Part 1: Business Today
Summary Agenda: Chamber
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2.30pm |
Prayers |
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Afterwards |
Oral Questions: Defence |
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3.30pm |
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Government preparations for industrial action in the NHS (Secretary of State for Health and Social Care) |
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British Council contractors in Afghanistan (Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs) |
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Up to 45 minutes |
Trade (Australia and New Zealand) Bill: Programme (No. 3) (Motion) |
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Up to three hours after commencement of the Trade (Australia and New Zealand) Bill: Programme (No. 3) motion* |
Trade (Australia and New Zealand) Bill: Remaining Stages (*if the Trade (Australia and New Zealand) Bill: Programme |
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Up to 90 minutes |
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Until any hour** |
Business of the House (Today) (Motion) (**if the 10.00pm Business of the House motion is agreed to) |
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Up to two hours*** |
Standards: Code of Conduct and Guide to the Rules (Motion) (***if the Business of the House (Today) motion is agreed to) |
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No debate |
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Until 10.30pm or for half an hour |
Adjournment Debate: Testing moles and skin tags for skin cancer (Bob Seely) |
Westminster Hall
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4.30pm |
Debate on e-petition relating to the state pension |
Business Today: Chamber
2.30pm Prayers
Followed by
QUESTIONS
Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Defence
1Mr Gagan Mohindra (South West Hertfordshire)
What steps his Department is taking to support defence jobs in the UK. (902707)
2Sir James Duddridge (Rochford and Southend East)
What steps his Department is taking to help tackle violent extremist organisations in Africa. (902708)
3John Spellar (Warley)
What steps he is taking to support UK companies in the defence sector. (902709)
4Mr Virendra Sharma (Ealing, Southall)
What steps he is taking to support UK companies in the defence sector. (902710)
5Dan Carden (Liverpool, Walton)
What steps his Department is taking to support NATO allies following the Russian invasion of Ukraine. (902711)
6Carol Monaghan (Glasgow North West)
What recent assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of the rise in the cost of living on armed forces personnel. (902712)
7Owen Thompson (Midlothian)
What recent assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of the rise in the cost of living on armed forces personnel. (902713)
8Dr Rupa Huq (Ealing Central and Acton)
What steps (a) Veterans UK and (b) the Veterans Welfare Service have taken to help support veterans during the cost of living crisis. (902714)
9Mr Philip Hollobone (Kettering)
How many (a) armoured vehicles, (b) anti-tank weapons and (c) multiple-launch rocket systems his Department has donated to Ukraine for use against Russian forces in that country. (902715)
10Cherilyn Mackrory (Truro and Falmouth)
What recent assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of progress towards creating a more inclusive environment for women in the armed forces. (902716)
11Marco Longhi (Dudley North)
What steps his Department is taking to strengthen defence relationships with European allies. (902717)
12Antony Higginbotham (Burnley)
What steps his Department is taking to support defence jobs in the UK. (902718)
13Christian Wakeford (Bury South)
What steps (a) Veterans UK and (b) the Veterans Welfare Service have taken to help support veterans during the cost of living crisis. (902719)
14Rebecca Long Bailey (Salford and Eccles)
What steps (a) Veterans UK and (b) the Veterans Welfare Service have taken to help support veterans during the cost of living crisis. (902720)
15Ian Byrne (Liverpool, West Derby)
Whether his Department has made an impact assessment of the planned closure of Defence Business Services offices in the North West. (902721)
16Jerome Mayhew (Broadland)
What assessment his Department has made of the effectiveness of the Defence Accommodation Strategy. (902722)
17Mary Kelly Foy (City of Durham)
What recent assessment he has made of the quality of housing accommodation for armed forces personnel. (902723)
18Karl McCartney (Lincoln)
What steps his Department is taking to help develop innovative defence technology. (902724)
19Geraint Davies (Swansea West)
Whether his Department is taking steps to update defence plans following the Russian invasion of Ukraine. (902725)
20Mr Barry Sheerman (Huddersfield)
If he will make an estimate of the number of armed forces personnel who have the skills to provide cover for NHS workers who plan to strike during winter 2022. (902726)
21Nick Smith (Blaenau Gwent)
What recent assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the defence procurement system. (902727)
22Mike Amesbury (Weaver Vale)
What recent assessment he has made of the quality of housing accommodation for armed forces personnel. (902728)
23Greg Smith (Buckingham)
What steps his Department is taking to help develop innovative defence technology. (902729)
24Sir John Whittingdale (Maldon)
