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Crispin Blunt
Medical Cannabis (Access) Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [10 December]
Member in Charge: Jeff Smith
Climate Change Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Colum Eastwood
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
British Goods (Public Sector Purchasing Duty) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: John Spellar
Consumer Pricing Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: John Spellar
Broadcasting (Listed Sporting Events) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: John Spellar
Puppy Import (Prohibition) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: John Spellar
Employment (Application Requirements) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: John Spellar
Public Sector Website Impersonation Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: John Spellar
Hunting Trophy Import (Prohibition) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: John Spellar
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
Queen’s consent to be signified on Third Reading.
Armenian Genocide (Recognition) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: John Spellar
House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) (Abolition of By-Elections) (No. 2) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: John Spellar
Public Advocate Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Maria Eagle
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
Copyright (Rights and Remuneration of Musicians, Etc.) Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [3 December]
Member in Charge: Kevin Brennan [R]
Illegal Immigration (Offences) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
BBC Licence Fee Non-Payment (Decriminalisation for Over-75s) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Green Belt (Protection) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Covid-19 Vaccine Damage Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Cold Climate Allowance Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Neale Hanvey
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Child Criminal Exploitation Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Ms Lyn Brown
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
MONDAY 17 JANUARY 2022
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
4.30pm That this House has considered e-petition 588072, relating to Covid-19 restrictions on UK arrivals: Tonia Antoniazzi, on behalf of the Petitions Committee
Notes:
The subject for this debate was determined by the Petitions Committee. The sitting will last for up to three hours. The sitting will be suspended and time added if divisions take place in the main Chamber (Standing Order No. 10(3)).
TUESDAY 18 JANUARY 2022
12.30pm Questions to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
1.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
Afterwards
Digital Devices (Access for Next of Kin): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Ian Paisley
That leave be given to bring in a Bill grant a right of access to the digital devices of a dead or incapacitated person to their next of kin; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
WEDNESDAY 19 JANUARY
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
Prisons (Violence): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Grahame Morris
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to establish a duty of Her Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service and private prison operators to minimise violence in prisons; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
THURSDAY 20 JANUARY
9.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for International Trade
10.15am Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for International Trade
1.30pm That this House has considered the Nineteenth Report of the Science and Technology Committee, 2017-19, The work of the Biometrics Commissioner and the Forensic Science Regulator, HC 1970, and the Government Response, HC (2019–21) 1319: Greg Clark, Graham Stringer
Notes:
The subject of this debate was determined by the Liaison Committee.
Friday 21 January 2022
Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles (Safeguarding and Road Safety) Bill: Remaining Stages
Member in Charge: Peter Gibson
Not amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Approved Premises (Substance Testing) Bill: Remaining Stages
Member in Charge: Rob Butler
Not amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Hare Coursing Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Richard Fuller
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Human Trafficking (Child Protection) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Barnett Formula (Replacement) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Housing Standards (Refugees and Asylum Seekers) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Stephens
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Asylum Seekers (Permission to Work) (No. 2) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Stephens
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Misuse of Fireworks Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sarah Owen
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
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.
Planning and Local Representation Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Rachel Hopkins
Notes:
Queen’s consent to be signified on Third Reading.
Public Houses (Electrical Safety) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Andrew Rosindell
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Microplastic Filters (Washing Machines) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Alberto Costa
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Company Transparency (Carbon in Supply Chains) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Karen Bradley
Pedicabs (London) Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [19 November]
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.
Automated External Defibrillators (Public Access) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Jim Shannon
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
Queen’s consent to be signified on Third Reading.
NHS England (Alternative Treatment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984 (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Caravan Sites Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Public Sector Exit Payments (Limitation) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Hares (Closed Season) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Richard Fuller
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
MONDAY 24 JANUARY
2.30pm Questions to the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
3.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
TUESDAY 25 JANUARY
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs
12.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs
WEDNESDAY 26 JANUARY
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland
12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister
THURSDAY 27 JANUARY
9.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
10.00am Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
10.10am Questions to Church Commissioners, House of Commons Commission, Parliamentary Works Sponsor Body, Public Accounts Commission and Speaker’s Committee on the Electoral Commission
Friday 28 January 2022
Cultural Objects (Protection from Seizure) Bill: Remaining Stages
Member in Charge: Mel Stride
Not amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
British Sign Language Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Rosie Cooper
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Business of the House Commission Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Mobile Homes Act 1983 (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Evictions (Universal Credit) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Stephens
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Miniature Mobile Phones (Prohibition of Sale) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sarah Atherton
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Multi-Academy Trusts (Ofsted Inspection) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Jonathan Gullis
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Abuse of Public-facing Workers (Offences) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Olivia Blake
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Electricity Grid (Review) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Alan Brown
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Climate Education Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Nadia Whittome
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Quarries (Planning) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Matt Western
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Members of Parliament (Prohibition of Second Jobs) (Motion) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Richard Burgon
MONDAY 31 JANUARY
2.30pm Questions to the Secretary of State for Education
3.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Education
FRIDAY 4 FEBRUARY 2022
Animals (Penalty Notices) Bill: Remaining Stages
Member in Charge: Andrew Rosindell
Not amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Unsolicited Explicit Images and Deepfake Pornography Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Angela Richardson
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Employment (Caring Leave) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Jack Brereton
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Prime Minister (Accountability to House of Commons) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
NHS (Prohibition of Data Transfer) 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.
