Part 1: Business Today
Summary Agenda: Chamber
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11.30am |
Prayers |
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No debate |
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Afterwards |
Oral Questions: Justice |
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12.30pm |
Urgent Questions, including on: |
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Representations made to the Chinese Communist Party following the attack on Hong Kong protestors at the Chinese Consulate in Manchester (Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs) |
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No debate |
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Up to 20 minutes |
Ten Minute Rule Motion: Working Time Regulations (Amendment) (Peter Dowd) |
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Up to 45 minutes |
Public Order Bill: Programme (No. 2) (Motion) |
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Up to four hours after the commencement of proceedings on the Public Order Bill: Programme (No. 2) motion* |
Public Order Bill: Remaining Stages (*if the Public Order Bill: Programme (No. 2) motion is agreed to) |
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Until any hour** |
Business of the House (Today) (Motion) (**if the 7.00pm Business of the House motion is agreed to) |
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Up to 90 minutes after commencement on proceedings on the Business of the House (Today) motion*** |
Standards: Appeals and Procedural Protocol (Motion) (***If the Business of the House (Today) motion is agreed to) |
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Up to 30 minutes or 2 hours after the commencement of proceedings on the Business of the House (Today) motion, whichever is later**** |
Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards (Appointment) (Motion) (****If the Business of the House (Today) motion is agreed to) |
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No debate |
Statutory Instruments (Motions for approval) |
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Until 7.30pm or for half an hour |
Adjournment Debate: Consumer protection on unfinished housing developments: (Helen Morgan) |
Westminster Hall
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9.30am |
Delivery of floating offshore wind projects |
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11.00am |
British passport ownership by Northern Ireland residents |
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(The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm) |
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2.30pm |
Support for kinship carers |
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4.00pm |
Border controls at the Port of Dover |
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4.30pm |
Cost of living support for young people |
Business Today: Chamber
11.30am Prayers
Followed by
PRIVATE BUSINESS
No debate, and may not be proceeded with if opposed (Standing Order No. 20)
Craig Whittaker
That Sir David Evennett be discharged from the Committee of Selection and Nigel Huddleston be added.
QUESTIONS
Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Justice
1Gordon Henderson (Sittingbourne and Sheppey)
What steps his Department is taking to help (a) create safer working environments in prisons and (b) support prison staff who are victims of violence at work. (901679)
2Kate Osborne (Jarrow)
What steps his Department is taking to reform the criminal justice system to help tackle violence against women and girls. (901680)
3Jack Lopresti (Filton and Bradley Stoke)
What steps his Department is taking to help offenders find employment following their release from prison. (901681)
4Marion Fellows (Motherwell and Wishaw)
Whether he has had recent discussions with Cabinet colleagues on the compatibility of the Migration and Economic Development Partnership with Rwanda with (a) domestic law and (b) the 1951 Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees. (901682)
5Stephen Metcalfe (South Basildon and East Thurrock)
What steps his Department is taking to help offenders find employment following their release from prison. (901683)
6Sir Desmond Swayne (New Forest West)
What steps his Department is taking steps to reform the UK human rights framework. (901685)
7Nadia Whittome (Nottingham East)
Whether it is his policy to increase the sentencing powers of magistrates. (901686)
8Mr Laurence Robertson (Tewkesbury)
What recent steps his Department has taken to help support the mental health of prisoners. (901687)
9Dame Maria Miller (Basingstoke)
If he will hold discussions with the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport on the potential merits of including the recommendations by the Law Commission on intimate image abuse published in July 2022 in the Online Safety Bill. (901688)
10Yasmin Qureshi (Bolton South East)
What recent estimate he has made of the size of the backlog of criminal court cases in Bolton. (901689)
11Duncan Baker (North Norfolk)
What recent steps his Department has taken to help support criminal barristers return to work. (901691)
12Helen Hayes (Dulwich and West Norwood)
What steps his Department is taking to reform the criminal justice system to help tackle violence against women and girls. (901692)
13Sarah Champion (Rotherham)
What steps he is taking to support victims in the criminal justice system. (901693)
14Mark Fletcher (Bolsover)
What steps his Department is taking to reform the UK human rights framework. (901694)
15Tom Randall (Gedling)
What steps his Department is taking to increase the number of prison places. (901695)
16Drew Hendry (Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on strengthening human rights in the UK. (901696)
17Chris Law (Dundee West)
Whether he has had recent discussions with Cabinet colleagues on the compatibility of the Migration and Economic Development Partnership with Rwanda with (a) domestic law and (b) the 1951 Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees. (901697)
18Dr Luke Evans (Bosworth)
What recent progress his Department has made on implementing the reforms in the Root and Branch Review of the Parole System published on 30 March 2022. (901698)
19Owen Thompson (Midlothian)
Whether he has had recent discussions with Cabinet colleagues on the compatibility of the Migration and Economic Development Partnership with Rwanda with (a) domestic law and (b) the 1951 Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees. (901699)
20Kirsten Oswald (East Renfrewshire)
Whether he has had recent discussions with Cabinet colleagues on the compatibility of the Migration and Economic Development Partnership with Rwanda with (a) domestic law and (b) the 1951 Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees. (901700)
21Richard Thomson (Gordon)
Whether he has had recent discussions with Cabinet colleagues on the compatibility of the Migration and Economic Development Partnership with Rwanda with (a) domestic law and (b) the 1951 Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees. (901701)
22John Penrose (Weston-super-Mare)
What recent assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the (a) rehabilitation, (b) employment and (c) reablement programmes provided by HM Prison and Probation Service. (901702)
23David Rutley (Macclesfield)
What steps his Department is taking to help offenders find employment following their release from prison. (901703)
At 12.15pm
Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Justice
T1Nadia Whittome (Nottingham East)
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities. (901704)
T2Chris Law (Dundee West) (901705)
T3Stephen Metcalfe (South Basildon and East Thurrock) (901706)
T4Ruth Jones (Newport West) (901707)
T5Sir Edward Leigh (Gainsborough) (901708)
T6Martyn Day (Linlithgow and East Falkirk) (901709)
T7Henry Smith (Crawley) (901710)
T8Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi (Slough) (901711)
T9Scott Benton (Blackpool South) (901712)
T10Jack Brereton (Stoke-on-Trent South) (901713)
URGENT QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS
12.30pm
Urgent Questions, including on:
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs if he will make a statement on what representations he has made to the Chinese Communist Party following the attack on Hong Kong protestors at the Chinese Consulate in Manchester (Alicia Kearns)
Presentation of Bills
No debate (Standing Order No. 57)
Clive Lewis
Bill to establish an Energy Equity Commission to prepare a strategy for the UK Government to help manage energy costs for households, businesses, non-profit organisations and public services by ending fossil fuel dependence; to require the Commission to set equalities and environmental objectives to be met by the UK Government in implementing the strategy; to require the Commission to make recommendations on replacing the price cap system with a free Universal Basic Energy Allowance and an associated social tariff for retail energy, on an energy allowance in Universal Credit and legacy benefits, on writing off household energy debt, on the remit and objectives of Ofgem, and on how the UK Government should meet the costs of the measures recommended by the Commission; to require the Commission to prepare a Retrofitting Strategy for the Nations, including proposals for a street-by-street retrofit programme led by devolved administrations and local authorities, for financial support for improving energy efficiency, for how to target households, businesses, not-for-profit organisations and public services most in need of support, for any changes required to Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards and Future Buildings Standards, for addressing workforce and training needs, and proposals on how the UK Government should meet the costs of these measures; to require the UK Government to implement the strategy and recommendations of the Energy Equity Commission within a specified timeframe; and for connected purposes.