What defensive weaponry his Department is supplying to Ukraine. (902730)
25Simon Baynes (Clwyd South)
What recent assessment his Department has made of the effectiveness of the Ukrainian defence against Russian forces. (902731)
At 3.15pm
Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Defence
T1James Sunderland (Bracknell)
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities. (902732)
T2Chris Elmore (Ogmore) (902734)
T3Holly Mumby-Croft (Scunthorpe) (902735)
T4Kenny MacAskill (East Lothian) (902736)
T5Selaine Saxby (North Devon) (902737)
T6Geraint Davies (Swansea West) (902738)
T7Rebecca Long Bailey (Salford and Eccles) (902739)
T8Owen Thompson (Midlothian) (902740)
T9Sir John Whittingdale (Maldon) (902741)
URGENT QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS
3.30pm
Urgent Questions:
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care if he will make a statement on Government preparations for industrial action in the NHS (Wes Streeting)
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs if he will make a statement on British Council contractors in Afghanistan (John Baron)
BUSINESS OF THE DAY
1. TRADE (AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND) BILL: PROGRAMME (NO. 3)
Up to 45 minutes (Standing Order No. 83A(9))
Secretary Kemi Badenoch
That the Order of 6 September 2022 (Trade (Australia and New Zealand) Bill: Programme), as varied by the Order of 22 September 2022 (Trade (Australia and New Zealand) Bill: Programme (No. 2)), be further 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 two 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 three hours after the commencement of proceedings on the Motion for this Order.
2. Trade (Australia and New Zealand) Bill: Remaining Stages
Up to three hours after commencement of the Trade (Australia and New Zealand) Bill: Programme (No. 3) motion (if that motion is agreed to)
Not amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Notes:
For amendments, see separate paper (also available on the documents webpage for the Bill).
Relevant Documents:
Third Report of the Welsh Affairs Committee of Session 2021-22, Implications of the UK-Australia FTA for Wales, HC 481, and the Government Response, HC 895
e-petition 554372, Establish free movement and trade agreements with Canada, Australia and New Zealand
Up to 90 minutes (Standing Order No. 16(1))
Lee Rowley
That the draft Voter Identification Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 3 November, be approved.
Relevant Documents:
Fifth Report of the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee of Session 2021-22, The Elections Bill, HC 597, and the Government Response, HC 1133
Second Report of the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee, The Work of the Electoral Commission, HC 462
Oral evidence taken before the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee on 1 March 2022 on the work of the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, HC 1066
Correspondence between the Chair of the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee and the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities of 12 April, 25 April, 19 July and 30 August 2022
BUSINESS TO BE TAKEN AT 10.00PM
No debate (Standing Orders No. 15 and 41A(3))
The Prime Minister
That, at this day’s sitting, proceedings on the Motions (i) in the name of Lee Rowley relating to the draft Voter Identification Regulations 2022 and (ii) 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 10.00pm Business of the House motion is agreed to)
Penny Mordaunt
That, at this day’s sitting, the Speaker shall put the Questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on the Motion in the name of Penny Mordaunt relating to Standards: Code of Conduct and Guide to the Rules not later than two hours after the commencement of proceedings on that Motion; such Questions shall include the Questions on any Amendments selected by the Speaker which may then be moved; the business on that Motion may be entered upon and proceeded with at any hour, though opposed; and Standing Order No. 41A (Deferred divisions) shall not apply.
5. STANDARDS: CODE OF CONDUCT AND GUIDE TO THE RULES
Up to two hours (if the Business of the House (Today) motion is agreed to)
Penny Mordaunt
That—
(1)this House takes note of:
(a) 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 revised Code of Conduct for Members annexed to that Report, subject to the following amendment:
In section C (Seven Principles of Public Life): leave out “; as set out below, they are supplemented by descriptors, which apply specifically to Members of Parliament” and the Principles and descriptors as set out in the Report and insert:
“Selflessness
Holders of public office should act solely in terms of the public interest.
Integrity
Holders of public office must avoid placing themselves under any obligation to people or organisations that might try inappropriately to influence them in their work. They should not act or take decisions in order to gain financial or other material benefits for themselves, their family, or their friends. They must declare and resolve any interests and relationships.
Objectivity
Holders of public office must act and take decisions impartially, fairly and on merit, using the best evidence and without discrimination or bias.
Accountability
Holders of public office are accountable to the public for their decisions and actions and must submit themselves to the scrutiny necessary to ensure this.
