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Part 1: Business Today

Summary Agenda: Chamber

Westminster Hall

Business Today: Chamber

2.30pm Prayers

Followed by

QUESTIONS

Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions

1Peter Aldous (Waveney)
What steps she is taking to support progression out of low pay jobs. (905446)

2Carolyn Harris (Swansea East)
What assessment she has made of the economic impact of women claiming benefits after leaving the workplace early due to symptoms of the menopause. (905447)

3Helen Morgan (North Shropshire)
What steps her Department is taking to tackle levels of poverty among pensioners. (905448)

4Alex Davies-Jones (Pontypridd)
What recent assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of benefits for disabled people in the context of increases in the cost of living. (905449)

5Robert Halfon (Harlow)
What recent discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Education on support for vulnerable children. (905450)

6John Lamont (Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk)
What progress is being made by the work of armed forces champions in jobcentres. (905451)

7Simon Fell (Barrow and Furness)
What support her Department is providing to young jobseekers. (905453)

8Stephen Timms (East Ham)
What steps she is taking to build trust in her Department among disabled people. (905454)

9Helen Hayes (Dulwich and West Norwood)
What assessment she has made of the reasons for the finding in the Joseph Rowntree Foundation’s UK Poverty 2022 report that child poverty in families with more than two children increased from 33 per cent to 47 per cent between 2012-13 and 2019-20. (905455)

10Karl McCartney (Lincoln)
What progress is being made by the work of armed forces champions in jobcentres. (905456)

11John Penrose (Weston-super-Mare)
What steps she is taking to (a) measure, (b) improve and (c) publish the performance of work coaches in jobcentres. (905457)

12Huw Merriman (Bexhill and Battle)
What steps she is taking to support autistic people into the workforce. (905458)

13Kate Osborne (Jarrow)
What assessment she has made of the reasons for the finding in the Joseph Rowntree Foundation’s UK Poverty 2022 report that child poverty in families with more than two children increased from 33 per cent to 47 per cent between 2012-13 and 2019-20. (905460)

14Scott Benton (Blackpool South)
What steps she is taking to tackle fraudulent activity in the benefits system. (905461)

15Clive Efford (Eltham)
What recent assessment she has made of the impact of rising fuel costs on disabled people in receipt of benefits. (905462)

16Martin Docherty-Hughes (West Dunbartonshire)
What support her Department is providing to social security claimants to help them manage increased utility costs. (905463)

17Julie Elliott (Sunderland Central)
What steps she is taking with the Chancellor of the Exchequer to help support pensioners with increases in the cost of living. (905464)

18Nia Griffith (Llanelli)
What recent assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of benefits for disabled people in the context of increases in the cost of living. (905466)

19Giles Watling (Clacton)
What steps her Department is taking to support young people who are out of work or unable to work with the increase in the cost of living. (905467)

20Ellie Reeves (Lewisham West and Penge)
What assessment she has made of the reasons for the finding in the Joseph Rowntree Foundation’s UK Poverty 2022 report that child poverty in families with more than two children increased from 33 per cent to 47 per cent between 2012-13 and 2019-20. (905468)

21Ruth Jones (Newport West)
What steps she is taking to support young people in Newport West constituency, who are out of work or unable to work, with the increase in the cost of living. (905469)

22Dame Diana Johnson (Kingston upon Hull North)
What assessment she has made of the reasons for the finding in the Joseph Rowntree Foundation’s UK Poverty 2022 report that child poverty in families with more than two children increased from 33 per cent to 47 per cent between 2012-13 and 2019-20. (905470)

At 3.15pm

Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions

T1Mike Kane (Wythenshawe and Sale East)
If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities. (905471)

T2Richard Burgon (Leeds East) (905472)

T3Jason McCartney (Colne Valley) (905473)

T4Ian Lavery (Wansbeck) (905474)

T5Mr Richard Holden (North West Durham) (905475)

T6Kim Leadbeater (Batley and Spen) (905476)

T7Stuart C McDonald (Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East) (905477)

T8Caroline Ansell (Eastbourne) (905478)

T9David Johnston (Wantage) (905479)

T10Taiwo Owatemi (Coventry North West) (905480)

URGENT QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS

3.30pm

Urgent Questions, including on:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make a statement on the publication of his Department’s plan for elective care recovery in England (Wes Streeting)

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, if he will make a statement on his appointment of Chief of Staff to the Prime Minister and associated machinery of government changes (Angela Rayner)

Ministerial Statements, if any

PRESENTATION OF BILLS

No debate (Standing Order No. 57)

Energy Company Obligation (Cavity Wall Insulation)

Paul Maynard

Bill to require energy companies to remove and replace incorrectly installed cavity wall insultation; and for connected purposes.