BUSINESS OF THE DAY
1. Working Time Regulations (Amendment): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Up to 20 minutes (Standing Order No. 23)
Peter Dowd
Bill to amend the Working Time Regulations 1998 to reduce the maximum working week from 48 hours per week to 32 hours per week and to provide for overtime pay; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
2. PUBLIC ORDER BILL: PROGRAMME (NO. 2)
Up to 45 minutes (Standing Order No. 83A(9))
Secretary Suella Braverman
That the Order of 23 May 2022 (Public Order Bill (Programme)) be varied as follows:
(1) Paragraphs (4) and (5) of the Order shall be omitted.
(2) Proceedings on Consideration shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion three hours after the commencement of proceedings on the Motion for this Order.
(3) Proceedings on Third Reading shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion four hours after the commencement of proceedings on the Motion for this Order.
3. Public Order Bill: Remaining Stages
Up to four hours (if the Public Order Bill: Programme (No. 2) motion is agreed to)
Relevant Documents:
First Report of the Joint Committee on Human Rights of Session Legislative Scrutiny: Public Order Bill, HC 351, and the Government response, HC 649
Business to be Taken at 7.00pm
No debate (Standing Order No.15)
The Prime Minister
That, at this day’s sitting, the Motion in the name of Penny Mordaunt relating to Business of the House (Today) may be proceeded with, though opposed, until any hour and Standing Order No. 41A (Deferred divisions) shall not apply.
Business of the Day
4. BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE (TODAY)
Until any hour (if the 7.00pm motion is agreed to)
Penny Mordaunt
That at today’s sitting, the Speaker shall put the Questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on
(1) the Motions in the name of Penny Mordaunt relating to (i) Standards: Appeals and Procedural Protocol and (ii) Standing Orders Etc. (Committee on Standards, Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards, Independent Expert Panel) not later than 90 minutes after the commencement of proceedings on the motion for this Order, and
(2) the Motion in the name of Sir Charles Walker relating to Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards (Appointment) not later than 30 minutes after the commencement of proceedings on that Motion, or two hours after the commencement of the proceedings relating to (i) Standards: Appeals and Procedural Protocol and (ii) Standing Orders Etc. (Committee on Standards, Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards, Independent Expert Panel), whichever is the later;
such Questions shall include the Questions on any Amendments selected by the Speaker which may then be moved; proceedings on those Motions may continue, though opposed, after the moment of interruption; and Standing Order No. 41A (Deferred divisions) shall not apply.
5. STANDARDS: APPEALS AND PROCEDURAL PROTOCOL
Up to 90 minutes from commencement of the Business of the House (Today) motion (if the Business of the House (Today) motion is agreed to)
Penny Mordaunt
That—
(1) this House notes the First Report from the Committee on Standards, on New Code of Conduct and Guide to the Rules: promoting appropriate values, attitudes and behaviours in Parliament (HC 227), and approves the recommendations relating to appeals and the Procedural Protocol in paragraphs 141–143, 151, 153, 155–157, 166 and 169 of that Report.
(2) this House approves the Second Report from the Committee on Standards on the Code of Conduct: Procedural Protocol (HC 378), and the Procedural Protocol in respect of the Code of Conduct annexed to that Report, with immediate effect, subject to the following amendments to the Protocol:
(a) In paragraph 6, leave out from “under the Code” to end;
(b) In paragraph 7, leave out “and the rules relating to upholding the Code (the numbered paragraphs in the Code of Conduct)”;
(c) In paragraph 16, leave out “, under rule 10 of the Code”;
(d) In paragraph 18, leave out “rule 11” and insert “paragraph 17”;
(e) In paragraph 22, leave out “rules 1 or 16 in the Code” and insert “paragraph 18 of the Code, or the provision in paragraph 21 of the Code that ‘Failure to comply with a sanction imposed by a subpanel of the Independent Expert Panel shall be treated as a breach of the Code’”;
(f) Leave out paragraph 32 and insert, “Paragraph 20 of the Code provides that ‘The Commissioner may investigate a specific matter relating to a Member’s adherence to the rules of conduct under the Code. Members shall cooperate, at all stages, with any such investigation by or under the authority of the House, and with the Committee on Standards and the Independent Expert Panel in any subsequent consideration of a case. Members must not lobby members of the Committee on Standards or the Independent Expert Panel; the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards; or the staff of those bodies in a manner calculated or intended to influence their consideration of a breach or a sanction in an individual case.’”
(g) Leave out paragraph 62;
(h) In paragraph 83, leave out “rule 11” and insert “paragraph 17”;
(i) In paragraph 118, after “legal or medical adviser”, insert “; and/or d) a Member’s own staff”.
(j) Leave out paragraph 126 and insert, “Paragraph 20 of the Code provides that ‘The Commissioner may investigate a specific matter relating to a Member’s adherence to the rules of conduct under the Code. Members shall cooperate, at all stages, with any such investigation by or under the authority of the House, and with the Committee on Standards and the Independent Expert Panel in any subsequent consideration of a case. Members must not lobby members of the Committee on Standards or the Independent Expert Panel; the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards; or the staff of those bodies in a manner calculated or intended to influence their consideration of a breach or a sanction in an individual case.’”
(3) Paragraph 20 of the Code of Conduct for Members (HC (2017-19) 1882) be amended to read as follows: “The Commissioner may investigate a specific matter relating to a Member’s adherence to the rules of conduct under the Code. Members shall cooperate, at all stages, with any such investigation by or under the authority of the House, and with the Committee on Standards and the Independent Expert Panel in any subsequent consideration of a case. Members must not lobby members of the Committee on Standards or the Independent Expert Panel; the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards; or the staff of those bodies in a manner calculated or intended to influence their consideration of a breach or a sanction in an individual case.”