Openness
Holders of public office should act and take decisions in an open and transparent manner. Information should not be withheld from the public unless there are clear and lawful reasons for so doing.
Honesty
Holders of public office should be truthful.
Leadership
Holders of public office should exhibit these principles in their own behaviour and treat others with respect. They should actively promote and robustly support the principles and challenge poor behaviour wherever it occurs.”
(b) the Third Report from the Committee on Standards on New Guide to the Rules: final proposals (HC 544), and approves the revised Guide to the Rules relating to the Conduct of Members annexed to that Report, subject to the following amendments:
(i) In Introduction, paragraph 14, leave out, “Whilst Members are not required to register Ministerial office” and insert, “Members are not required to register either Ministerial office or benefits received in their capacity as a Minister”.
(ii) In Chapter 1 (Registration of Members’ Financial Interests), paragraph 17, at end insert: “() Donations or other support received in a Member’s capacity as a Minister, which should be recorded, if necessary, within the relevant Government Department in accordance with the Ministerial Code.”
with effect from 1 March 2023, except that paragraph 8 of Chapter 3 of the Guide to the Rules shall only have effect in respect of past financial interests or material benefits from six months after the date on which the revised code and guide come into effect.
(2)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 Code of Conduct and the Guide to the Rules relating to the Conduct of Members.
Amendment (a)
Chris Bryant
Sir Bernard Jenkin
Wendy Chamberlain
Caroline Lucas
In line 5, leave out from “annexed to that Report” to “(b) the Third Report from the Committee on Standards” in line 34
Amendment (b)
Chris Bryant
Yvonne Fovargue
Allan Dorans
Dame Diana Johnson
Mr William Wragg
Angus Brendan MacNeil
Wendy ChamberlainSarah ChampionDame Meg HillierMr Ben BradshawIan MearnsSir Bernard JenkinCaroline Lucas
In line 36, leave out from “annexed to that Report” to “with effect from 1 March 2023” in line 44.
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
Third Report of the Committee on Standards, New Guide to the Rules: final proposals, HC 544, and the Government Response, HC 709
6. Exiting the European Union (Consumer Protection)
No debate (Standing Order No. 118(6))
Secretary Grant Shapps
That the draft Product Safety and Metrology (Amendment and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 14 November, be approved.
Notes:
If opposed after 10.00pm, the division will be deferred.
No debate (Standing Order No. 118(6))
Lee Rowley
That the draft Architects Act 1997 (Amendment) Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 14 November, be approved.
Notes:
If opposed after 10.00pm, the division will be deferred.
8. Exiting the European Union (Protection of Trading Interests)
No debate (Standing Order No. 118(6))
Secretary Kemi Badenoch
That the draft Extraterritorial US Legislation (Sanctions against Cuba, Iran and Libya) (Protection of Trading Interests) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 8 November, be approved.
Notes:
If opposed after 10.00pm, the division will be deferred.
ADJOURNMENT DEBATE
Until 10.30pm or for half an hour (whichever is later) (Standing Order No. 9(7))
Testing moles and skin tags for skin cancer: Bob Seely
Business Today: Westminster Hall
ORDER OF BUSINESS
The sitting will last for up to three hours (Standing Order No. 10(1))
4.30pm
That this House has considered e-petition 617603, relating to the state pension: Marsha De Cordova, 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:
e-petition 581736, Move the State Pension age back to 60 for both men & women
e-petition 609243, Increase the state pension to £19,760 a year (£380 a week)
e-petition 605503, Increase the basic state pensions by £500 a year as an emergency measure
e-petition 591161, Support the pension triple lock
e-petition 587703, Reduce the state pension age to 63 for all
e-petition 620839, Set a Minimum Pension Guarantee (MPG) of at least £200 pw for state pensioners
Written Statements
STATEMENTS TO BE MADE TODAY
Secretary of State for Defence
1.Ministry of Defence Contingent Liabilities
Secretary of State for Education
2.Skills Update
Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
3.Health Update
Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
4.Local Government Update
5.Update on the Community Ownership Fund
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
Subject: Promoting Scotland Internationally