Parliamentary Elections (Optional Preferential Vote)

Paul Maynard

Bill to introduce the optional preferential voting system for Parliamentary elections; and for connected purposes.

Ministerial Competence (External Review)

Paul Maynard

Bill to make provision for an annual appraisal of the performance and competence of individual Ministers, conducted outside the Cabinet Office, to inform the Prime Minister in recommending ministerial appointments; and for connected purposes.

Charities (Income Source Statements)

Paul Maynard

Bill to require the Charity Commission to publish statistics of the proportion of income of each registered charity which is derived from public expenditure; and for connected purposes.

Local Welfare Assistance (Statements)

Paul Maynard

Bill to require local authorities to publish statements of expenditure and the numbers of grants made to residents through the local welfare assistance scheme; and for connected purposes.

BUSINESS OF THE DAY

1. BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE (TODAY)

Until any hour (if the 10.00pm Business of the House motion is agreed to)

Mr Jacob Rees-Mogg

That, at this day’s sitting, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 16(1) (Proceedings under an Act or on European Union documents), proceedings on the Motion in the name of David Rutley relating to the draft Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2022 and the Motion in the name of Guy Opperman relating to the draft Guaranteed Minimum Pensions Increase Order 2022, shall be brought to a conclusion three hours after the commencement of proceedings on the motion for this order; the Speaker shall then put the Questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on those Motions forthwith; such Questions, though opposed, may be put after the moment of interruption; and Standing Order No. 41A (Deferred divisions) shall not apply.

BUSINESS TO BE TAKEN AT 10.00pm

BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE

No debate (Standing Order No. 15 and No. 41(A))

The Prime Minister

That, at this day’s sitting, the motion in the name of Mr Jacob Rees-Mogg relating to Business of the House (Today) may be proceeded with, though opposed, until any hour and Standing Order No. 41A (Deferred divisions) will not apply.

BUSINESS OF THE DAY

2. SOCIAL SECURITY AND PENSIONS

Up to 3 hours from the commencement of proceedings on the Business of the House (Today) motion (if the Business of the House (Today) motion is agreed to)

Social Security

David Rutley

That the draft Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2022, which was laid before this House on 17 January, be approved.

Pensions

Guy Opperman

That the draft Guaranteed Minimum Pensions Increase Order 2022, which was laid before this House on 17 January, be approved.

3. NORTHERN IRELAND (MINISTERS, ELECTIONS AND PETITIONS OF CONCERN) BILL: PROGRAMME (NO. 3)

No debate (Standing Order No. 83A(7))

Secretary Brandon Lewis

That the following provision shall apply to the Northern Ireland (Ministers, Elections and Petitions of Concern) Bill for the purpose of supplementing the Order of 22 June 2021 (Northern Ireland (Ministers, Elections and Petitions of Concern Bill) (Programme)), as varied by the Order of 26 October 2021 (Northern Ireland (Ministers, Elections and Petitions of Concern Bill) (Programme) (No. 2)):

Consideration of Lords Amendments

(1) Proceedings on consideration of Lords Amendments shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion one hour after their commencement.

Subsequent stages

(2) Any further Message from the Lords may be considered forthwith without any Question being put.

(3) The proceedings on any further Message from the Lords shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion one hour after their commencement.

4. Northern Ireland (Ministers, Elections and Petitions of Concern) Bill: Consideration of Lords Amendments

Up to one hour (if the Northern Ireland (Ministers, Elections and Petitions of Concern Bill: Programme (No.3) motion is agreed to)

Notes:

Neither of the Lords Amendments engages financial privilege.

5. Immigration

No debate (Standing Order No. 118(6))

Secretary Priti Patel

That the draft Passenger, Crew and Service Information (Civil Penalties) (Amendment) Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 6 January, be approved.

Notes:

If this item is opposed after 10.00pm, the division will be deferred.

6. Animals

No debate (Standing Order No. 118(6))

Secretary George Eustice

That the draft Microchipping of Dogs (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 6 January, be approved.

Notes:

If this item is opposed after 10.00pm, the division will be deferred.

7. BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE (9 FEBRUARY)

No debate after 10.00pm (Standing Order No. 9(6))

Mr Jacob Rees-Mogg

That at the sitting on Wednesday 9 February, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 16 (Proceedings under an Act or on European Union documents), the Speaker shall put the Questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on

(1) the Motion in the name of Secretary Priti Patel relating to Police Grant Report not later than three hours after the commencement of proceedings on that Motion, and

(2) the Motions in the name of Secretary Michael Gove relating to Local Government Finance not later than three hours after the commencement of proceedings on the first such Motion or six hours after the commencement of proceedings relating to Police Grant Report, whichever is the later;

proceedings on those Motions may continue, though opposed, after the moment of interruption; and Standing Order No. 41A (Deferred divisions) shall not apply.

ADJOURNMENT DEBATE

Until 10.30pm or for half an hour (whichever is later) (Standing Order No. 9(7))

Support for the dentist industry and NHS backlogs: Andy Carter

Business Today: Westminster Hall

ORDER OF BUSINESS

The sitting will last for up to three hours (Standing Order No. 10(1))

4.30pm

That this House has considered e-petition 591775, relating to laboratory animals and the Animal Welfare Act: Martyn Day 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)).

Written Statements

STATEMENTS TO BE MADE TODAY

Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities

1.Local Government Finance

2.Parking Update

The Chancellor of the Exchequer

3.The Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Exemption) (Amendment) Order 2022

Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport

4.Online Safety Update

Secretary of State for Health and Social Care

5.Local Authority Public Health Update

Secretary of State for Transport

6.Transport 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

Scottish Affairs Committee

Subject: Access to cash in Scotland

Witnesses: 3.00pm: Martin Kearsley, Banking Director, Post Office

3.45pm: Fergus Murphy, Group Chief Customer Experience Officer, Virgin Money UK; Carol Anderson, Branch Banking Director, TSB; Reza Attar-Zadeh, Head of Customer Interactions, Santander UK; Ricky Diggins, Community Bank Business Delivery Director, Lloyds Banking Group

Room 6
2.30pm (private), 3.00pm (public)

Health and Social Care Committee

Room 5
3.00pm (private)

Treasury Committee

Subject: Jobs, growth, and productivity after coronavirus

Witnesses: 3.15pm: The Lord O’Neill of Gatley; Professor Jagjit Chadha, Director, National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR); Roger Bootle, Chairman, Capital Economics; Ann Pettifor, Director, Prime Economics

Room 8
3.00pm (private), 3.15pm (public)

Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Committee

Subject: The Regulation of Social Housing

Witnesses: 4.00pm: Cllr David Renard, Chair of the Economy, Environment, Housing and Transport Board, Local Government Association (LGA); Chloe Fletcher, Policy Director, National Federation of ALMOs; Nick Murphy, Chief Executive Officer, Nottingham City Homes

5.00pm: Kate Henderson, Chief Executive, National Housing Federation; Matthew Walker, Chair, PlaceShapers; Karen Brown, Senior Policy Advisor, Northern Housing Consortium

Room 16
3.30pm (private), 4.00pm (public)

Public Accounts Committee

Subject: Future of the Advanced Gas-cooled Reactors

Witnesses: 4.00pm: Sarah Munby, Permanent Secretary, and Umran Nazir, Deputy Director for Decommissioning, Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy; David Peattie, Chief Executive, Nuclear Decommissioning Authority; Jerry Haller, Nuclear Decommissioning Director, EDF Energy

The Grimond Room, Portcullis House
3.30pm (private), 4.00pm (public)

Procedure Committee

Subject: Voting by proxy

Witnesses: 4.15pm: Mr William Wragg MP

Room 15
4.00pm (private), 4.15pm (public)

Administration Committee

Room 21
4.30pm (private)

Joint Committees

National Security Strategy

Room 4A
4.00pm (private)

Delegated Legislation Committees

First Delegated Legislation Committee

To consider the draft Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (Amendment) Regulations 2022

Room 12
4.30pm (public)

Second Delegated Legislation Committee

To consider the draft Representation of the People (Proxy Vote Applications) (Coronavirus) (Amendment) Regulations 2022

Room 9
6.00pm (public)

Committee Reports Published

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND CONSTITUTIONAL AFFAIRS

6th Report: The appointment of Rt Hon the Baroness Stuart of Edgbaston as First Civil Service Commissioner HC 984
Time of publication: 00.01am

HOME AFFAIRS

3rd Special Report: The Windrush Compensation Scheme: Government’s Response to the Committee’s Fifth Report HC 1098
Time of publication: 11.00am

Announcements

FORTHCOMING END OF DAY ADJOURNMENT DEBATES

Monday 21 to Monday 28 February (deadline Wednesday 9 February 7.00pm 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 10 February.

Tuesday 1 to Monday 7 March (deadline Wednesday 23 February 7.00pm 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 24 February.