(4) the Committee on Standards shall have power to make any minor or purely administrative changes to the Procedural Protocol in respect of the Code of Conduct, including those necessary to reflect any future decisions of the House relating to the Code of Conduct and the Guide to the Rules relating to the Conduct of Members.
(5) Chapter 4 of the Guide to the Rules relating to the Conduct of Members (HC (2017-19) 1882) shall no longer have effect.
(6) previous Resolutions of this House in relation to the conduct of Members shall be read and given effect in a way which is compatible with the Procedural Protocol in respect of the Code of Conduct.
Notes:
An explanatory memorandum is available in the Vote Office.
Relevant Documents:
First Report of the Committee on Standards, New Code of Conduct and Guide to the Rules: promoting appropriate values, attitudes and behaviour in Parliament, HC 227; Second Report of the Committee on Standards, Code of Conduct: Procedural Protocol, HC 378; and the Government response, HC 709
6. STANDING ORDERS ETC. (COMMITTEE ON STANDARDS, PARLIAMENTARY COMMISSIONER FOR STANDARDS, INDEPENDENT EXPERT PANEL)
Up to 90 minutes from commencement of the Business of the House (Today) motion (if the Business of the House (Today) motion is agreed to)
Penny Mordaunt
That—
(1) Standing Order No. 149 (Committee on Standards) be amended as follows:
At end, insert new paragraphs as follows:
“() The committee and any sub-committee shall have power to communicate its evidence and any other information in its possession to a sub-panel of the Independent Expert Panel in respect of a Code of Conduct case that has been appealed to the Panel.
() The Speaker shall put the questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on a motion to implement a sanction recommended by the Committee (or a sub-panel of the Independent Expert Panel where it recommends a sanction following an appeal) in respect of a Code of Conduct case forthwith; such a motion may be proceeded with until any hour, though opposed.”
(2) Standing Order No. 150 (Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards) be amended as follows:
(a) In sub-paragraph (4)(a), delete “, and the Member concerned has taken such action by way of rectification as the Commissioner may have required within any procedure approved by the Committee for this purpose”;
(b) In sub-paragraph (4)(b), delete “, if the Commissioner has with the agreement of the Member concerned referred the matter to the relevant Officer of the House for the purpose of securing appropriate financial reimbursement, and the Member has made such reimbursement within such period of time as the Commissioner considers reasonable.” and insert “;”;
(c) At end of paragraph (4), insert “(c) in any case relating to the rules for All-Party Parliamentary Groups if it is the Commissioner’s opinion that the breach involved is minor, or the failure was inadvertent—
where the Member concerned has, by agreement, taken such action by way of rectification as the Commissioner may have required.”; and
(d) Delete paragraphs (6)–(11).
(3) Standing Order No. 150A (Independent Expert Panel) be amended to read as follows:
(1) There shall be a Panel, to be known as the Independent Expert Panel, whose members shall be appointed by the House in accordance with Standing Order No. 150C (Appointment of Independent Expert Panel Members).
(2) The Panel shall consist of eight members, of whom a quorum shall be four.
(3) The functions of the Panel shall be—
(a) to determine the appropriate sanction in Independent Complainants and Grievance Scheme (ICGS) cases referred to it by the Parliamentary Commissioner on Standards;
(b) to hear appeals against the decisions of the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards in respect of ICGS cases involving Members of this House;
(c) to hear appeals against a sanction imposed under paragraph (a);
(d) to report from time to time, through the Clerk of the House, on the operation of the ICGS as it relates to Members of this House;
(e) To hear appeals against the decisions of the Committee on Standards under Standing Order No. 149(1)(b) in relation to individual cases under the Code of Conduct;
(f) To consider any case of non-compliance by a Member of this House with a sanction imposed under sub-paragraph (a) or any other recommendation made in a report by a sub-panel in relation to an ICGS case; and to determine the appropriate sanction.
(4) The Panel may elect its own Chair.
(5) The responsibilities of the Chair shall include—
(a) ensuring that the Panel and its sub-panels comply with the provisions of the relevant resolutions and standing orders of this House, and with the Procedural Protocol for Code of Conduct cases;
(b) the appointment of sub-panels to consider individual cases;
(c) co-ordinating the work of the Panel with that of the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards in relation to ICGS cases and the Committee on Standards in relation to Code of Conduct cases;
(d) referring any report from a sub-panel which determines, or confirms on appeal, a sanction that can only be imposed by the House, and any other report from a sub-panel that the Chair considers should be published, to the Clerk of the House who shall lay it upon the Table of the House;
(e) informing the parties concerned of the outcome of any other ICGS case reported to the Chair by a sub-panel, and ensuring compliance as appropriate with sanctions determined or recommendations made by a sub-panel;
(f) establishing the procedure for an appeal against the findings or determination of a sub-panel in cases referred under (3)(a) above;
(g) ensuring publication of an Annual Report on the functioning of the Panel and its sub-panels by referring the report to the Clerk of the House for laying on the Table.
(6) The Panel and any sub-panel shall have power—
(a) to sit notwithstanding any adjournment of the House;
(b) to order the attendance of any Member before it and to require that specific documents or records in the possession of a Member relating to its inquiries, or to the inquiries of the Commissioner, be laid before it;
(c) to appoint legal advisers, and to appoint specialist advisers either to supply information which is not readily available or to elucidate matters of complexity within the Panel’s order of reference.
(4) Standing Order No. 150B (Independent Expert Panel: Sub-panels) be amended to read as follows:
(1) Cases referred to the Independent Expert Panel under Standing Order No. 150A (Independent Expert Panel) shall be considered by a sub-panel appointed under paragraph (5)(b) of that order.
(2) A sub-panel shall consist of three members of the Panel and shall have a quorum of three.
(3) Sub-panels shall sit in private.
(4) A sub-panel may request the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards to conduct further investigations in respect of an ICGS case referred to it and may specify the matters to be covered in that investigation.
(5) In respect of a Code of Conduct case a sub-panel may request that the Committee on Standards or the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards share specific documents or records in their possession relating to the sub-panel’s inquiries.
(6) In respect of each case referred to it, a sub-panel shall make a report of its findings to the Chair of the Panel.
(7) Where an appeal is made against a finding or determination of a sanction by a sub-panel in an ICGS case, a new sub-panel shall be established to hear that appeal. No member shall be eligible to hear an appeal against the decision of a sub-panel on which they have served.
(5) Standing Order No. 150E (IEP recommendations for sanctions and the Recall of MPs Act 2015) be amended as follows:
In paragraph (2), after “Order” insert, “in relation to an ICGS case, or where a sub-panel has determined a sanction different to that recommended by the Committee on Standards in a Code of Conduct case,”.