Plastic Pollution Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Alistair Carmichael
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Schools and Educational Settings (Essential Infrastructure and Opening During Emergencies) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Robert Halfon
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Peerage Nominations (Disqualification of Party Donors) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Angus Brendan MacNeil
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Plastics (Wet Wipes) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Fleur Anderson
FRIDAY 25 FEBRUARY 2022
Local Authority Boundaries (Referendums) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Robbie Moore
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
City of Bradford (Referendum on Shipley and Keighley) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Philip Davies
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Human Trafficking (Sentencing) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Rule of Law (Enforcement by Public Authorities) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Bereavement Leave and Pay (Stillborn and Miscarried Babies) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sarah Owen
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Energy Pricing Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Martyn Day
Devolution (Employment) (Scotland) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Gavin Newlands
Asylum Seekers (Permission to Work) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Carol Monaghan
United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority Pension Transfers (Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman Investigation) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: David Johnston
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Local Electricity Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: David Johnston
FRIDAY 18 MARCH 2022
Mental Health Provision (Children and Young People) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Munira Wilson
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Goods Delivery Services Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Jamie Stone
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Commercial Rent (Prohibition of Upward-Only Reviews) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sarah Olney
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Conversion Therapy (Prohibition) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Wera Hobhouse
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Palestine Statehood (Recognition) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Layla Moran
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
North Northamptonshire (Urgent Care Facilities) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Dogs (DNA Databases) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Andrew Griffith
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Tibet and Xinjiang (Reciprocal Access) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Tim Loughton
Button Batteries (Safety) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Jo Gideon
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Employment Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Martin Docherty-Hughes
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
Queen’s consent to be signified on Third Reading.
Workers (Employment Security and Definition) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Martin Docherty-Hughes
Fire and Building Safety (Public Inquiry) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Daisy Cooper
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
Dogs (Protection of Livestock) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Virginia Crosbie
Non-Disclosure Agreements (No. 2) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mrs Maria Miller
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Bereavement (Leave and Pay) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Patricia Gibson
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Hen Caging (Prohibition) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Henry Smith
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Education Employment (Accompaniment to Hearings) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Brendan Clarke-Smith
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.
Paternity (Leave and Pay) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Gareth Davies
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Crown Estate (Devolution to Wales) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Liz Saville Roberts
Notes:
Queen’s consent to be signified on Third Reading.
Minimum Energy Performance of Buildings (No. 2) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Roger Gale
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
Queen’s consent to be signified on Third Reading.
Recognition of Armenian Genocide Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Tim Loughton [R]
Intimate Images (Offences) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mrs Maria Miller
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Pregnancy and Maternity (Redundancy Protection) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mrs Maria Miller
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Flexible Working Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Tulip Siddiq
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Hate Crime (Misogyny) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Wera Hobhouse
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Social Media Platforms (Identity Verification) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Siobhan Baillie
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Miscarriage Leave Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Angela Crawley
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
Planning (Street Plans) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: John Penrose
Notes:
Queen’s consent to be signified on Third Reading.
Dyslexia Screening Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Matt Hancock
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Community Wealth Fund: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Paul Howell
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Israel Arms Trade (Prohibition) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Richard Burgon
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
Queen’s consent to be signified on Third Reading.
Clean Air Targets (World Health Organization Guidelines) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Christine Jardine
Employment and Trade Union Rights (Dismissal and Re-engagement) Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [22 October]
Member in Charge: Barry Gardiner
Climate and Ecology Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Caroline Lucas
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
Ambulance Waiting Times (Local Reporting) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Daisy Cooper
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 (Customs)
Secretary George Eustice
That the draft International Waste Shipments (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2021, which were laid before this House on 17 December, in the last Session of Parliament, be approved.
Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng
That the draft Internal Markets Information System Regulation (Amendment etc.) Regulations 2021, which were laid before this House on 20 July, be approved.
3. Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill: Remaining Stages
As amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Notes:
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 proceedings on Consideration are commenced.