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 22 and Wednesday 23 February (deadline Monday 7 February 10.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)

The following Departments will answer:

Attorney General; Digital, Culture, Media and Sport; Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; Health and Social Care; Home Office; International Trade; Justice; Northern Ireland; Wales; Work and Pensions

Tuesday 1 and Wednesday 2 March (deadline Monday 21 February 10.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)

The following Departments will answer:

Attorney General; Digital, Culture, Media and Sport; Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; Foreign, Commonwealth and Development; Justice; Levelling Up, Housing and Communities; Northern Ireland; Wales; Women and Equalities; Work and Pensions

Tuesday 8 and Wednesday 9 March (deadline Monday 28 February 10.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)

The following Departments will answer:

Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy; Cabinet Office; Defence; Education; Health and Social Care; Home Office; International Trade; Scotland; Transport; Treasury

Tuesday 15 and Wednesday 16 March (deadline Monday 7 March 10.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)

The following Departments will answer:

Attorney General; Digital, Culture, Media and Sport; Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; Foreign, Commonwealth and Development; Justice; Levelling Up, Housing and Communities; Northern Ireland; Wales; Women and Equalities; Work and Pensions

Tuesday 22 and Wednesday 23 March (deadline Monday 14 March 10.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)

The following Departments will answer:

Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy; Cabinet Office; Defence; Education; Health and Social Care; Home Office; International Trade; Scotland; Transport; Treasury

FEBRUARY ADJOURNMENT - TABLING OF PARLIAMENTARY QUESTIONS

The following arrangements will apply for the tabling of Questions for oral and written answer during the February Adjournment.

Questions for oral answer

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 10 February

Monday 21 February

Defence (T)**

Thursday 10 February

Tuesday 22 February

Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (T)

Thursday 10 February

Wednesday 23 February

Prime Minister

Thursday 10 February

Wednesday 23 February

Women and Equalities (T)

Thursday 10 February

Thursday 24 February

Cabinet Office (T)

Tuesday 22 February

Monday 28 February

Home Office (T)

The results of the shuffles on 10 February will be published on 11 February. 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 7 February

Thursday 10 February

Tuesday 8 February until rise of House on Thursday 10 February

Monday 21 February

From rise of House on Thursday 10 February until 2.30pm on Friday 18 February

Wednesday 23 February (each Member may table up to five named day questions during this period)

Monday 21 February

Thursday 24 February

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: https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm5802/cmstords/so_804_2021/so-804_02122021.pdf

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.

TUESDAY 8 FEBRUARY

CHAMBER

QUESTIONS

11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Justice

12.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Justice

Afterwards

Motor Vehicle Tests (Diesel Particulate Filters): Ten Minute Rule Motion

Mr Barry Sheerman

That leave be given to bring in a Bill to set standards as to the emissions particulate sensing technology to be used in roadworthiness tests for diesel vehicles; and for connected purposes

Notes:

The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.

OPPOSITION DAY (12TH ALLOTTED DAY): SUBJECT TO BE ANNOUNCED

Notes:

The selection of the matter to be debated will be made by the Leader of the Opposition (Standing Order No. 14(2)).

Environmental Audit Committee

Sir Bill Wiggin, on behalf of the Committee of Selection

That Nadia Whittome be discharged from the Environmental Audit Committee and Clive Lewis be added.

Home Affairs Committee

Sir Bill Wiggin, on behalf of the Committee of Selection

That Paula Barker be added to the Home Affairs Committee.

Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Committee

Sir Bill Wiggin, on behalf of the Committee of Selection

That Rachel Hopkins be discharged from the Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Committee and Kate Hollern be added.

Public Accounts Committee

Sir Bill Wiggin, on behalf of the Committee of Selection

That Barry Gardiner be discharged from the Public Accounts Committee and Kate Green be added.

Women and Equalities Committee

Sir Bill Wiggin, on behalf of the Committee of Selection

That Alex Davies-Jones be discharged from the Women and Equalities Committee and Carolyn Harris be added.

ADJOURNMENT DEBATE

Rail connectivity between Leicester, Coventry and Nottingham: Claudia Webbe

WESTMINSTER HALL

9.30am That this House has considered the Yazidi genocide: Brendan O’Hara [R]

Notes:

The Chairman of Ways and Means appointed this debate on the recommendation of the Backbench Business Committee.

11.00am That this House has considered the provision of grit bins: Robert Largan

Notes:

The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.