Amendment (a)
Wendy Chamberlain
Kim Leadbeater
Caroline Lucas
David Mundell
Alicia Kearns
Cat Smith
At the end of paragraph (1) relating to Standing Order No 149, insert: “; and no Member shall be eligible to participate in any division on such a motion where it relates to their own conduct.”
Amendment (b)
Wendy Chamberlain
Kim Leadbeater
Caroline Lucas
David Mundell
Alicia Kearns
Cat Smith
At the end of paragraph (4) relating to Standing Order 150B, insert new paragraph:
“(4A) Standing Order No. 150D (Motions consequent on the ICGS) be amended as follows:
At end, add “(5) No Member shall be eligible to participate in any division on such a motion where it relates to their own conduct.””
Notes:
An explanatory memorandum is available in the Vote Office.
Relevant Documents:
First Report of the Committee on Standards, New Code of Conduct and Guide to the Rules: promoting appropriate values, attitudes and behaviour in Parliament, HC 227; Second Report of the Committee on Standards, Code of Conduct: Procedural Protocol, HC 378; and the Government response, HC 709
7. PARLIAMENTARY COMMISSIONER FOR STANDARDS (APPOINTMENT)
Up to 30 minutes or two hours after the commencement of the Business of the House (Today) motion, whichever is later (if the Business of the House (Today) motion is agreed to) (Standing Order No. 9(3))
Sir Charles Walker
Chris Bryant
That Daniel Greenberg be appointed Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards on the terms of the Report of the House of Commons Commission, HC 694, dated 6 September 2022.
8. Armorial Bearings, Ensigns and Flags
No debate (Standing Order No. 118(6))
Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris
That the draft Flags (Northern Ireland) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 15 June, be approved.
Notes:
If opposed after 7.00pm, the division will be deferred.
No debate (Standing Order No. 118(6))
Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris
That the draft Health and Social Care Act (Northern Ireland) 2022 (Consequential Amendments) Order 2022, which was laid before this House on 23 June, be approved.
Notes:
If opposed after 7.00pm, the division will be deferred.
ADJOURNMENT DEBATE
Until 7.30pm or for half an hour (whichever is later) (Standing Order No. 9(7))
Consumer protection on unfinished housing developments: Helen Morgan
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 delivery of floating offshore wind projects: Stephen Crabb
11.00am
That this House has considered British passport ownership by Northern Ireland residents: Mr Gregory Campbell
Notes:
The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pm
That this House has considered support for kinship carers: Munira Wilson
4.00pm
That this House has considered border controls at the Port of Dover: Mrs Natalie Elphicke
4.30pm
That this House has considered cost of living support for young people: Fabian Hamilton
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 Education
1.Post-16 Level 2 and below qualifications update
Secretary of State for the Home Department
2.Casey Review: Police dismissals
3.Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules
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
Select Committees
Room 5
9.30am (private)
Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee
Subject: Sustainability of local journalism
Witnesses: 10.00am: Julia Lopez MP, Minister of State, and Robert Specterman-Green, Director, Media & Creative Industries, Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
The Grimond Room, Portcullis House
9.30am (private), 10.00am (public)
Subject: The future of post-16 qualifications
Witnesses: 10.00am: Yiannis Koursis, Principal and CEO, Barnsley College; Andria Singlehurst, Director of Learning, Aspirations Academies Trusts; Martin Said, Instructional Lead XP Trust, founding teacher at the first XP School in Doncaster, XP School Doncaster; Tina Götschi, Sixth Form Principal, Ada, National College for Digital Skills
Room 15
9.30am (private), 10.00am (public)
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
Subject: Food Security
Witnesses: 10.00am: Henry Dimbleby, Lead Non-Executive Director and Lead, National Food Strategy, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Room 6
9.30am (private), 10.00am (public)
Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House
9.30am (private)
Health and Social Care Committee
The Wilson Room, Portcullis House
11.00am (private)
The Macmillan Room, Portcullis House
12.30pm (private)
Subject: US, UK and NATO
The Grimond Room, Portcullis House
2.00pm (private)
Subject: Responding to illicit and emerging finance
Witnesses: 2.30pm: Oliver Windridge, Senior Adviser, The Sentry; Maria Nizzero, Research Fellow, Centre for Financial Crime and Security Studies, RUSI
3.30pm: Adam M Smith, Partner, Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher LLP
Room 8
2.00pm (private), 2.30pm (public)
International Development Committee
Subject: Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office’s Annual Report and Accounts
Witnesses: 2.30pm: Sir Philip Barton KCMG OBE, Permanent Under-Secretary of State, Juliet Chua, Director General, Finance and Corporate, and Christian Rogg, Director for Development and Parliament, Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Room 6
2.00pm (private), 2.30pm (public)
Room 5
2.00pm (private)
Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Subject: Work of the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland
Witnesses: 2.30pm: Chris Heaton-Harris MP, Secretary of State, Madeleine Alessandri CMG, Permanent Secretary, and Chris Flatt, Director, Strategy, Northern Ireland Office
The Wilson Room, Portcullis House
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, Members of Parliament, House of Commons
Room 16
4.00pm (private), 4.15pm (public)
Joint Committees
Joint Committee on the Draft Mental Health Bill
Subject: Draft Mental Health Bill
Witnesses: 3.30pm: Tim Nicholls, Head of Influencing and Research, National Autism Society; Dan Scorer, Head of Policy, Public Affairs, Information & Advice, Mencap; Gail Petty, Advocacy Lead, NDTi; Ms Simone Aspis , Free Our People Now Project Manager, Inclusion London
4.30pm: Dr Margaret Flynn, Chair, National Mental Capacity Forum; Dr Quinton Deeley, Consultant Neuropsychiatrist, National Autism Unit and Neuropsychiatry Brain Injury Clinic, South London and Maudsley NHS Trust; Professor Rohit Shankar, Deputy Chair, Faculty of the Psychiatry of Intellectual Disability, Royal College of Psychiatrists
Room 15
3.15pm (private), 3.30pm (public)
Public Bill Committees
Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill
Further to consider the Bill
Room 14
9.25am (public)
Further to consider the Bill
Room 9
9.25am (public)
Trade (Australia and New Zealand) Bill
To consider the Bill
Room 10
9.25am (public)
Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill
Further to consider the Bill
Room 14
2.00pm (public)
Further to consider the Bill
Room 9
2.00pm (public)
Trade (Australia and New Zealand) Bill
Further to consider the Bill
Room 10
2.00pm (public)
Delegated Legislation Committees
Third Delegated Legislation Committee
To consider the draft Sanctions (Damages Cap) Regulations 2022
Room 12
9.25am (public)
Other
Subject: National Audit Office Annual Report and Accounts 2021-22
Witnesses: 9.15am: Gareth Davies, Comptroller & Auditor General, Dame Fiona Reynolds, Chair, and Daniel Lambauer, Executive Director, National Audit Office
Room 8
9.00am (private), 9.15am (public)
Committee Reports Published Today
JUSTICE
4th Report: Fraud and the Justice System HC 12
Time of publication: 0.01am
EUROPEAN SCRUTINY
Eighth Report of Session 2022–23 HC 119-vii
Time of publication: 11.00am
1st Special Report: Revised EU Scrutiny Arrangements HC 721
Time of publication: 11.00am
Announcements
FORTHCOMING END OF DAY ADJOURNMENT DEBATES
Tuesday 25 October to Monday 31 October (deadline Wednesday 19 October 7.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
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 20 October.