Witnesses: 3.00pm: Dr Liz Cameron CBE, Director and Chief Executive, Scottish Chambers of Commerce; John Davidson, Deputy Chief Executive and Strategy Director, Scotland Food and Drink; Graeme Littlejohn, Director of Strategy & Communication, Scotch Whisky Association; Jimmy Buchan, Chief Executive Officer, Scottish Seafood Association
Room 15
2.30pm (private), 3.00pm (public)
Subject: The work of the Treasury
Witnesses: 3.15pm: James Bowler CB, Permanent Secretary, Beth Russell, Second Permanent Secretary, Cat Little, Second Permanent Secretary, Anna Caffyn, Finance Director, and Phil Duffy, Director-General, Growth and Productivity, HM Treasury
The Wilson Room, Portcullis House
3.00pm (private), 3.15pm (public)
Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Committee
Subject: Funding for Levelling Up
Witnesses: 4.00pm: Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire; Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester; Andy Street, Mayor of the West Midlands
5.30pm: Vaughan Gething MS, Minister for Economy, Welsh Government
6.00pm: Laura McDonald, Deputy Director European Union Division, Northern Ireland Department of Finance; Maeve Hamilton, Head of the EU Fund Management Division, Northern Ireland Department for the Economy; Tony Simpson, Director of Strategic Policy and Reform, and Dominic McCullough, Director European Union Division, Northern Ireland Department of Finance
Room 8
3.30pm (private), 4.00pm (public)
Subject: The Restart Scheme for long-term unemployed people
Witnesses: 4.00pm: Peter Schofield, Permanent Secretary, Angus Gray, Director and SRO for the Restart Scheme, Preeta Ramachandran, Southern Area Director, and Mark Leigh, Commercial Director, Department for Work & Pensions
The Grimond Room, Portcullis House
3.30pm (private), 4.00pm (public)
Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Subject: The effect of paramilitary activity and organised crime on society in Northern Ireland
Witnesses: 4.30pm: John McBurney, Commissioner, Monica McWilliams, Commissioner, Tim O’Connor, Commissioner, and Mitchell Reiss, Commissioner, Independent Reporting Commission
Room 16
4.00pm (private), 4.30pm (public)
Room 5
4.00pm (private)
Subject: General Election Planning and Services
Witnesses: 4.40pm: Luciana Berger, Former Member of Parliament
Room 6
4.30pm (private), 4.40pm (public)
The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House
4.30pm (private)
Joint Committees
Room 4A
4.00pm (private), 4.15pm (private)
Public Bill Committees
Online Safety (Re-committed Clauses and Schedules) Bill: Programming Sub Committee
Room 10
6.00pm (private)
Delegated Legislation Committees
First Delegated Legislation Committee
To consider the draft Immigration (Persons Designated under Sanctions Regulations) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2022
Room 9
4.30pm (public)
Second Delegated Legislation Committee
To consider the draft Parliamentary Works Sponsor Body (Abolition) Regulations 2022
Room 11
4.30pm (public)
Third Delegated Legislation Committee
To consider the draft Non-Domestic Rating (Chargeable Amounts) (England) Regulations 2022
Room 12
4.30pm (public)
Fourth Delegated Legislation Committee
To consider the draft Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (Exemptions) (Fees) Regulations 2022
Room 9
6.00pm (public)
Fifth Delegated Legislation Committee
To consider the draft Public Contracts (Amendment) Regulations 2022
Room 11
6.00pm (public)
Seventh Delegated Legislation Committee
To consider the draft Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) (Threshold Amount) Order 2022
Room 12
6.00pm (public)
Announcements
FORTHCOMING END OF DAY ADJOURNMENT DEBATES
Monday 9 January to Monday 16 January (deadline Wednesday 14 December 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 15 December.
Tuesday 17 January to Monday 23 January (deadline Wednesday 11 January 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 12 January.
Tuesday 24 January to Monday 30 January (deadline Wednesday 18 January 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 19 January.
Tuesday 31 January to Monday 6 February (deadline Wednesday 25 January 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 26 January.
FORTHCOMING WESTMINSTER HALL DEBATES
Applications for 90, 60 and 30-minute debates should be made to the Table Office by 10.00pm or rise of the House, whichever is the earlier, on the deadline dates listed below. Members can submit their application via MemberHub, from their own email account or in hard copy. Application forms are available on the Table Office page on the Parliamentary intranet.
The ballot takes place on the day following the deadline. Members will be informed of the outcome by the Speaker’s Office.