2.30pm That this House has considered the potential merits of reopening the Leamside Line: Mrs Sharon Hodgson

4.00pm That this House has considered requests for military aid to civil authorities during the covid-19 outbreak: Chris Loder

4.30pm That this House has considered funding of local authorities on Merseyside: Margaret Greenwood

Notes:

The debate at 4.30pm 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 9 FEBRUARY

CHAMBER

QUESTIONS

11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Wales

12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister

Afterwards

Seals (Protection): Ten Minute Rule Motion

Tracey Crouch

That leave be given to bring in a Bill to amend the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 to make the intentional or reckless disturbance or harassment of seals an offence; to make further provision about the protection of seals; and for connected purposes.

Notes:

The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.

Police

Secretary Priti Patel

That the Police Grant Report (England and Wales) for 2022–23 (HC 1084), which was laid before this House on 2 February, be approved.

MOTION RELATING TO THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCE REPORT

PRESENTATION OF PUBLIC PETITIONS

Industrial waste: Karen Bradley

ADJOURNMENT DEBATE

Neonatal leave and pay: Luke Hall

WESTMINSTER HALL

9.30am That this House has considered special educational needs and children’s mental health services: Laura Farris

11.00am That this House has considered regulation of supported exempt accommodation: Shabana Mahmood

Notes:

The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.

2.30pm That this House has considered supporting people with endometriosis in the workplace: Alec Shelbrooke

4.00pm That this House has considered the 20th anniversary of the 2002 Gujarat riots: Kim Leadbeater

4.30pm That this House has considered the potential environmental and health impacts of the proposed expansion at Edmonton EcoPark: Sir Iain Duncan Smith

Notes:

The debate at 4.30pm 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)).

Thursday 10 FEBRUARY

CHAMBER

QUESTIONS

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

Afterwards

BACKBENCH BUSINESS

UK-Taiwan friendship and cooperation

Alicia Kearns

Bob Stewart [R]

This House notes the importance of the UK’s relationship with Taiwan; calls on the Government to continue to work towards the strengthening of the UK-Taiwan trade relationship and deepening of security cooperation; and further calls on the Government to support Taiwan’s recognition in the international community.

Dementia research in the UK

Debbie Abrahams [R]

That this House has considered dementia research in the UK.

Notes:

The subjects for these debates were determined by the Backbench Business Committee.

ADJOURNMENT DEBATE

Ambulance services in England: Justin Madders

WESTMINSTER HALL

1.30pm That this House has considered access to NHS dentistry: Peter Aldous, Judith Cummins

Notes:

The subject of 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)).

MONDAY 21 FEBRUARY

CHAMBER

QUESTIONS

2.30pm Questions to the Secretary of State for Defence

3.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Defence

Afterwards

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).

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).

WESTMINSTER HALL

4.30pm That this House has considered e-petition 327108, relating to reform of the Gender Recognition Act: Elliot Colburn, 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)).

Relevant Documents:

Third Report of the Women and Equalities Committee, Reform of the Gender Recognition Act, HC 977

TUESDAY 22 FEBRUARY

CHAMBER

QUESTIONS

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

Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (Status): Ten Minute Rule Motion

Mr Ian Liddell-Grainger

That leave be given to bring in a Bill to provide for corporate status of and for certain privileges and immunities to be accorded to the international inter-parliamentary organisation of national and sub-national legislatures of Commonwealth countries known as the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association and to its Secretary-General; and for connected purposes.

Notes:

The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.

Charities Bill [Lords]: Remaining Stages

As amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.

Notes:

This is a Law Commission Bill.

Queen’s and Prince of Wales’ Consent to be signified on Third Reading.

Public Service Pensions and Judicial Offices 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 5 January 2022).

Relevant Documents:

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 (and also available on the documents webpage for this Bill).

WESTMINSTER HALL

9.30am That this House has considered India and UK trade negotiations: Bob Blackman [R]

Notes:

The Chairman of Ways and Means appointed this debate on the recommendation of the Backbench Business Committee.

WEDNESDAY 23 FEBRUARY

CHAMBER

QUESTIONS

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

Ten Minute Rule Motion

Owen Thompson

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.

OPPOSITION DAY (13TH ALLOTTED DAY): SUBJECT TO BE ANNOUNCED

Notes:

The selection of the matter to be debated will be made by the Leader of the Opposition (Standing Order No. 14(2)).

THURSDAY 24 FEBRUARY

CHAMBER

QUESTIONS

9.30am Questions to the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office

10.15am Topical Questions to the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office

Afterwards

BUSINESS TO BE DETERMINED BY THE BACKBENCH BUSINESS COMMITTEE

FRIDAY 25 FEBRUARY

CHAMBER

Marriage and Civil Partnership (Minimum Age) Bill: Remaining Stages

Member in Charge: Mrs Pauline Latham

Not amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.