Tuesday 1 November to Monday 7 November (deadline Wednesday 26 October 7.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
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 27 October.
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 25 and Wednesday 26 October (ballot closed)
The ballot for Tuesday 25 and Wednesday 26 September will take place today. The deadline for making an application to this ballot has now passed.
Tuesday 1 and Wednesday 2 November (deadline Monday 24 October 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; Home Office; Northern Ireland; Scotland; Transport; Treasury; Women and Equalities
Election of Chair of the Health and Social Care Committee
Nominations must be handed in to the Table Office or Public Bill Office on days when the House is sitting and at the latest by 12 noon on Tuesday 1 November. Nomination forms are available in those offices and in the Vote Office.
In accordance with the House’s decision of 16 January 2020 only members of the Conservative Party may be candidates in this election.
Each nomination shall consist of a signed statement (up to 500 words) made by the candidate declaring their willingness to stand for election, accompanied by the signatures of 15 Members elected to the House as members of the same party as the candidate. Statements may (optionally) be accompanied by signatures of up to five Members elected to the House as members of any party other than that to which the candidate belongs, or members of no party.
No Member may sign more than one such statement; if any Member does so, their signature will be invalidated for all nominations.
If there is more than one candidate, the ballot will take place between 11.00am and 2.30pm on Wednesday 2 November in the Aye division lobby.
As soon as practicable after the votes have been counted the Speaker will announce to the House the results of the ballot.
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 19 October
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Wales
12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister
Afterwards
Energy Costs (Pre-payment Meters and Social Tariffs): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Kenny MacAskill
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to abolish higher standing charges for customers with pre-payment meters; to require energy companies to provide social tariffs for low income customers; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
OPPOSITION DAY (5TH ALLOTTED DAY): SUBJECT TO BE ANNOUNCED
Notes:
The selection of the matters to be debated will be made by the Leader of the Opposition
Air quality in Towcester: Andrea Leadsom
9.30am That this House has considered impact of retained EU law on the Scottish devolution settlement: Brendan O’Hara
11.00am That this House has considered energy support for off-grid homes: Fay Jones
Notes:
The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pm That this House has considered transport in Nottinghamshire: Tom Randall
4.00pm That this House has considered reform of the vehicle taxation system: Wera Hobhouse
Relevant Documents:
Fourth Report of the Transport Committee of Session 2021-22, Road pricing, HC 789
4.30pm That this House has considered apprenticeships and teacher training: Mr Richard Holden
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 20 October
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
URGENT QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS
Select Committee Statement on the Eighteenth Report of the Committee of Public Account, Waste Crime in England, HC 33
Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown
Peter Aldous
Judith Cummins
That this House is concerned by the growing crisis in NHS dentistry; notes that nine out of ten dental practices in England do not accept new NHS patients; regrets the number of dentists moving away from NHS practice; welcomes the Government’s commitment to levelling up health outcomes and dental health across the country; calls on the Government to take urgent steps to improve retention of NHS dentists and dental accessibility for patients; and further calls on the Government to report to the House on its progress on the steps it has taken to address the NHS dentistry crisis in three months’ time.
Relevant Documents:
e-petition 564154, Independent review of the NHS dental contract
Investing in the future of Motor Neurone Disease
Andrew Lewer [R]
Jessica Morden
That this House has considered investing in the future of Motor Neurone Disease.
Relevant Documents:
e-petition 564582, Increase funding for urgent research into devastating motor neurone disease, and e-petition 301033, Explore options for making NurOwn available to treat Motor Neurone Disease (MND)
Notes:
The subjects for these debates were determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
Fuel poverty in Manchester Gorton constituency: Afzal Khan
1.30pm That this House has considered the role of homes and buildings in levelling up health and wellbeing: Jim Shannon, Mary Glindon, Derek Thomas, Paul Girvan, Tony Lloyd, Marco Longhi
3.00pm That this House has considered the UK’s plans and preparation for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar: Alun Cairns
Notes:
The subjects for these debates were 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)).
Friday 21 October
Protection from Redundancy (Pregnancy and Family Leave) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Dan Jarvis
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
If proceedings on this Bill end before 2.30pm, the second Bill and, possibly, subsequent Bills may be debated in the time remaining. After 2.30pm, only Bills which are unopposed may make further progress.
Carer’s Leave Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Wendy Chamberlain
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Wera Hobhouse
Domestic Energy (Value Added Tax) 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
Public Advocate (No. 2) Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [15 July]
Member in Charge: Maria Eagle
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
Plastics (Wet Wipes) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Fleur Anderson
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
Employment (Application Requirements) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: John Spellar
Puppy Import (Prohibition) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: John Spellar
Public Sector Website Impersonation Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: John Spellar
Hunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) (No. 2) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: John Spellar
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
King’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) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: John Spellar
Benefit Cap (Report on Abolition) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: David Linden
Communities and housing and impact of the gas explosion in Galpin’s Road, Pollards Hill: Siobhain McDonagh
Monday 24 October
2.30pm Questions to the Secretary of State for Education
3.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Education
Afterwards
CONSIDERATION OF OUT-OF-TURN SUPPLEMENTARY ESTIMATES RELATING TO HM TREASURY AND THE DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY
Notes:
The Supply and Appropriation (Adjustments) Bill is expected to be brought in following agreement of a motion on the Estimates.
Stamp duty land tax (reduction)
The Chancellor of the Exchequer
That—
(1)Part 4 of the Finance Act 2003 is amended as follows.
