Part 1: Business Today
Summary Agenda: Chamber
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11.30am |
Prayers |
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Afterwards |
Oral Questions: Justice |
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12.30pm |
Ministerial Statements, including on: Elective Recovery Update (Secretary of State for Health and Social Care) |
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Up to 20 minutes |
Ten Minute Rule Motion: Motor Vehicle Tests (Diesel Particulate Filters) (Mr Barry Sheerman) |
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Until 7.00pm |
Opposition Day (12th Allotted Day) |
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No debate |
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No debate after 7.00pm |
Motions to change the membership of Select Committees: Environmental Audit; Home Affairs; Levelling Up, Housing and Communities; Public Accounts; Women and Equalities |
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Until 7.30pm or for half an hour |
Adjournment Debate: Rail connectivity between Leicester, Coventry and Nottingham (Claudia Webbe) |
Westminster Hall
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9.30am |
Yazidi genocide |
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11.00am |
Provision of grit bins |
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(The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm) |
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2.30pm |
Potential merits of reopening the Leamside Line |
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4.00pm |
Requests for military aid to civil authorities during the covid-19 outbreak |
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4.30pm |
Funding of local authorities on Merseyside |
Business Today: Chamber
11.30am Prayers
Followed by
QUESTIONS
Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Justice
1Vicky Foxcroft (Lewisham, Deptford)
What recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of support provided through the legal aid system for victims of domestic abuse. (905496)
2Deidre Brock (Edinburgh North and Leith)
What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on reforming the UK’s human rights framework. (905497)
3Theresa Villiers (Chipping Barnet)
What recent discussions he has had with the Northern Ireland Executive on sentencing for terrorist offences. (905498)
4Mr Virendra Sharma (Ealing, Southall)
What steps his Department is taking to tackle violence against women and girls. (905499)
5Mr Alistair Carmichael (Orkney and Shetland)
What steps he is taking in response to the publication of the the Independent Human Rights Act Review published by his Department in December 2021. (905500)
6Elliot Colburn (Carshalton and Wallington)
What steps he is taking to help increase the use of restorative justice. (905501)
7Stuart C McDonald (Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East)
What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on reforming the UK’s human rights framework. (905503)
8Laura Farris (Newbury)
What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help increase the number of successful prosecutions for domestic abuse. [R] (905504)
9Maria Eagle (Garston and Halewood)
What recent assessment he has made of the timeliness of cases involving allegations of sexual offences. (905505)
10Stephen Timms (East Ham)
What steps he is taking to reduce delays in the family courts. (905506)
11James Daly (Bury North)
What steps his Department is taking to reduce the backlog of cases before the criminal courts. (905507)
12Simon Fell (Barrow and Furness)
What recent progress he has made on tackling drug use in prisons. (905508)
13Andrew Bridgen (North West Leicestershire)
What plans the Government has to reform family law. (905509)
14Grahame Morris (Easington)
What steps he is taking to improve safety in prisons. (905510)
15Dr James Davies (Vale of Clwyd)
What steps his Department is taking to support victims of domestic abuse. (905511)
16Ben Everitt (Milton Keynes North)
What steps his Department is taking to support victims of domestic abuse. (905512)
17Jane Stevenson (Wolverhampton North East)
What recent progress he has made on reducing rates of reoffending. (905513)
18Lucy Allan (Telford)
What steps his Department is taking to support victims within the criminal justice system. (905514)
19Sarah Olney (Richmond Park)
What support his Department is providing to legal aid firms affected by financial losses following court backlogs during the covid-19 outbreak. (905515)
20Peter Gibson (Darlington)
What steps his Department is taking to support victims of domestic abuse. (905516)
21Andy McDonald (Middlesbrough)
What steps his Department is taking to tackle violence against women and girls. (905518)
22Jane Hunt (Loughborough)
What recent progress he has made on supporting offenders into employment following their release from prison. (905519)
23Abena Oppong-Asare (Erith and Thamesmead)
What steps his Department is taking to ensure justice sector staff are protected from abuse and assaults at work. (905520)
At 12.15pm
Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Justice
T1Luke Pollard (Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport)
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities. (905522)
T2Sarah Atherton (Wrexham) (905523)
T3Kate Green (Stretford and Urmston) (905524)
T4Stephen Timms (East Ham) (905525)
T5Scott Benton (Blackpool South) (905526)
T6Damien Moore (Southport) (905527)
T7Mary Kelly Foy (City of Durham) (905528)
T8Gill Furniss (Sheffield, Brightside and Hillsborough) (905529)
URGENT QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS
12.30pm
Ministerial Statements, including on:
Elective Recovery Update (Secretary of State for Health and Social Care)
BUSINESS OF THE DAY
1. Motor Vehicle Tests (Diesel Particulate Filters): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Up to 20 minutes (Standing Order No. 23)
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.