Tuesday 20 December (deadline Monday 12 December 10.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
The following Departments will answer:
Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy; Defence; Digital, Culture, Media and Sport; Education; Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office; International Trade; Northern Ireland; Transport; Wales; Women and Equalities
Tuesday 10 and Wednesday 11 January (deadline Monday 19 December 10.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
The following Departments will answer:
Attorney General; Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy; Cabinet Office; Defence; Education; Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office; Home Office; Transport; Treasury; Wales
Tuesday 17 and Wednesday 18 January (deadline Monday 9 January 10.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
The following Departments will answer:
Digital, Culture, Media and Sport; Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; Health and Social Care; International Trade; Justice; Levelling Up, Housing and Communities; Northern Ireland; Scotland; Women and Equalities; Work and Pensions
Tuesday 24 and Wednesday 25 January (deadline Monday 16 January 10.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
The following Departments will answer:
Attorney General; Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy; Cabinet Office; Defence; Education; Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office; Home Office; Transport; Treasury; Wales
Tuesday 31 January and Wednesday 1 February (deadline Monday 23 January 10.00pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier)
The following Departments will answer:
Digital, Culture, Media and Sport; Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; Health and Social Care; International Trade; Justice; Levelling Up, Housing and Communities; Northern Ireland; Scotland; Women and Equalities; Work and Pensions
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_02122021v2.pdf
Chamber Engagement
Information about engaging the public with debates is available on the parliamentary website: https://www.parliament.uk/get-involved/have-your-say-on-laws/chamber-engagement/.
All business papers are available via the HousePapers app on mobile devices
Part 2: Future Business
A. CALENDAR OF BUSINESS
Business in either Chamber may be changed, and further business added, up to the rising of the House on the day before it is to be taken, and is therefore provisional.
Government items of business in this section have nominally been set down for
today, but are expected to be taken on the dates stated.
B. REMAINING ORDERS AND NOTICES
Business in this section has not yet been scheduled for a specific date. It has been nominally set down for today but is not expected to be taken today.
A. Calendar of Business
Business in either Chamber may be changed, and further business added, up to the rising of the House on the day before it is to be taken, and is therefore provisional.
TUESDAY 13 DECEMBER
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
Free School Meals (Primary Schools) Bill: Ten Minute Rule Motion
Zarah Sultana
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to extend eligibility for free school meals to all children in state primary schools; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill: Remaining Stages (Day 2)
As amended in Public Bill Committee, to be further considered.
Notes:
For amendments, see separate paper (also available on the documents webpage for the Bill).
King’s and Prince of Wales’ Consent to be signified on Third Reading.
Relevant Documents:
Correspondence from the Chair of the Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Committee to the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, on the Levelling-Up and Regeneration Bill, reported to the House on 24 August 2022, HC 309
Sir Bill Wiggin, on behalf of the Committee of Selection
That Dame Eleanor Laing be discharged from the Finance Committee and Mr Nigel Evans be added.
Health and Social Care Committee
Sir Bill Wiggin, on behalf of the Committee of Selection
That Paul Blomfield be added to the Health and Social Care Committee.
High Speed Rail (Crewe - Manchester) Bill Select Committee
Sir Bill Wiggin, on behalf of the Committee of Selection
That Wayne David, Antony Higginbotham, Grahame Morris, Holly Mumby-Croft, Gavin Newlands, Andrew Percy and Martin Vickers be members of the High Speed Rail (Crewe - Manchester) Bill Select Committee.
Sir Bill Wiggin, on behalf of the Committee of Selection
That Christian Wakeford be discharged from the Transport Committee and Mike Amesbury be added.
Potential harms of vaccines: Andrew Bridgen
9.30am That this House has considered Business Rates and Levelling Up: Peter Aldous
Notes:
The subject for this debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
11.00am That this House has considered Government funding for research into motor neurone disease: Karl Turner
Notes:
The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pm That this House has considered DWP policy on benefit sanctions: Chris Stephens
4.00pm That this House has considered the effectiveness of the Marine Management Organisation: Giles Watling
4.30pm That this House has considered patient pathways and research funding for aortic dissection: Mrs Pauline Latham [R]
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 14 DECEMBER
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland
12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister
Afterwards
Asylum seekers (removal to safe countries): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Jonathan Gullis
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to provide that certain provisions of the Nationality and Borders Act 2022 relating to the removal of asylum seekers to safe countries shall have effect notwithstanding inconsistency or incompatibility with international or other domestic law; to require the Secretary of State to proceed with such removals regardless of any decision or judgment of any international court or body; and for connected purposes.
Notes:
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.
The Prime Minister
That this House has considered the situation in Ukraine.
OPPOSITION HALF DAY (10th ALLOTTED DAY FIRST PART)
Notes:
The selection of the matter to be debated will be made by the Leader of the Scottish National Party. Subject to be announced. (Standing Order No. 14(2)).
