Part 1: Business Today
Summary Agenda: Chamber
11.30am |
Prayers |
Deferred Divisions will take place in the ‘No’ Lobby between 11.30am and 2.00pm |
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Afterwards |
Oral Questions: Wales |
12 noon |
Oral Questions: Prime Minister |
Afterwards |
Urgent Questions, including on: UK response to the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan (Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs) Reports in the news today that six North Sea oil and gas fields are set to be given the green light this year (Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy) Reports of failings in the TOEIC English language tests in 2012 (Secretary of State for the Home Department) Ministerial Statements, including on: Integration White Paper (Minister of State for Health and Social Care) |
Up to 20 minutes |
Ten Minute Rule Motion: Seals (Protection) (Tracey Crouch) |
Up to three hours |
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Up to three hours* |
Local Government Finance (Motions) *(or six hours after commencement of proceedings on the Police Grant Report, whichever is the later) |
Up to 90 minutes |
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No debate |
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No debate |
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Until 7.30pm or for half an hour |
Adjournment Debate: Neonatal leave and pay (Luke Hall) |
Westminster Hall
9.30am |
Special educational needs and children’s mental health services |
11.00am |
Regulation of supported exempt accommodation |
(The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm) |
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2.30pm |
That this House has considered the matter of supporting people with endometriosis in the workplace |
4.00pm |
20th anniversary of the 2002 Gujarat riots |
4.30pm |
Potential environmental and health impacts of the proposed expansion at Edmonton EcoPark |
Business Today: Chamber
11.30am Prayers
Followed by
QUESTIONS
Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Wales
1Beth Winter (Cynon Valley)
What recent steps the Government has taken to tackle the impact of inflation on households and businesses in Wales. (905481)
2Nick Smith (Blaenau Gwent)
What recent steps the Government has taken to tackle the impact of inflation on households and businesses in Wales. (905482)
3Ben Lake (Ceredigion)
What assessment he has made of the potential impact of closing the Young Audiences Content Fund on Welsh language broadcasting. (905483)
4Jonathan Edwards (Carmarthen East and Dinefwr)
What recent discussions he has had with (a) Cabinet colleagues and (b) the Welsh Government on improving broadband coverage and speeds in Wales. (905484)
5Joanna Cherry (Edinburgh South West)
If he will make an assessment of the potential merits of devolving control of the Crown Estate in Wales to the Welsh Government. (905485)
6Allan Dorans (Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock)
If he will make an assessment of the potential merits of devolving control of the Crown Estate in Wales to the Welsh Government. (905487)
7Andrew Bowie (West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine)
What steps the Government is taking to improve connectivity and infrastructure in Wales. (905488)
8Nia Griffith (Llanelli)
What recent steps the Government has taken to tackle the impact of inflation on households and businesses in Wales. (905489)
9Richard Thomson (Gordon)
If he will make an assessment of the potential merits of devolving control of the Crown Estate in Wales to the Welsh Government. (905490)
10Christian Matheson (City of Chester)
What recent discussions he has had with the Welsh Government on improving cross-border transport connectivity. (905491)
11Mr Alistair Carmichael (Orkney and Shetland)
What recent assessment he has made of the potential impact of planned UK trade deals on Welsh hill farmers. (905492)
12Anna McMorrin (Cardiff North)
What recent steps the Government has taken to tackle the impact of inflation on households and businesses in Wales. (905493)
13Liz Twist (Blaydon)
What recent discussions he has had with the First Minister of Wales on the Shared Prosperity Fund. (905494)
14John Lamont (Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk)
What steps the Government is taking to work with the Welsh Government to deliver the Veterans Strategy Action Plan 2022-24. (905495)
At 12 noon
Oral Questions to the Prime Minister
Q1 Gareth Bacon (Orpington)
If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 9 February. (905531)
Q2 Fabian Hamilton (Leeds North East) (905532)
Q3 Virginia Crosbie (Ynys Môn) (905533)
Q4 Ian Paisley (North Antrim) (905534)
Q5 Jane Stevenson (Wolverhampton North East) (905535)
Q6 Ruth Jones (Newport West) (905537)
Q7 Naz Shah (Bradford West) (905538)
Q8 Matthew Pennycook (Greenwich and Woolwich) (905539)
Q9 Harriett Baldwin (West Worcestershire) (905540)
Q10 Marco Longhi (Dudley North) (905542)
Q11 Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown (The Cotswolds) (905543)
Q12 Tulip Siddiq (Hampstead and Kilburn) (905544)
Q13 Gerald Jones (Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney) (905545)
URGENT QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS
12.30pm
Urgent Questions, including on:
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if she will make a statement on the UK response to the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan (Andrew Mitchell)
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, if he will make a statement on reports in the news today that six North Sea oil and gas fields are set to be given the green light this year (Caroline Lucas)
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will make a statement on reports of failings in the TOEIC English language tests in 2012 (Stephen Timms)
Ministerial Statements, including on:
Integration White Paper (Minister of State for Health and Social Care)
BUSINESS OF THE DAY
1. Seals (Protection): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Up to 20 minutes (Standing Order No. 23)
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.