2. OPPOSITION DAY (12TH ALLOTTED DAY)
Until 7.00pm (Standing Order No. 9(3))
Cost of living and food insecurity
Keir Starmer
Angela Rayner
Jim McMahon
Jonathan Ashworth
Alison McGovern
Sir Alan Campbell
That this House is concerned that households are bracing themselves for the biggest drop in living standards in thirty years; notes that the cost of living crisis includes steep price increases in everyday and essential food items, making the situation worse for the 4.7 million adults and 2.5 million children already living in food insecurity and risking more people experiencing food insecurity; regrets that the Government is making the cost of living crisis worse through tax hikes, low growth, falling real wages, and a failure to tackle the energy crisis; condemns a decade of Conservative-led governments for leaving Britain uniquely exposed to a global gas crisis and failing to create high paid, secure jobs; and calls upon the Government to set out a national strategy for food including how it intends to ensure access to high quality, sustainable, affordable food for all and meet the United Nations goal to end hunger by 2030.
Keir Starmer
Angela Rayner
Dr Rosena Allin-Khan
Wes Streeting
Helen Hayes
Sir Alan Campbell
That this House recognises the importance of Children’s Mental Health Week; is concerned about the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the mental health of young people and that there has been a 77% rise in the number of children needing treatment for severe mental health issues since 2019; calls on the Government to guarantee mental health treatment within a month for all who need it and to provide specialist mental health support in every school, including a full-time mental health professional in every secondary school and a part-time professional in every primary school; and further calls for the Government to establish open access mental health hubs for children and young people in every community to ensure the best start to life for future generations.
Notes:
The selection of the matters to be debated has been made by the Leader of the Opposition (Standing Order No. 14(2)).
No debate (Standing Order No. 118(6))
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).
If this item is opposed after 7.00pm, the division will be deferred.
No debate (Standing Order No. 118(6))
John Glen
That the draft Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (Amendment) Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 6 January, be approved.
Notes:
If this item is opposed after 7.00pm, the division will be deferred.
5. Environmental Audit Committee
No debate after 7.00pm (Standing Order No. 9(6))
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.
No debate after 7.00pm (Standing Order No. 9(6))
Sir Bill Wiggin, on behalf of the Committee of Selection
That Paula Barker be added to the Home Affairs Committee.
7. Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Committee
No debate after 7.00pm (Standing Order No. 9(6))
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.
8. Committee of Public Accounts
No debate after 7.00pm (Standing Order No. 9(6))
Sir Bill Wiggin, on behalf of the Committee of Selection
That Barry Gardiner be discharged from the Committee of Public Accounts and Kate Green be added.
9. Women and Equalities Committee
No debate after 7.00pm (Standing Order No. 9(6))
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
Until 7.30pm or for half an hour (whichever is later) (Standing Order No. 9(7))
Rail connectivity between Leicester, Coventry and Nottingham: Claudia Webbe
Business Today: Westminster Hall
ORDER OF BUSINESS
The first part of the sitting will last for two hours. The second part of the sitting will last for three hours (Standing Order No. 10(1)).
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)).
Written Statements
STATEMENTS TO BE MADE TODAY
Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
1.Update on Child Online Safety
Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
2.Automatic Enrolment Earnings Trigger and Qualifying Earnings Band Review 2022/23
Notes:
Texts of Written Statements are available from the Vote Office and on the internet at https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/.
Committees Meeting Today
Broadcasts of proceedings can be found at https://www.parliamentlive.tv/Commons
Some committee members and witnesses might now physically attend meetings, however, there is no public access at present.