(2)In section 55(1B) (amount of stamp duty land tax chargeable: general), for Table A substitute—
“TABLE A: RESIDENTIAL
|
Part of relevant consideration |
Percentage |
|
So much as does not exceed £250,000 |
0% |
|
So much as exceeds £250,000 but does not exceed £925,000 |
5% |
|
So much as exceeds £925,000 but does not exceed £1,500,000 |
10% |
|
The remainder (if any) |
12%”. |
(3)In Schedule 4ZA (higher rates of stamp duty land tax for additional dwellings etc), for the Table A in section 55(1B) mentioned in paragraph 1(2) substitute—
“TABLE A: RESIDENTIAL
|
Part of relevant consideration |
Percentage |
|
So much as does not exceed £250,000 |
3% |
|
So much as exceeds £250,000 but does not exceed £925,000 |
8% |
|
So much as exceeds £925,000 but does not exceed £1,500,000 |
13% |
|
The remainder (if any) |
15%”. |
(4)In Schedule 5 (amount of SDLT chargeable in respect of rent), in paragraph 2(3), for Table A substitute—
“TABLE A: RESIDENTIAL
|
Rate bands |
Percentage |
|
£0 to £250,000 |
0% |
|
Over £250,000 |
1%”. |
(5)In Schedule 6ZA (relief for first-time buyers)—
(a) in paragraph 1(3), for “£500,000” substitute “£625,000”, and
(b) for the Table A in section 55(1B) mentioned in paragraph 4 substitute—
“TABLE A: RESIDENTIAL
|
Part of relevant consideration |
Percentage |
|
So much as does not exceed £425,000 |
0% |
|
Any remainder (so far as not exceeding £625,000) |
5%”. |
(6)The amendments made by this Resolution have effect in relation to land transactions the effective date of which falls on or after 23 September 2022.
And it is declared that it is expedient in the public interest that this Resolution should have statutory effect under the provisions of the Provisional Collection of Taxes Act 1968.
ALL STAGES OF THE STAMP DUTY LAND TAX (REDUCTION) BILL
4.30pm That this House has considered e-petition 602171, relating to the safety of covid-19 vaccines: Elliot Colburn, on behalf of the Petitions Committee
6.00pm That this House has considered e-petition 607712, relating to human rights legislation reform: Scott Benton, on behalf of the Petitions Committee
Notes:
The subjects for these debates were determined by the Petitions Committee. The sitting will last for up to three hours. The sitting will be suspended and time added if divisions take place in the main Chamber (Standing Order No. 10(3)).
Tuesday 25 October
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
NHS Prescriptions (Drug Tariff Labelling) Bill: Ten Minute Rule Motion
Craig Mackinlay
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to require community pharmacies and other providers of NHS-funded prescriptions to show, on the patient label, the prevailing Drug Tariff value of the items dispensed; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
9.30am That this House has considered Baby Loss and Safe Staffing in Maternity Care: Jill Mortimer
Notes:
The subject for this debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
Wednesday 26 October
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
Robert Halfon
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 27 October
9.30am Questions to the Minister for the Cabinet Office
10.15am Topical Questions to the Minister for the Cabinet Office
FRIDAY 28 OCTOBER
Co-operatives, Mutuals and Friendly Societies Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Mark Hendrick
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Yasmin Qureshi
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Child Support Collection (Domestic Abuse) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sally-Ann Hart
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Caroline Lucas
Notes:
King’s consent to be signified on Third Reading.
Asylum Seekers (Permission to Work) 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.
Mobile Homes Act 1983 (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Anonymity of Suspects Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Covid-19 Vaccine Damage Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
NHS England (Alternative Treatment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
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.
Elected Representatives (Prohibition of Deception) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Liz Saville Roberts
Pets (Microchips) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: James Daly
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
Supply of Drugs to Children Under 16 (Aggravated Offence) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Kevin Hollinrake
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Bus Services Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Helen Morgan
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Pensions (Extension of Automatic Enrolment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Richard Holden
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Monday 31 October
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
4.30pm That this House has considered e-petition 608056, relating to public ownership of energy companies: Martyn Day, on behalf of the Petitions Committee
Notes:
The subject for this debate was determined by the Petitions Committee. The sitting will last for up to three hours. The sitting will be suspended and time added if divisions take place in the main Chamber (Standing Order No. 10(3)).
TUESDAY 1 NOVEMBER
Siobhain McDonagh
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 2 NOVEMBER
Microplastic Filters (Washing Machines): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Alberto Costa
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to require manufacturers to fit microplastic-catching filters to new domestic and commercial washing machines; to make provision about the promotion of the use of microplastic-catching filters in washing machines and raising awareness about the consequences of microplastics from washing machines for pollution in rivers and seas; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
Tuesday 15 November
Motor Vehicle Tests (Diesel Particulate Filters) Bill
Mr Barry Sheerman
Bill to set standards as to the emissions particulate sensing technology to be used in roadworthiness tests for diesel vehicles; and for connected purposes.
FRIDAY 18 NOVEMBER
Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Bob Blackman
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Terminal Illness (Support and Rights) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Alex Cunningham
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Corporate Homicide Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Stephens
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Telecommunications Infrastructure (Consultation) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Dame Diana Johnson
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Mobile Homes (Pitch Fees) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Covid-19 Vaccine Diagnosis and Treatment Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
National Health Service Co-Funding and Co-Payment Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
FRIDAY 25 NOVEMBER
Electricity and Gas Transmission (Compensation) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Dr Liam Fox
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Hunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Henry Smith
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Carbon Emissions (Buildings) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Jerome Mayhew
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Fertility Treatment (Employment Rights) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Nickie Aiken
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Sexually-motivated Manslaughter (Sentencing) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Laura Farris
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Copyright and Performers’ Rights (Extended Collective Licensing) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Giles Watling
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Social Security Benefits (Healthy Eating) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Stephens
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Fashion Supply Chain (Code and Adjudicator) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Liz Twist
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Firearms and Hate Crime Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Luke Pollard
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Bowel Conditions (Assessment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chi Onwurah
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Friday 2 December
Equipment Theft (Prevention) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Greg Smith
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Offenders (Day of Release from Detention) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Simon Fell in place of Mark Jenkinson
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Dyslexia Screening and Teacher Training Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Matt Hancock
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Covid-19 Vaccine Damage Payments Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Illegal Immigration (Offences) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
War Pension Scheme and Armed Forces Compensation Scheme (Public Inquiry) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Owen Thompson
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Ministerial Code (Enforcement) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Owen Thompson
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Ministerial Interests (Public Appointments) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Owen Thompson
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Asylum Seekers (Permission to Work) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Carol Monaghan
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.
Energy Costs (Domestic Customers and Small Business) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Ed Davey
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
FRIDAY 9 DECEMBER
Protection from Sex-based Harassment in Public Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Fay Jones in place of Greg Clark
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Child Support (Enforcement) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Siobhan Baillie in place of Claire Coutinho
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Powers of Attorney Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Stephen Metcalfe
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Short-term and Holiday-Let Accommodation (Licensing) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Rachael Maskell
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Hares (Close Season) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Anthony Browne
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.