Cyber attack on South Staffs Water: Marco Longhi [R]
9.30am That this House has considered asylum seeker employment and the cost of living: Christian Wakeford
11.00am That this House has considered the integrity of the voting process: Paul Bristow
Notes:
The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 4.15pm.
2.30pm No debate
4.15pm That this House has considered visa processing times: Wendy Chamberlain
4.45pm That this House has considered the cost of food: Ian Byrne
Notes:
The debate at 4.45pm 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 15 DECEMBER
9.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for International Trade
10.15am Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for International Trade
Afterwards
Debate on a motion on self-disconnection of pre-payment meters
That this House recognises that prepayment meter customers, who pay for their usage in advance, are not afforded the same rights when in energy debt as customers who pay in arrears, such as those who pay in direct debit; understands that a prepayment meter customer is automatically disconnected when they exceed just £10 of debt; acknowledges that, in contrast, those who pay in arrears are afforded time and support to resolve their debts before action is taken to disconnect; is deeply concerned that so called self-disconnection of prepayment meter customers will see the most vulnerable in our society left without heat, light and facilities to cook and wash over the coming winter; and strongly urges the Government to outlaw self-disconnection to ensure that the poorest and most vulnerable customers are not left without basic energy provision.
General debate on rail transport services to the communities served by the West Coast Main Line
That this House has considered rail transport services to the communities served by the West Coast Main Line.
Notes:
The subjects for these debates were determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
Government support for leisure centres: Charlotte Nichols [R]
1.30pm That this House has considered a blueprint for eye health in England and the devolved nations: Jim Shannon
Notes:
The subject for this debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee. The sitting will be suspended and time added if divisions take place in the main Chamber (Standing Order No. 10(3)).
MONDAY 19 DECEMBER
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
Afterwards
SEAFARERS’ WAGES BILL [LORDS]: SECOND READING
SEAFARERS’ WAGES BILL [LORDS]: MONEY
Victoria Atkins
That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Seafarers’ Wages Bill [Lords], it is expedient to authorise the payment out of money provided by Parliament of—
(1) any expenditure incurred by virtue of the Act by the Secretary of State, and
(2) any increase attributable to the Act in the sums payable by virtue of any other Act out of money so provided.
Notes:
King’s Recommendation signified.
Pay and conditions for NHS nurses and staff: Sam Tarry
4.30pm That this House has considered e-petition 604509, relating to child bed poverty: 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 90 minutes. The sitting will be suspended and time added if divisions take place in the main Chamber (Standing Order No. 10(3)).
TUESDAY 20 DECEMBER
11.30am Questions to the Chancellor of the Exchequer
12.15pm Topical Questions to the Chancellor of the Exchequer
Afterwards
Darren Henry
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.
DEBATE ON MATTERS TO BE RAISED BEFORE THE FORTHCOMING ADJOURNMENT
Local consultation on bus route decisions: Dean Russell
9.30am That this House has considered the contribution of family businesses to local communities in the UK: John Stevenson
Notes:
The subject for this debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
MONDAY 9 JANUARY
2.30pm Questions to the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
3.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
4.30pm That this House has considered e-petition 607317, relating to requirements to stop and report road traffic collisions involving cats: Tonia Antoniazzi, on behalf of the Petitions Committee
6.00pm That this House has considered e-petition 600593, relating to the use of snares: Nick Fletcher, 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 10 JANUARY
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Justice
12.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Justice
Afterwards
Debbie Abrahams
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 11 JANUARY
11.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Scotland
12 noon Questions to the Prime Minister
Afterwards
George Eustice
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 12 JANUARY
9.30am Questions to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
10.15am Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
TUESDAY 17 JANUARY
Simon Baynes
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 18 JANUARY
Alex Davies-Jones
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.
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.
Pensions Dashboards (Prohibition of Indemnification) Bill: Remaining Stages
Member in Charge: Mary Robinson
Not amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Shark Fins Bill: Remaining Stages
Member in Charge: Christina Rees
As 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.
Plastics (Wet Wipes) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Fleur Anderson
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.
Referendums (Supermajority) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Ian Paisley
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Teenagers (Safety and Wellbeing) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Alex Norris
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Disposable Barbecues Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Selaine Saxby
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Internet Access (Children Eligible for Free School Meals) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Siobhain McDonagh
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
British Goods (Public Sector Purchasing Duty) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: John Spellar
Consumer Pricing Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: John Spellar
Broadcasting (Listed Sporting Events) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: John Spellar
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
Energy Costs (Domestic Customers and Small Business) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Ed Davey
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Elections (Proportional Representation) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Cat Smith
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.