Proceedings on Third Reading shall (so far as not previously concluded) be broughtto a conclusion at the moment of interruption on that day (Order of 12 July 2021).
4. Building Safety Bill: Remaining Stages
As amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Notes:
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 proceedings on Consideration are commenced. Proceedings on Third Reading shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion at the moment of interruption on that day. Standing Order No. 83B (Programming committees) shall not apply to proceedings on Consideration and Third Reading (Order of 21 July 2021).
5. Elections Bill: Remaining Stages
As amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Notes:
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 proceedings on Consideration are commenced. Proceedings on Third Reading shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion at the moment of interruption on that day. Standing Order No. 83B (Programming committees) shall not apply to proceedings on Consideration and Third Reading (Order of 7 September 2021).
Relevant Documents:
Fifth Report of the Joint Committee on Human Rights, Legislative Scrutiny: Elections Bill, Session 2021-22, HC 233 / HL 58, published 2 September 2021
Seventh Special Report of the Joint Committee on Human Rights, Legislative Scrutiny: Elections Bill: Government Response to the Committee’s Fifth Report, Session 2021-22, HC 911, published 18 November 2021
Greg Hands
That the draft Companies (Strategic Report) (Climate-related Financial Disclosure) Regulations 2021, which were laid before this House on 28 October, be approved.
7. International Immunities and Privileges
Secretary Grant Shapps
That the draft International Organization for Marine Aids to Navigation (Legal Capacities) Order 2022, which was laid before this House on 2 November, be approved.
Secretary Grant Shapps
That the draft Merchant Shipping (Control and Management of Ships’ Ballast Water and Sediments) Order 2022, which was laid before this House on 4 November, be approved.
Secretary Grant Shapps
That the draft Air Traffic Management and Unmanned Aircraft Act 2021 (Airspace Change Directions) (Determination of Turnover for Penalties) Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 15 November, be approved.
Secretary Grant Shapps
That the draft Transport Act 2000 (Air Traffic Services Licence Modification Appeals) (Prescribed Aerodromes) Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 15 November, be approved.
Secretary Alister Jack
That the draft Civil Partnership (Scotland) Act 2020 and Marriage and Civil Partnership (Scotland) Act 2014 (Consequential Modifications) Order 2022, which was laid before this House on 16 November, be approved.
12. Animal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill: Remaining Stages
As amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Notes:
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 those proceedings are commenced. Proceedings on Third Reading shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion at the moment of interruption on that day. Standing Order No. 83B (Programming committees) shall not apply to proceedings on Consideration and Third Reading (Order of 25 October 2021).
13. Armorial Bearings, Ensigns and Flags
Secretary Brandon Lewis
That the draft Flags (Northern Ireland) (Amendment) Regulations 2021, which were laid before this House on 23 November, be approved.
14. Judicial Review and Courts Bill: Remaining Stages
As amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Notes:
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 those proceedings are commenced. Proceedings on Third Reading shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion at the moment of interruption on that day (Order of 26 October 2021).
Relevant Documents:
Tenth Report of the Joint Committee on Human Rights, Legislative Scrutiny: Judicial Review and Courts Bill, HC 884 / HL 120
15. Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Bill: Second Reading
Notes:
Queen’s Consent to be signified on Third Reading.
16. Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Bill: Money
Lucy Frazer
That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Bill, it is expedient to authorise:
(1) the payment out of money provided by Parliament of:
(a) any expenditure incurred by a Minister of the Crown under or by virtue of the Act; and
(b) any increase attributable to the Act in the sums payable under any other Act out of money so provided;
(2) the payment of sums into the Consolidated Fund.
Notes:
Queen’s Recommendation signified.
17. Nuclear Energy (Financing) Bill: Remaining Stages
Not amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Notes:
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 proceedings on Consideration are commenced. Proceedings on Third Reading shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion at the moment of interruption on that day. Standing Order No. 83B (Programming committees) shall not apply to proceedings on Consideration and Third Reading. (Order of 3 November 2021).
18. GLUE TRAPS (OFFENCES) BILL: WAYS AND MEANS
Lucy Frazer
That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Glue Traps (Offences) Bill, it is expedient to authorise the charging of fees and other charges under the Act.
19. GLUE TRAPS (OFFENCES) BILL: MONEY
Lucy Frazer
That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Glue Traps (Offences) Bill, it is expedient to authorise the payment out of money provided by Parliament of:
(1) any expenditure incurred under or by virtue of the Act by the Secretary of State or another public authority; and
(2) any increase attributable to the Act in the sums payable under any other Act out of money so provided.
Notes:
Queen’s Recommendation signified.
Secretary Grant Shapps
That the draft Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 29 November, be approved.