Barnett Formula (Replacement) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Removal of Titles Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Rachael Maskell
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
FRIDAY 20 JANUARY 2023
Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Bill: Remaining Stages
Member in Charge: Stuart C McDonald
As amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Employment (Allocation of Tips) Bill: Remaining Stages
Member in Charge: Virginia Crosbie
Not amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Online Sale of Goods (Safety) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Ian Mearns
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Hereditary Titles (Female Succession) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Harriett Baldwin in place of Mark Jenkinson
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Workers (Rights and Definition) 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.
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.
Rule of Law (Enforcement by Public Authorities) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Criminal Appeal (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Barry Sheerman
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
FRIDAY 3 FEBRUARY 2023
Flashing Images Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Tom Hunt
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Animals (Low-Welfare Activities Abroad) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Angela Richardson
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Workers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Scott Benton
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Devolution (Employment) (Scotland) 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.
Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984 (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Caravan Site Licensing (Exemptions of Motor Homes) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
House of Lords (Elected Senate) 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.
Marine Activities (Licensing) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Giles Watling
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Paternity (Leave and Pay) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Gareth Davies
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
FRIDAY 24 FEBRUARY 2023
Veterans Advisory and Pensions Committees Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Robin Millar
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Local Authority Boundaries (Referendums) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Robbie Moore
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
British Broadcasting Corporation (Privatisation) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Children’s Clothing (Value Added Tax) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
FRIDAY 3 MARCH 2023
Member in Charge: Shaun Bailey
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.
Public Sector Exit Payments (Limitation) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
FRIDAY 17 MARCH 2023
Palestine Statehood (Recognition) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Layla Moran
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Chalk Streams (Protection) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sarah Green
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Access to Elected Office Fund (Report) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Daisy Cooper
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Evictions (Universal Credit) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Stephens
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Caravan Sites Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Non-Disclosure Agreements Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Layla Moran
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Kinship Care Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Munira Wilson
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
FRIDAY 24 MARCH 2023
Minimum Energy Performance of Buildings Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sarah Olney
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Public Bodies (Representation from Devolved Nations) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Wendy Chamberlain
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Regulatory Impact Assessments Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Participation in Court Proceedings (Live Links) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Robbie Moore
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Employment (Dismissal and Re-engagement) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Gavin Newlands
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Recognition of Armenian Genocide Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Tim Loughton
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Lithium-Ion Battery Storage (Fire Safety and Environmental Permits) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Dame Maria Miller
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Automated External Defibrillators (Public Access) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Jim Shannon
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
King’s consent to be signified on Third Reading.
Sale of Property (Sealed Bids) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Bill Wiggin
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Financial Investment and Deforestation Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Grayling
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
B. Remaining Orders and Notices
Business in this section has not yet been scheduled for a specific date. It has therefore been set down formally to be taken in the Chamber today but is not expected to be taken today.
Secretary Jacob Rees-Mogg
That the draft Internal Markets Information System Regulation (Amendment etc.) Regulations 2021, which were laid before this House on 20 July 2021 in the last Session of Parliament, be approved.
2. Exiting the European Union (Customs)
Secretary Ranil Jayawardena
That the draft International Waste Shipments (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2021, which were laid before this House on 17 December 2020 in a previous Session of Parliament, be approved.
Secretary Ranil Jayawardena
That the draft Import of Animals and Animal Products and Approved Countries (Amendment) Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 30 March in the last Session of Parliament, be approved.
Secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan
That the draft Merchant Shipping (Additional Safety Measures for Bulk Carriers) Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 21 June, be approved.
Secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan
That the draft Merchant Shipping (High Speed Craft) Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 4 July, be approved.
Secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan
That the draft Drivers’ Hours, Tachographs, International Road Haulage and Licensing of Operators (Amendment) Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 5 July, be approved.
7. Terms and Conditions of Employment
Secretary Jacob Rees-Mogg
That the draft Exclusivity Terms for Zero Hours Workers (Unenforceability and Redress) Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 6 July, be approved.
Secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan
That the draft Merchant Shipping (Safety Standards for Passenger Ships on Domestic Voyages) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 11 July, be approved.
9. UK Infrastructure Bank Bill [Lords]: Second Reading
10. Online Safety Bill: Conclusion of Remaining Stages
As amended in Public Bill Committee, to be further considered.
Notes:
Proceedings on new Clauses, new Schedules and amendments relating to the repeal of Part 4B of the Communications Act 2003 and remaining proceedings on consideration
shall be brought to a conclusion at 6.00 pm (Order of 12 July 2022).
For amendments, see separate paper (also available on the documents webpage for the Bill).
Relevant Documents:
Report of the Joint Committee on the Draft Online Safety Bill, Session 2021-22: Draft Online Safety Bill, HC 609, and the Government Response, CP 640
Letter from the Minister for Tech and the Digital Economy to the Chair of the Joint Committee on Human Rights relating to the Online Safety Bill, dated 16 June 2022
Letter from the Chair of the Joint Committee on Human Rights to the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport relating to the Online Safety Bill, dated 19 May 2022
First Report of the Digital, Cultural, Media and Sport Committee, Amending the Online Safety Bill, HC 271
Brendan Clarke-Smith
That the draft Digital Government (Disclosure of Information) (Amendment) Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 15 July, be approved.
Brendan Clarke-Smith
That the draft Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) Accessibility (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 18 July, be approved.
13. Prevention and Suppression of Terrorism
Secretary Suella Braverman
That the draft Terrorism Act 2000 (Alterations to the Search Powers Code for England and Wales and Scotland) Order 2022, which was laid before this House on 18 July, be approved.
Secretary Suella Braverman
That the draft Crime (International Co-operation) Act 2003 (Designation of Participating Countries) (England, Wales and Northern Ireland) Order 2022, which was laid before this House on 19 July, be approved.
Secretary Jacob Rees-Mogg
That the draft Trade Marks (Amendment) Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 19 July, be approved.
Secretary James Cleverly
That the draft Sanctions (Damages Cap) Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 20 July, be approved.
Leo Docherty
That the draft Armed Forces (Service Court Rules) (Amendment) (No. 2) Rules 2022, which were laid before this House on 20 July, be approved.
Gillian Keegan
That the draft Health and Care Act 2022 (Further Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 20 July, be approved.
James Morris
That the draft Water Fluoridation (Consultation) (England) Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 20 July, be approved.
20. Rehabilitation of Offenders
Secretary Brandon Lewis
That the draft Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2022, which was laid before this House on 5 September, be approved.
Gillian Keegan
That the draft Adult Social Care Information (Enforcement) Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 5 September, be approved.
22. Sports Grounds and Sporting Events
Secretary Suella Braverman
That the draft Football Spectators (Relevant Offences) Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 5 September, be approved.
23. Data Protection and Digital Information Bill: Second Reading
24. Data Protection and Digital Information Bill: Money
Andrew Griffith
That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill, it is expedient to authorise the payment out of money provided by Parliament of—
(a) any expenditure incurred under or by virtue of the Act by the Secretary of State, the Treasury or a government department, and
(b) any increase attributable to the Act in the sums payable under any other Act out of money so provided.