Roadworks (Regulation) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Mark Francois
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Fertility Treatment (Employment Rights) Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [25 November]
Member in Charge: Nickie Aiken
Working Time Regulations (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Peter Dowd
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.
Corporate Homicide Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Stephens
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Asylum Seekers (Permission to Work) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chris Stephens
Housing Standards (Refugees and Asylum Seekers) 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
Covid-19 Vaccine Damage Payments Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
Illegal Immigration (Offences) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Covid-19 Vaccine Diagnosis and 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.
Covid-19 Vaccine Damage Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Independent Adviser on Ministers’ Interests (Appointment by Parliament) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Christine Jardine
Pre-Payment Meters (Self-Disconnection) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Anne McLaughlin
FRIDAY 3 FEBRUARY 2023
Protection from Redundancy (Pregnancy and Family Leave) Bill: Remaining Stages
Member in Charge: Dan Jarvis
Not amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Carer’s Leave Bill: Remaining Stages
Member in Charge: Wendy Chamberlain
Not amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Bill: Remaining Stages
Member in Charge: Wera Hobhouse
Not amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
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 (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.
NHS Prescriptions (Drug Tariff Labelling) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Craig Mackinlay
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Microplastic Filters (Washing Machines) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Alberto Costa
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Employee Share Ownership (Reform) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir George Howarth
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Firearms and Hate Crime Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Luke Pollard
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Plastics (Recycling, Sustainability and Pollution Reduction) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Geraint Davies
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Employment Bill: Second Reading:
Member in Charge: Steven Bonnar
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Pre-Payment Meters (Temporary Prohibition) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Wera Hobhouse
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
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.
FRIDAY 24 FEBRUARY 2023
Co-operatives, Mutuals and Friendly Societies Bill: Remaining Stages
Member in Charge: Sir Mark Hendrick
As amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Bill: Remaining Stages
Member in Charge: Yasmin Qureshi
Not amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
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.
Sale of Tobacco (Licensing) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Bob Blackman
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Carbon Emissions (Buildings) Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [25 November]
Member in Charge: Jerome Mayhew
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.
National Eye Health Strategy Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Marsha De Cordova
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Dyslexia Screening and Teacher Training Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [2 December]
Member in Charge: Matt Hancock
National Health Service Co-Funding and Co-Payment Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
Anonymity of Suspects Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [28 October]
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
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.
Green Belt (Protection) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
BBC Licence Fee Non-Payment (Decriminalisation for Over-75s) Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [21 October]
Member in Charge: Sir Christopher Chope
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.
Bowel Conditions (Assessment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Chi Onwurah
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Pensions (Extension of Automatic Enrolment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Jonathan Gullis in place of Richard Holden
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Trade (Australia and New Zealand) (Parliamentary Approval) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Sarah Green
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.
Energy Equity Commission Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Clive Lewis
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Bus Services Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Helen Morgan
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Benefit Cap (Report on Abolition) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: David Linden
Elected Representatives (Prohibition of Deception) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Liz Saville Roberts
Countryside and Rights of Way Act (Amendment) Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [28 October]
Member in Charge: Caroline Lucas
Notes:
King’s consent to be signified on Third Reading.
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.
Telecommunications Infrastructure (Consultation) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Dame Diana Johnson
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Motor Vehicle Tests (Diesel Particulate Filters) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Barry Sheerman
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Tax Reform Commission Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Liz Saville Roberts
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Planning Application Fees Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Daisy Cooper
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Fashion Supply Chain (Code and Adjudicator) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Liz Twist
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Ministerial and other Pensions and Salaries (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: David Linden
Sexually-motivated Manslaughter (Sentencing) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Laura Farris
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Asylum Seekers (Permission to Work) (No. 2) 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.
Local Authority Boundaries Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Robbie Moore
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
Terminal Illness (Support and Rights) Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [18 November]
Member in Charge: Alex Cunningham
Short-term and Holiday-Let Accommodation (Licensing) Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [9 December]
Member in Charge: Rachael Maskell
Notes:
A money resolution is required for this Bill to be proceeded with in Committee.
Removal of Titles Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Rachael Maskell
Notes:
King’s consent to be signified on Third Reading.
Former Ministers and Prime Ministers (Abolition of Payments) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Rachael Maskell
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 Thérèse Coffey
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 Thérèse Coffey
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.
3. Data Protection and Digital Information Bill: Second Reading
4. Data Protection and Digital Information Bill: Money
Victoria Atkins
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.