Relevant Documents:

Letter from the Chair of the Joint Committee on Human Rights to Pauline Latham MP relating to the Marriage and Civil Partnership (Minimum Age) Bill, dated 24 November 2021

Pension Schemes (Conversion of Guaranteed Minimum Pensions) Bill: Remaining Stages

Member in Charge: Margaret Ferrier

Not amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.

Relevant Documents:

The Northern Ireland Assembly has approved a Legislative Consent Resolution relating to this Bill.

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

House of Lords (Elected Senate) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Paul Maynard

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

Pensions (Extension of Automatic Enrolment) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Mr Richard Holden

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

Digitally Altered Body Images Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Dr Luke Evans

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.

Prisons (Violence) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Grahame Morris

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

Kinship Care (Parental Leave) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Katherine Fletcher

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

Planning and Local Representation Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Rachel Hopkins

Notes:

Queen’s consent to be signified on Third Reading.

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.

Hares (Closed Season) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Richard Fuller

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

Schools and Educational Settings (Essential Infrastructure and Opening During Emergencies) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Robert Halfon

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

Medical Cannabis (Access) Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [10 December]

Member in Charge: Jeff Smith

Social Housing (Emergency Protection Of Tenancy Rights) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Helen Hayes

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

Ministerial Interests (Emergency Powers) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Owen Thompson

Child Criminal Exploitation Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Ms Lyn Brown

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

Evictions (Universal Credit) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Chris Stephens

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.

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.

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

Ministerial Disclosure (Fixed Penalty Notices) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Mr Alistair Carmichael

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

Prime Minister (Accountability to House of Commons) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone

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.

Human Trafficking (Child Protection) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone

Notes:

A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.

Prime Minister (Temporary Replacement) Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [14 January]

Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone

Notes:

Queen’s consent to be signified on Third Reading.

Business of the House Commission Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone

BBC Licence Fee (Abolition) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone

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

Asylum Seekers (Return to Safe Countries) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Mr Peter Bone

Registers of Births and Deaths Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [26 November]

Member in Charge: Saqib Bhatti

National Health Service Co-Funding and Co-Payment Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [4 February]

Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope

Plastics (Wet Wipes) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Fleur Anderson

Mobile Homes Act 1983 (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope

Flooding (Prevention and Insurance) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Emma Hardy

Notes:

A money resolution and a ways and means resolution are required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.

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.

Copyright (Rights and Remuneration of Musicians, Etc.) Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [3 December]

Member in Charge: Kevin Brennan [R]

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

Regulatory Impact Assessments Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope

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

MONDAY 28 FEBRUARY

CHAMBER

QUESTIONS

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

WESTMINSTER HALL

4.30pm That this House has considered e-petitions 272087 and 575833, relating to online abuse: Catherine McKinnell, 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)).

Relevant Documents:

Second Report of the Petitions Committee, Tackling Online Abuse, HC 766

Report of the Joint Committee on the Draft Online Safety Bill, Draft Online Safety Bill, HC 609

Eighth Report of the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee, The Draft Online Safety Bill and the legal but harmful debate, HC 1039

tueSDAY 1 March

CHAMBER

QUESTIONS

11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care

12.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care

Afterwards

Marine Protected Areas (Bottom Trawling): Ten Minute Rule Motion

Chris Grayling

That leave be given to bring in a Bill to regulate and limit the practice of bottom trawling in marine protected areas, and for connected purposes.

Notes:

The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.

WEDNESDAY 2 MARCH

CHAMBER

QUESTIONS

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

Ten Minute Rule Motion

Luke Pollard

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.

Thursday 3 March

CHAMBER

QUESTIONS

9.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for International Trade

10.15am Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for International Trade

Monday 7 March

CHAMBER

QUESTIONS

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 8 March

CHAMBER

QUESTIONS

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 9 March

CHAMBER

QUESTIONS

11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland

12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister

Thursday 10 March

CHAMBER

QUESTIONS

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

Monday 14 March

CHAMBER

QUESTIONS

2.30pm Questions to the Secretary of State for Education

3.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Education

Tuesday 15 March

CHAMBER

QUESTIONS

11.30am Questions to the Chancellor of the Exchequer

12.15pm Topical Questions to the Chancellor of the Exchequer

Wednesday 16 March

CHAMBER

QUESTIONS

11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Scotland

12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister

Thursday 17 March

CHAMBER

QUESTIONS

9.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Transport

10.15am Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Transport

FRIDAY 18 MARCH

CHAMBER

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

Peerage Nominations (Disqualification of Party Donors) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Angus Brendan MacNeil

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

Quarries (Planning) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Matt Western