Select Committees
Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Subject: New Decade, New Approach: two years on
Witnesses: 9.30am: Conor Burns MP, Minister of State, Stephen Rusk, Head of Economy Group, and Paul Flynn, Deputy Director, Political Affairs, Northern Ireland Office
Room 8
9.00am (private), 9.30am (public)
The Wilson Room, Portcullis House
9.00am (private)
Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee
Subject: Sport governance
Witnesses: 10.00am: Rob Lynch, Chief Executive, James Harris, Chair, Anuj Dal, Vice-Chair, and Julian Metherell, Non-Executive Chair, Professional Cricketers' Association
11.00am: Maheta Molango, Chief Executive, and Geoff Thompson MBE, Chair, PFA Operational Board, Professional Footballers' Association
The Grimond Room, Portcullis House
9.30am (private), 10.00am (public)
Subject: Mental health and wellbeing
Witnesses: 10.00am: Lord Gus O’Donnell; The Lord Layard; Catherine Roche, Chief Executive Officer, Place2Be; Mouhssin Ismail, Principal, NCS London
Room 15
9.30am (private), 10.00am (public)
Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
Subject: The Scrutiny of International Treaties and other international agreements in the 21st century
Witnesses: 10.00am: Alexander Horne, Former Legal Adviser to the House of Lords European Union Committee and at International Agreements Committee, House of Lord; Arabella Lang, Former Clerk in Parliament and Treaties Hub, House of Commons Library; Jill Barrett, Independent international law consultant, associate member Six Pump Court
Room 16
9.30am (private), 10.00am (public)
Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee
Subject: Energy pricing and the future of the Energy Market
Witnesses: 10.30am: Jonathan Brearley, Chief Executive Officer, and Neil Kenward, Director of Strategy and Decarbonisation, Ofgem
11.30am: Peter Smith, Director of Policy and Advocacy, National Energy Action; Jonathan Marshall, Senior Economist, The Resolution Foundation; Stephen Fitzpatrick, Founder, OVO Energy; Emma Pinchbeck, Chief Executive, Energy UK
Room 6
9.45am (private), 10.30am (public)
Room 5
9.45am (private), 10.00am (private)
Room 7
1.45pm (private)
Subject: Human Rights Act Reform
Witnesses: 2.30pm: Lord Carnwath of Notting Hill, Former Justice of the Supreme Court; Professor Richard Ekins, University of Oxford
3.30pm: Professor Cheryl Thomas QC (Hon), UCL; Kirsty Brimelow QC, Doughty Street Chambers; Vice Chair of the Criminal Bar Association
Room 15
1.45pm (private), 2.30pm (public)
Subject: Russia-Ukraine Crisis
Witnesses: 2.30pm: Rob Lee, Fellow, Foreign Policy Research Institute, Visiting Fellow, Centre for Analysis of Strategies and Technologies; Samuel Cranny-Evans, Research Analyst, Military Sciences, Royal United Services Institute (RUSI)
The Grimond Room, Portcullis House
2.00pm (private), 2.30pm (public)
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
Subject: Australia FTA: Food and Agriculture
Witnesses: 2.30pm: Nick von Westenholz, Director of International Trade and Business Strategy, National Farmers Union; Mr Phil Stocker, Chief Executive, National Sheep Association; Neil Shand, Chief Executive, National Beef Association; Peter Hardwick, Trade Policy Advisor, British Meat Processors Association
Room 8
2.00pm (private), 2.30pm (public)
The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House
3.00pm (private)
Subject: Proposals for backbench debates
Witnesses: 4.15pm: Members of Parliament, House of Commons
Room 16
4.00pm (private), 4.15pm (public)
The Boothroyd Room, Portcullis House
5.00pm (private)
Delegated Legislation Committees
Third Delegated Legislation Committee
To consider the draft Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2022
Room 12
9.25am (public)
Other
Speaker's Advisory Committee on Works of Art
Room 5
4.30pm
Committee Reports Published Today
INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
4th Report: International climate finance: UK aid for halting deforestation and preventing irreversible biodiversity loss: report from the Sub-Committee on the Work of ICAI HC 730
Time of publication: 00.01am
WOMEN AND EQUALITIES
4th Report: Ethnicity pay gap reporting HC 998
Time of publication: 00.01am
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 (ballot closed)
The ballot for Tuesday 22 and Wednesday 23 February will take place today. Applications for this ballot have now closed.
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.
Under Standing Order No. 22(6), the Speaker has made the following arrangements for tabling Questions for oral answer when the House returns:
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Last date of tabling* |
Date for answer |
Departments etc. |
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Thursday 10 February |
Monday 21 February |
Defence (T)** |
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Thursday 10 February |
Tuesday 22 February |
Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (T) |
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Thursday 10 February |
Wednesday 23 February |
Prime Minister |
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Thursday 10 February |
Wednesday 23 February |
Women and Equalities (T) |
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Thursday 10 February |
Thursday 24 February |
Cabinet Office (T) |
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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
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Time of tabling |
Earliest date for named day answer |
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Monday 7 February |
Thursday 10 February |
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Tuesday 8 February until rise of House on Thursday 10 February |
Monday 21 February |
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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) |
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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.
wednesday 9 FEBRUARY
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.