Notes:
King’s Recommendation signified.
25. Data Protection and Digital Information Bill: Ways and Means
Andrew Griffith
That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill, it is expedient to authorise:
(1) the charging of fees or levies under or by virtue of the Act; and
(2) the payment of sums into the Consolidated Fund.
26. Health Care and Associated Professions
Maria Caulfield
That the draft Dentists, Dental Care Professionals, Nurses, Nursing Associates and Midwives (International Registrations) Order 2022, which was laid before this House on 6 September, be approved.
Notes:
The instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan
That the draft Airports Slot Allocation (Alleviation of Usage Requirements) (No. 3) Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 20 July, be approved.
Secretary Jacob Rees-Mogg
That the draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (No. 3) Order 2022, which was laid before this House on 7 September, be approved.
29. Bill of Rights Bill: Second Reading
Caroline Lucas
This House declines to give a Second Reading to the Bill of Rights Bill, because the Bill attacks the freedoms and liberties protected by the Human Rights Act in an ideologically motivated way, is of supreme constitutional significance and will impact on the rights of individuals for many years to come but has not undergone pre-legislative scrutiny in line with the recommendations of the chairs of relevant cross-party committees, ignores the results of two consultations into the Act, vastly exceeds the manifesto commitment to ‘update’ the Act, does not come with publication of relevant and robust impact assessments, ignores the fundamental principle that human rights are not earned or contingent on a person’s conduct or character but are attached to a person by virtue of their humanity, undermines migrants’ rights at a time of unprecedented international turmoil, threatens the Good Friday Agreement, risks severing the ties between domestic rights and Strasbourg jurisprudence leading to a divergence in rights protection leaving the UK out of step with other members of the Council of Europe at a time of war in Europe, fails to improve citizens’ rights to access nature and to live in a safe climate, fails to improve the rights of children, disabled people and future generations, undermines efforts to tackle violence against women and girls, and distorts and undermines this country’s democracy by increasing the power of the executive over citizens by removing and weakening rights instead of enshrining and improving them.
Relevant Documents:
Thirteenth Report of the Joint Committee on Human Rights, Session 2021-22, Human Rights Act Reform, HC 1033, and the Government’s response, HC 608
Oral evidence taken before the Justice Committee on 5 July 2022, on Bill of Rights Bill, HC 562
Written evidence to the Justice Committee, on the Bill of Rights and victims of John Worboys, reported to the House on 28 July 2022, HC 304
Correspondence from the Acting Chair of the Joint Committee on Human Rights to the Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice, relating to the Bill of Rights Bill Human Rights Memorandum, reported to the House on 29 June
Correspondence from the Acting Chair of the Joint Committee on Human Rights to the Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice, relating to the introduction of the Bill of Rights, reported to the House on 29 June
Correspondence from the Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice to the Acting Chair of the Joint Committee on Human Rights, relating to the introduction of the Bill of Rights and Bill of Rights Bill Human Rights Memorandum, reported to the House on 20 July
e-petition 607712, Do not reform the Human Rights Act
e-petition 619334, Include abortion rights in the Bill of Rights
30. Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Bill: Remaining Stages
Notes:
For amendments, see separate paper (also available on the documents webpage for the Bill).
King’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 15 June 2022).
31. Animal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill: Remaining Stages
Notes:
For amendments, see separate paper (also available on the documents webpage for the Bill).
King’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).
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)
32. Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill: Second Reading
Secretary Suella Braverman
That the Alcohol Licensing (Coronavirus) (Regulatory Easements) (Amendment) Regulations 2022 (S.I., 2022, No. 978), dated 22 September 2022, a copy of which was laid before this House on 22 September, be approved
Vicky Ford
That the draft International Development Association (Multilateral Debt Relief Initiative) (Amendment) Order 2022, which was laid before this House on 23 September, be approved.
Vicky Ford
That the draft International Development Association (Twentieth Replenishment) Order 2022, which was laid before this House on 23 September, be approved.
Leo Docherty
That the draft Armed Forces (Covenant) Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 20 June, be approved.
37. Health Care and Associated Professions
Robert Jenrick
That the draft Dentists, Dental Care Professionals, Nurses, Nursing Associates and Midwives (International Registrations) Order 2022, which was laid before this House on 11 October, be approved.
Notes:
The instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
38. International Immunities and Privileges
Vicky Ford
That the draft Inter-American Investment Corporation (Immunities and Privileges) Order 2022, which was laid before this House on 11 October, be approved.
Notes:
The instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Claire Coutinho
That the draft Bereavement Benefits (Remedial) Order 2022, which was laid before this House on 11 October, be approved.
Notes:
The instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Suella Braverman
That the draft Nationality and Borders Act 2022 (Consequential Amendments) (No. 2) Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 13 October, be approved.
Notes:
The instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Suella Braverman
That the draft Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (Codes of Practice) (Revision of Code A) Order 2022, which was laid before this House on 13 October, be approved.
Notes:
The instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Suella Braverman
That the draft Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 (Offensive Weapons Homicide Reviews) Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 13 October, be approved.
Notes:
The instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Sarah Atherton
That the draft Armed Forces (Court Martial) (Amendment) Rules 2022, which were laid before this House on 17 October, be approved.
Notes:
The instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Sarah Atherton
That the draft Armed Forces (Tri-Service Serious Crime Unit) (Consequential Amendments) (No. 2) Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 17 October, be approved.
Notes:
The instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Brandon Lewis
That the Civil Legal Aid (Housing and Asylum Accommodation) Order 2022, which was laid before this House on 17 October, be approved.
Notes:
The instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
46. Exiting the European Union (Education)
Andrea Jenkyns
That the European University Institute (EU Exit) Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 17 October, be approved.
Notes:
The instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Andrew Griffith
That the Financial Services (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 17 October, be approved.
Notes:
The instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Suella Braverman
That the Immigration Skills Charge (Amendment) Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 17 October, be approved.
Notes:
The instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Brandon Lewis
That the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (Legal Aid: Family and Domestic Abuse) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2022, which was laid before this House on 17 October, be approved.
Notes:
The instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan
That the Merchant Shipping (Control of Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems on Ships) Order 2022, which was laid before this House on 17 October, be approved.
Notes:
The instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Alex Burghart
That the Pensions Dashboards Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 17 October, be approved.
Notes:
The instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Andrew Stephenson
That the Police and Crime Commissioner Elections (Amendment) Order 2022, which was laid before this House on 17 October, be approved.
Notes:
The instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Kelly Tolhurst
That the Social Workers (Amendment and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 17 October, be approved.
Notes:
The instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.