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

Planning (Proper Maintenance of Land) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Jonathan Gullis

Multi-Academy Trusts (Ofsted Inspection) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Jonathan Gullis

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

Disposable Barbecues Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Robert Largan

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

Unsolicited Explicit Images and Deepfake Pornography Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Angela Richardson

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

Workers (Rights) (No. 2) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Ms Anum Qaisar

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

Social Media Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Rehman Chishti

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

Co-operatives (Employee Company Ownership) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Christina Rees

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

Employment (Caring Leave) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Jack Brereton

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

Trade Agreements (Parliamentary Scrutiny and Farming) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Tim Farron

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

Education (Assemblies) Bill [Lords]: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Crispin Blunt

Cold Climate Allowance Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Neale Hanvey

Public Bodies (Representation from Devolved Nations) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Wendy Chamberlain

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

Registration of Overseas Entities Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Layla Moran

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

Misuse of Fireworks Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [21 January]

Member in Charge: Sarah Owen

Microplastic Filters (Washing Machines) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Alberto Costa

Company Transparency (Carbon in Supply Chains) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Karen Bradley

Fire Safety Remediation Charges (Recovery and Enforcement) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Daisy Cooper

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

Consumer Protection (Double Charging) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Huw Merriman

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

Spiking (Offence) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Richard Graham

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

Climate Education Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Nadia Whittome

Members of Parliament (Prohibition of Second Jobs) (Motion) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Richard Burgon

Plastic Pollution Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Mr Alistair Carmichael

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

Status of Workers Bill [Lords]: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Andy McDonald

Digital Devices (Access for Next of Kin) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Ian Paisley

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

Air Pollution (Local Authority Audits) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Mr Barry Sheerman

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

Carbon Emissions (Buildings) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Duncan Baker

Notes:

Bill not yet printed.

Public Houses (Electrical Safety) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Andrew Rosindell

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.

Monday 21 March

CHAMBER

QUESTIONS

2.30pm Questions to the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions

3.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions

Tuesday 22 March

CHAMBER

QUESTIONS

11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Justice

12.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Justice

Wednesday 23 March

CHAMBER

QUESTIONS

11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Wales

12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister

Thursday 24 March

CHAMBER

QUESTIONS

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 28 March

CHAMBER

QUESTIONS

2.30pm Questions to the Secretary of State for Defence

3.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Defence

Tuesday 29 March

CHAMBER

QUESTIONS

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

Wednesday 30 March

CHAMBER

QUESTIONS

11.30am Questions to the Minister for Women and Equalities

12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister

Thursday 31 March

CHAMBER

QUESTIONS

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

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 2020, in the last Session of Parliament, be approved.

2. Electronic Information

Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng

That the draft Internal Markets Information System Regulation (Amendment etc.) Regulations 2021, which were laid before this House on 20 July 2021, 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. Animal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill: Remaining Stages

As amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.

Notes:

Queen’s consent to be signified on Third Reading. 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 25 October 2021).

Relevant Documents:

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).

5. Financial Services

John Glen

That the draft Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (Amendment) Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 6 January, be approved.

6. Police

Kemi Badenoch

That the draft Representation of the People (Proxy Vote Applications) (Coronavirus) (Amendment) Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 10 January, be approved.

Notes:

The Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments has drawn the special attention of both Houses to the Instrument in its Twenty-Second Report of 2021-22 (HC 56-xxii).

7. Family Law

Secretary Dominic Raab

That the draft Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 11 January, be approved.

8. Immigration

Secretary Priti Patel

That the draft Immigration and Nationality (Fees) (Amendment) Order 2022, which was laid before this House on 12 January, be approved.

9. Social Security

Chloe Smith

That the draft Mesothelioma Lump Sum Payments (Conditions and Amounts) (Amendment) Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 13 January, be approved.

10. Social Security

Chloe Smith

That the draft Pneumoconiosis etc. (Workers’ Compensation) (Payment of Claims) (Amendment) Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 13 January, be approved.

11. Exiting the European Union (agriculture)

Jo Churchill

That the draft Waste and Agriculture (Legislative Functions) Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 13 January, be approved.

12. Income Tax

Lucy Frazer

That the draft Major Sporting Events (Income Tax Exemption) (2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games) Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 17 January, be approved.

13. Income Tax

Lucy Frazer

That the draft Major Sporting Events (Income Tax Exemption) (UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 Finals) Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 17 January, be approved.

Notes:

The instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.

14. Pensions

Guy Opperman

That the draft Occupational Pension Schemes (Collective Money Purchase Schemes) Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 17 January, be approved.