Up to three hours (Order of 7 February)
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.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Select Committee on Statutory Instruments.
3. LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCE (ENGLAND)
Up to three hours (or six hours after commencement of proceedings on the Police Grant Report, whichever is the later) (Order of 7 February)
Secretary Michael Gove
That the Local Government Finance Report (England) 2022–23 (HC 1080), which was laid before this House on 7 February, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Select Committee on Statutory Instruments.
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.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Select Committee on Statutory Instruments.
BUSINESS TO BE TAKEN AT 7.00PM
No debate (Standing Order No. 41A(3))
The Prime Minister
That at this day’s sitting, Standing Order 41A (Deferred divisions) shall not apply to the Motion in the name of the Prime Minister relating to the Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament.
BUSINESS OF THE DAY
4. INTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY COMMITTEE OF PARLIAMENT
Up to 90 minutes (Standing Order No. 16(1))
The Prime Minister
That Dame Diana Johnson and Mark Pritchard be removed from the Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament under Schedule 1 to the Justice and Security Act 2013 and Maria Eagle and Jeremy Wright be appointed to that Committee under section 1 of that Act.
No debate (Standing Order No. 118(6))
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.
Notes:
If this item is opposed after 7.00pm, the division will be deferred.
PRESENTATION OF PUBLIC PETITIONS
No debate or decision (Standing Order No. 153)
Industrial waste: Karen Bradley
ADJOURNMENT DEBATE
Until 7.30pm or for half an hour (whichever is later) (Standing Order No. 9(7))
Neonatal leave and pay: Luke Hall
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 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 the matter of 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)).
Deferred Divisions
DEFERRED DIVISIONS TO BE HELD TODAY
Deferred Divisions will take place in the ‘No’ Lobby between 11.30am and 2.00pm
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:
The division on this Question was deferred from Tuesday 8 February (Standing Order No. 41A).
Written Statements
STATEMENTS TO BE MADE TODAY
Attorney General
1.Independent Review into the Serious Fraud Office’s handling of the Unaoil case
Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
2.Business Update
Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
3.Project Gigabit Winter Update
Secretary of State for the Home Department
4.Security Update
Notes:
Texts of Written Statements are available from the Vote Office and on the internet at https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/ .
Committees Meeting Today
Broadcasts of proceedings can be found at https://www.parliamentlive.tv/Commons
Some committee members and witnesses might now physically attend meetings, however, there is no public access at present.