Notes:
The instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng
That the draft Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 and Pubs Code etc. (Amendment) Regulations 2021, which were laid before this House on 30 November, be approved.
Notes:
The instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Grant Shapps
That the draft Train Driving Licences and Certificates (Amendment) Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 2 December, be approved.
Notes:
The instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
23. Public Service Pensions and Judicial Offices Bill [Lords]: Second Reading
Notes:
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).
24. Public Service Pensions and Judicial Offices Bill [Lords]: Money
Lucy Frazer
That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Public Service Pensions and Judicial Offices Bill [Lords], it is expedient to authorise:
(1) the payment out of money provided by Parliament of:
(a) any expenditure incurred under or by virtue of the Act by a Minister of the Crown or a government department; and
(b) any increase attributable to the Act in the sums payable under or by virtue of any other Act out of money so provided; and
(2) the charging on, and paying out of, the Consolidated Fund of any sum payable under or by virtue of the Act to or in respect of the judiciary.
Notes:
Queen’s Recommendation signified
25. Public Service Pensions and Judicial Offices Bill [Lords]: Ways and Means
Lucy Frazer
That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Public Service Pensions and Judicial Offices Bill [Lords], it is expedient to authorise:
(1) the making of provision under the Act in relation to income tax, capital gains tax, corporation tax, inheritance tax, stamp duty, stamp duty reserve tax or stamp duty land tax in connection with—
(a) pension schemes established under provision made under the Act for persons who are or have been members of occupational pension schemes of bodies that were brought into public ownership under the Banking (Special Provisions) Act 2008, or
(b) the transfer under provision made under the Act of any property, rights or liabilities of any such occupational pension scheme or any such body; and
(2) the payment of sums into the Consolidated Fund.
26. Skills and Post-16 Education Bill [Lords]: Remaining Stages
As amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Notes:
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 those proceedings are commenced. Proceedings on Third Reading shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion at the moment of interruption on that day (Order of 15 November 2021).
Secretary Sajid Javid
That the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Self-Isolation) (England) (Amendment) (No. 5) Regulations 2021 (SI, 2021, No. 1382), dated 8 December 2021, a copy of which was laid before this House on 8 December, be approved.
Notes:
The instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
28. Down Syndrome Bill: Money
Lucy Frazer
That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Down Syndrome Bill, it is expedient to authorise any increase attributable to the Act in the sums payable under any other Act out of money provided by Parliament.
Notes:
Queen’s Recommendation signified.
29. Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Bill: Remaining Stages
As amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Notes:
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 those proceedings are commenced. Proceedings on Third Reading shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion at the moment of interruption on that day. (Order of 29 November 2021).
Queen’s and Prince of Wales’ consent to be signified on Third Reading.
Relevant Documents:
Senedd Cymru 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).
Secretary Priti Patel
That the draft Data Protection Act 2018 (Amendment of Schedule 2 Exemptions) Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 10 December, be approved.
Notes:
The instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Helen Whately
That the Plastic Packaging Tax (Descriptions of Products) Regulations 2021 (SI, 2021, No. 1417), dated 13 December 2021, a copy of which was laid before this House on 13 December, be approved.
Notes:
The instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Vicky Ford
That the Burundi (Sanctions) Regulations 2021 (SI, 2021, No. 1404), dated 8 December 2021, a copy of which was laid before this House on 13 December, be approved.
Notes:
The instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
33. Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Bill: Remaining Stages
Not amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Notes:
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 those proceedings are commenced. Proceedings on Third Reading shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion at the moment of interruption on that day. Standing Order No. 83B (Programming committees) shall not apply to proceedings on Consideration and Third Reading (Order of 24 November 2021).
34. Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill: Second Reading
35. Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill: Money
Lucy Frazer
That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill, it is expedient to authorise the payment out of money provided by Parliament of any expenditure incurred under the Act by the Secretary of State.
Maria Caulfield
That the draft Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 14 December 2021, be approved.
Notes:
The instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng
That the draft Trade Union (Levy Payable to the Certification Officer) Regulations 2022, which were 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 Kwasi Kwarteng
That the draft Trade Union (Power of the Certification Officer to Impose Financial Penalties) Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 14 December, be approved.
Notes:
The instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Lucy Frazer
That the Local Government Finance Act 1988 (Non-Domestic Rating Multipliers) (England) (No. 2) Order 2021, dated 13 December 2021, a copy of which was laid before this House on 14 December, be approved.
Notes:
The instrument has not yet been considered by the Select Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Priti Patel
That the draft Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (Amendment) Order 2022, which was laid before this House on 15 December, be approved.
Notes:
The instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.