15. Social Security

Lucy Frazer

That the draft Social Security (Contributions) (Rates, Limits and Thresholds Amendments and National Insurance Funds Payments) Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 17 January, be approved.

16. Social Security

Mr Simon Clarke

That the draft Tax Credits, Child Benefit and Guardian’s Allowance Up-rating Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 17 January, be approved.

17. Professional Qualifications 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 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 (Order of 15 December 2021).

Relevant Documents:

Senedd Cymru did not approve a Legislative Consent Resolution relating to this Bill. Copies of the proposed Resolution are available in the Vote Office (also available on the documents webpage for the Bill).

18. Legal Aid and Advice

Secretary Dominic Raab

That the draft Early Legal Advice Pilot Scheme Order 2022, which was laid before this House on 19 January, be approved.

19. Environmental Protection

Secretary George Eustice

That the draft Genetically Modified Organisms (Deliberate Release) (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 20 January, be approved.

20. Civil Aviation

Secretary Grant Shapps

That the draft Airports Slot Allocation (Alleviation of Usage Requirements) Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 24 January, be approved.

21. Local Government

Kemi Badenoch

That the draft Cumbria (Structural Changes) Order 2022, which was laid before this House on 24 January, be approved.

22. Road Traffic

Secretary Grant Shapps

That the draft Goods Vehicles (Licensing of Operators) (Amendment) Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 24 January, be approved.

23. Local Government

Kemi Badenoch

That the draft North Yorkshire (Structural Changes) Order 2022, which was laid before this House on 24 January, be approved.

24. Constitutional Law

Chloe Smith

That the draft Scotland Act 2016 (Social Security) (Adult Disability Payment and Child Disability Payment) (Amendment) Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 24 January, be approved.

25. Local Government

Kemi Badenoch

That the draft Somerset (Structural Changes) Order 2022, which was laid before this House on 24 January, be approved.

26. High Speed Rail (Crewe - Manchester) Bill: Second Reading

Notes:

This Bill has been referred to the Examiners.

27. Exiting the European Union (Devolution)

Neil O’Brien

That the draft European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (Repeal of EU Restrictions in Devolution Legislation, etc.) Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 25 January, be approved.

Notes:

The instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.

28. Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill: Consideration of Lords Amendments

Notes:

Lords Amendments 59 and 60 engage financial privilege.

Relevant Documents:

The Northern Ireland Assembly and the Scottish Parliament have approved Legislative Consent Resolutions relating to this Bill. Senedd Cymru approved a Legislative Consent Resolution relating to this Bill and did not approve another Legislative Consent Resolution relating to this Bill. Copies of the Resolutions are available in the Vote Office (also available on the documents webpage for the Bill).

29. Public Health

Maggie Throup

That the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Self-Isolation) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2022, (SI, 2022, No. 72), dated 26 January 2022, a copy of which was laid before this House on 26 January, be approved.

30. Road Traffic

Secretary Grant Shapps

That the draft Civil Enforcement of Road Traffic Contraventions (Representations and Appeals) (England) Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 27 January, be approved.

Notes:

The instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.

31. Insurance

Secretary George Eustice

That the draft Flood Reinsurance (Amendment) Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 27 January, be approved.

Notes:

The instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.

32. Local Government

Kemi Badenoch

That the draft Combined Authorities (Borrowing) Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 31 January, be approved.

Notes:

The instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.

33. Building and Buildings

Kemi Badenoch

That the draft Energy Performance of Buildings (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 31 January, be approved.

Notes:

The instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.

34. Ecclesiastical Law

Nigel Huddleston

That the draft Grants to the Churches Conservation Trust Order 2022, which was laid before this House on 31 January, be approved.

Notes:

The instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.

35. Regulatory Reform

Julia Lopez

That the draft Legislative Reform (Renewal of National Radio Multiplex Licences) Order 2022, which was laid before this House on 31 January, be approved.

Notes:

The instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.

36. Terms and Conditions of Employment

Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng

That the draft National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 31 January, be approved.

Notes:

The instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.

37. Constitutional Law

Secretary Alister Jack

That the draft Social Security (Scotland) Act 2018 (Disability Assistance and Information-Sharing) (Consequential Provision and Modifications) Order 2022, which was laid before this House on 31 January, be approved.

Notes:

The instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.

38. Agriculture

Secretary George Eustice

That the draft Agriculture (Financial Assistance) (Amendment) Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 1 February, be approved.

Notes:

The instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.

39. Agriculture

Secretary George Eustice

That the draft Direct Payments to Farmers (Reductions) (England) Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 3 February, be approved.

Notes:

The instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.