Select Committees
Subject: One-off session on Intergovernmental Relations
Witnesses: 10.30am: Dr Hugh Rawlings; Mr Akash Paun, Senior Fellow, The Institute for Government; Philip Rycroft, Former Head of UK Governance Group, Cabinet Office
Room 15
9.00am (private), 10.30am (public)
Subject: The cost of living
Witnesses: 9.15am: Morgan Wild, Head of Policy, Citizens Advice; Rory Weal, Senior Policy and Public Affairs Manager, Trussell Trust; Peter Matejic, Deputy Director, Evidence and Impact, Joseph Rowntree Foundation; Robert Joyce, Deputy Director, Institute for Fiscal Studies
10.15am: Rt Hon Thérèse Coffey MP, Secretary of State, Department for Work and Pensions
Room 6
9.00am (private), 9.15am (public)
Science and Technology Committee
Subject: UK space strategy and UK satellite infrastructure
Witnesses: 9.30am: Paul Bate, CEO, UK Space Agency; Mark Thomson, Executive Chair, Science and Technology Facilities Council
10.30am: Rt Hon Kwasi Kwarteng MP, Secretary of State, Rebecca Evernden, Director for Space, and Hugo Robson, Chief Negotiator, Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy
Room 8
9.20am (private), 9.30am (public)
Room 5
9.30am (private), 10.00am (private)
Subject: UK trade negotiations: Agreement with Australia
Witnesses: 10.00am: Richard Rumbelow, Director, International Trade and Member Relations, Make UK; Alessandro Marongiu, Senior Trade Policy Manager, Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders; Sam Lowe, Director, Trade, Flint Global; Mr Shanker Singham, Chief Executive Officer, Competere Ltd
11.00am: Alan Vallance, Chief Executive Officer, Royal Institute of British Architects; Mr John Cooke, Chairman, Liberalisation of Trade in Services Committee, TheCityUK; Prof Daniel Hodson, Chairman, CityUnited Project; Dr Minako Morita-Jaeger, Policy Research Fellow, UK Trade Policy Observatory
Room 16
9.30am (private), 10.00am (public)
Subject: Fuelling the future: motive power and connectivity
Witnesses: 9.30am: Paddy Lowe, Chief Executive Officer and Founder, ZERO PETROLEUM LIMITED; Dr Neville Hargreaves, Vice President for Waste to Fuels, Velocys; Dr Andy Roberts, Director of Downstream Policy, UK Petroleum Industries Association; Louise Kingham, Head of Country (UK) and SVP for Europe at BP
10.30am: Dr Nina Skorupska CBE, Chief Executive, The Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology; Ed Birkett, Head of Energy and Environment, Policy Exchange
The Grimond Room, Portcullis House
9.30am (public)
Subject: Retained EU Law: Where next?
Witnesses: 2.30pm: Sir Jonathan Jones QC (Hon), Senior Consultant, Linklaters LLP; Eleonor Duhs, Partner, Bates Wells
Room 5
1.30pm (private), 2.30pm (public)
Subject: Excess votes 2020-21: Serious Fraud Office
Witnesses: 2.00pm: Lisa Osofsky, Director, Michelle Crotty, Chief Capability Officer, and Liz Corrin, Head of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer, Serious Fraud Office
The Grimond Room, Portcullis House
1.30pm (private), 2.00pm (public)
Subject: Aligning the UK's economic goals with environmental sustainability
Witnesses: 2.15pm: Dr Matthew Agarwala, Project Leader, The Wealth Economy, Bennett Institute for Public Policy, University of Cambridge; Professor Tim Jackson, Professor of Sustainable Development and Director, Centre for the Understanding of Sustainable Prosperity (CUSP), University of Surrey
3.15pm: Signe Norberg, Head of Public Affairs and Communications, Aldersgate Group; Jeremy Peat OBE, Vice President of Business and Convener of the Economy and Enterprise Committee, The Royal Society of Edinburgh; Nick Spencer, Council Member, Institute and Faculty of Actuaries
Room 15
2.00pm (private), 2.15pm (public)
Subject: The work of the Financial Ombudsman Service
Witnesses: 2.15pm: Baroness Zahida Manzoor CBE, Chair, and Nausicaa Delfas, Interim Chief Executive and Chief Ombudsman, Financial Ombudsman Service
Room 8
2.00pm (private), 2.15pm (public)
Women and Equalities Committee
Subject: Menopause and the workplace
Witnesses: 2.30pm: Deborah Garlick, Founder and Director, Henpicked - Menopause in the Workplace; Nikki Pound, Women's Equality Policy Officer, Trade Union Congress; Claire McCartney, Senior Policy Adviser (Resourcing and Inclusion), Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development
3.30pm: Lynda Bailey, Co Founder and Director, Talking Menopause and former Inspector at West Midlands Police; Chris Pitt, CEO, First Direct; Sharon Ollivier, Senior Training and Development Partner, South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Room 6
2.00pm (private), 2.30pm (public)
Room 7
2.45pm (private)
Room 13
4.30pm (private)
Joint Committees
Subject: Human Rights Act Reform
Witnesses: 3.00pm: Professor Conor Gearty QC, Professor of Human Rights Law, The London School of Economics; Elizabeth Prochaska, Barrister, 11 King's Bench Walk; Schona Jolly QC, Barrister, Clositers Chambers; Caoilfhionn Gallagher QC, Barrister, Doughty Street Chambers
Room 16
2.40pm (private), 3.00pm (public), 4.30pm (private)
Virtual meeting
3.40pm (private)
Public Bill Committees
Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles (Disabled Persons) Bill
To consider the Bill
Room 10
9.25am (public)
Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill [HL] Programming Sub Committee
Room 9
5.15pm (private)
Delegated Legislation Committees
Fourth Delegated Legislation Committee
To consider the draft Waste and Agriculture (Legislative Functions) Regulations 2022
Room 12
2.30pm (public)
Committee Reports Published Today
PUBLIC ACCOUNTS
36th Report: EU exit: UK border post transition HC 746
Time of publication: 00.01am
HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
3rd Special Report: Supporting people with dementia and their carers: Government Response to the Committee’s Seventh Report HC 1125
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.