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.
Secretary Michael Gove
That the Local Government Finance Report 2022–23 (HC 1080), which was laid before this House on 7 February, be approved.
Secretary Michael Gove
That the Referendums relating to Council Tax Increases (Principles) (England) Report 2022–23 (HC 1081), which was laid before this House on 7 February, be approved.
PRESENTATION OF PUBLIC PETITIONS
Industrial waste: Karen Bradley
Neonatal leave and pay: Luke 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
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
UK-Taiwan friendship and cooperation
Alicia Kearns
Bob Stewart [R]
That 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.
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.
Ambulance services in England: Justin Madders
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
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).
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
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
House of Lords (Retirement Age)
Jerome Mayhew
Bill to introduce a retirement age of 75 for members of the House of Lords; and for connected purposes.
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).
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
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
Drew Hendry
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
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
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
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-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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Afterwards
Sir Robert Buckland
That leave be given to bring in a Bill under SO No. 23 [details to be provided].
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
Wednesday 9 March
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland
12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister
Thursday 10 March
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
2.30pm Questions to the Secretary of State for Education
3.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Education
Tuesday 15 March
11.30am Questions to the Chancellor of the Exchequer
12.15pm Topical Questions to the Chancellor of the Exchequer
Wednesday 16 March
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Scotland
12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister
Thursday 17 March
9.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Transport
10.15am Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Transport
FRIDAY 18 MARCH
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.
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.
Energy Company Obligation (Cavity Wall Insulation) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Paul Maynard
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Parliamentary Elections (Optional Preferential Vote) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Paul Maynard
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Ministerial Competence (External Review) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Paul Maynard
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Charities (Income Source Statements) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Paul Maynard
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Local Welfare Assistance (Statements) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Paul Maynard
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Monday 21 March
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
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Justice
12.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Justice
Wednesday 23 March
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Wales
12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister
Thursday 24 March
9.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
10.00am Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
10.10am Questions to the Attorney General
Monday 28 March
2.30pm Questions to the Secretary of State for Defence
3.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Defence
Tuesday 29 March
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
12.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
Wednesday 30 March
11.30am Questions to the Minister for Women and Equalities
12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister
Thursday 31 March
9.30am Questions to the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office
10.15am Topical Questions to the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office
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.
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).
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.
Secretary Priti Patel
That the draft Immigration and Nationality (Fees) (Amendment) Order 2022, which was laid before this House on 12 January, be approved.
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.
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.
9. 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
15. 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).
Secretary Dominic Raab
That the draft Early Legal Advice Pilot Scheme Order 2022, which was laid before this House on 19 January, be approved.
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.
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.
Kemi Badenoch
That the draft Cumbria (Structural Changes) Order 2022, which was laid before this House on 24 January, be approved.
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.
Kemi Badenoch
That the draft North Yorkshire (Structural Changes) Order 2022, which was laid before this House on 24 January, be approved.
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.
Kemi Badenoch
That the draft Somerset (Structural Changes) Order 2022, which was laid before this House on 24 January, be approved.
24. High Speed Rail (Crewe - Manchester) Bill: Second Reading
Notes:
This Bill has been referred to the Examiners.
25. 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.
26. 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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
34. 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.
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.
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.
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.
Maria Caulfield
That the draft Commissioner for Patient Safety (Appointment and Operation) (England) Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 7 February, be approved.
Notes:
The instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng
That the draft Electricity Supplier Payments (Amendment) Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 7 February, be approved.
Notes:
The instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Sajid Javid
That the draft Human Medicines (Coronavirus and Influenza) (Amendment) Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 7 February, be approved.
Notes:
The instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Sajid Javid
That the draft Human Medicines (Amendments Relating to the Early Access to Medicines Scheme) Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 7 February, be approved.
Notes:
The instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
42. Exiting the European Union (Customs)
Lucy Frazer
That the Customs (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2022 (SI 2022, No. 109), dated 7 February 2022, a copy of which was laid before this House 7 February, be approved.
Notes:
The instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.