5. Data Protection and Digital Information Bill: Ways and Means
Victoria Atkins
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.
6. 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
7. Animal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill: Remaining Stages
To be considered (Order of 25 October 2021).
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)
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 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.
Brandon Lewis
That the draft 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.
Secretary Suella Braverman
That the draft Immigration Skills Charge (Amendment) Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 17 October, be approved.
Brandon Lewis
That the draft 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.
Secretary Thérèse Coffey
That the draft Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (Exemptions) (Fees) Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 18 October, be approved.
Secretary Grant Shapps
That the draft Climate Change (Targeted Greenhouse Gases) Order 2022, which was laid before this House on 19 October, be approved.
Secretary Suella Braverman
That the draft Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) (Threshold Amount) Order 2022, which was laid before this House on 19 October, be approved.
16. Transport Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill: Second Reading
17. Transport Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill: Money
Victoria Atkins
That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Transport Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill, it is expedient to authorise the payment out of money provided by Parliament of—
(1)any expenditure incurred under or by virtue of the Act by the Secretary of State;
(2)any increase attributable to the Act in the sums payable under any other Act out of money so provided.
18. STAMP DUTY LAND TAX (REDUCTION) BILL: COMMITTEE
Notes:
For amendments, see separate paper (also available on the documents webpage for the Bill).
Remaining stages may also be taken (Order, 24 October).
It is expected that this Bill will be certified as a Money Bill.
Secretary Suella Braverman
That the draft Immigration (Persons Designated under Sanctions Regulations) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 1 November, be approved.
Secretary Suella Braverman
That the draft Investigatory Powers (Communications Data) (Relevant Public Authorities and Designated Senior Officers) Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 7 November, be approved.
Jeremy Quin
That the draft Public Contracts (Amendment) Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 8 November, be approved.
Secretary Mark Harper
That the draft South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive (Transfer of Functions) Order 2022, which was laid before this House on 8 November, be approved.
Will Quince
That the draft National Health Service (NHS Payment Scheme – Consultation) (No. 2) Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 16 November, be approved.
Dr Andrew Murrison
That the draft Pensions Appeal Tribunals (Late Appeal) (Amendment) Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 17 November, be approved.
Secretary Grant Shapps
That the draft Conformity Assessment (Mutual Recognition Agreements) (Amendment) Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 21 November, be approved.
Secretary Thérèse Coffey
That the draft Packaging Waste (Data Reporting) (England) Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 22 November, be approved.
Notes:
The instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Penny Mordaunt
That the draft Parliamentary Works Sponsor Body (Abolition) Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 22 November, be approved.
Notes:
The instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Alister Jack
That the draft Transport (Scotland) Act 2019 (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) Order 2022, which was laid before this House on 22 November, be approved.
Notes:
The instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
29. UK Infrastructure Bank Bill [Lords]: Remaining Stages
As amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Lee Rowley
That the draft Non-Domestic Rating (Chargeable Amounts) (England) Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 23 November, be approved.
Notes:
The instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
31. Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill: Remaining Stages
As amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered
32. Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill: Remaining Stages
As amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
33. Social Housing (Regulation) Bill [Lords]: Remaining stages
As amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Secretary Dominic Raab
That the draft Civil Legal Aid (Housing and Asylum Accommodation) Order 2022, which was laid before this House on 30 November, be approved.
35. SPEAKER’S COMMITTEE FOR THE INDEPENDENT PARLIAMENTARY STANDARDS AUTHORITY
Penny Mordaunt
That Mrs Heather Wheeler be appointed to the Speaker’s Committee for the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority, until the end of the present Parliament, in pursuance of paragraph 1(d) of Schedule 3 to the Parliamentary Standards Act 2009, as amended.
Oliver Dowden
That the draft Civil Contingencies Act 2004 (Amendment of List of Responders) Order 2022, which was laid before this House on 6 December, be approved.
Secretary Grant Shapps
That the Energy Bill Relief Scheme Pass-through Requirement (Heat Suppliers) (Amendment) Regulations 2022 (S.I., 2022, No. 1280), dated 5 December 2022, a copy of which was laid before this House on 6 December, be approved.
Secretary Suella Braverman
That the draft Immigration (Leave to Enter and Remain) (Amendment) Order 2023, which was laid before this House on 7 December 2022, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Secretary Dominic Raab
That the draft Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (Legal Aid: Family and Domestic Abuse) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2023, which was laid before this House on 9 December 2022, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.