Tuesday 8 to Monday 14 March (deadline Wednesday 2 March 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 3 March.
FORTHCOMING WESTMINSTER HALL DEBATES
Applications for 90, 60 and 30-minute debates should be made to the Table Office by 10.00pm or rise of the House, whichever is the earlier, on the deadline dates listed below. Members 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 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:
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 |
FEBRUARY ADJOURNMENT - TABLING OF AMENDMENTS TO PUBLIC BILLS
During the recess, amendments may be submitted by email to [email protected] from a Member’s network account or from the network account of a member of staff authorised to act on the Member’s behalf.
Deadlines, publication and eligibility for selection
If amendments are to be eligible for selection in proceedings in the House on remaining stages of the Skills and Post-16 Education Bill [Lords] on Monday 21 February, they should be tabled by 4.30 pm on Wednesday 16 February.
If amendments are to be eligible for selection in proceedings in the House on remaining stages of the Charities Bill [Lords] or the Public Service Pensions and Judicial Offices Bill [Lords] on Tuesday 22 February, they should be tabled by 4.30 pm on Thursday 17 February.
If amendments are to be eligible for selection in proceedings in the British Sign Language Bill Committee on Wednesday 23 February, they should be tabled by 4.30 pm on Friday 18 February.
Amendments tabled by these deadlines will be available on the relevant bill pages of the Parliamentary website from the morning after the deadline.
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.
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.
11.00am That this House has considered sustainable intensification and metrics in agriculture: Julian Sturdy
Notes:
The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pm That this House has considered the provision of legal aid in the North West: Rebecca Long Bailey
4.00pm That this House has considered the cost of living in Wales: Jessica Morden
4.30pm That this House has considered kinship care for babies: Andrea Leadsom
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 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
Energy Pricing (Off Gas Grid Households): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Drew Hendry
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision about the application of the energy price cap in relation to households without mains gas supply; to require the Secretary of State and Ofgem to make proposals for measures to ensure that households do not have to pay more for energy because they do not have access to mains gas supply; and for connected purposes.
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)).
9.30am That this House has considered food and farming in Devon and Cornwall: Sir Geoffrey Cox
11.00am That this House has considered the sale and future use of Teddington police station: Munira Wilson
Notes:
The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pm That this House has considered the Muslim community in Wales: Ruth Jones
4.00pm That this House has considered the organ donation and transplantation strategy: Anthony Mangnall
4.30pm That this House has considered the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse: Sarah Champion
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 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
Firearms and Hate Crime: Ten Minute Rule Motion
Luke Pollard
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to prohibit the keeping of pump action firearms in homes, with exemptions for professional pest controllers and farmers; to make provision about medical requirements for holders of firearms certificates; to make provision about the disclosure of mental health concerns relating to holders of firearms certificates; to extend offences of stirring up hatred to cover hatred on the basis of sex or gender; to make motivation by misogyny an aggravating factor in sentencing for violent crimes; and for connected purposes.
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
Institutes of Technology (Royal Charter): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Sir Robert Buckland
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision for Institutes of Technology to apply to receive a Royal Charter; and for connected purposes.
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
Afterwards
Pets (Microchips): Ten Minute Rule Motion
James Daly
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision regarding pets with microchips; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
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.
Wellbeing of Future Generations Bill [Lords]: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Simon Fell
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
Motor Vehicle Tests (Diesel Particulate Filters) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Barry Sheerman
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 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.
8. 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.
14. 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.
23. High Speed Rail (Crewe - Manchester) Bill: Second Reading
Notes:
This Bill has been referred to the Examiners.
24. 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.
25. 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.
33. 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.
41. 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.