Part 1: Business Today
Summary Agenda: Chamber
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9.30am |
Prayers |
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Afterwards |
Oral Questions: International Trade |
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10.30am |
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Investigation into the Chinese Consul General attack on protestors in Manchester (Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs) |
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Afterwards |
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Ministerial Statements, including on: |
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Infected Blood Update (Paymaster General and Minister for the Cabinet Office) |
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Independent Inquiry relating to Afghanistan (Minister for Defence People, Veterans and Service Families) |
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Until 5.00pm |
Backbench Business |
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General Debate: Rail transport services for communities served by the West Coast Main Line |
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Until 5.30pm or for half an hour |
Adjournment Debate: Government support for leisure centres (Charlotte Nichols) |
Westminster Hall
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1.30pm |
A blueprint for eye health in England and the devolved nations |
Business Today: Chamber
9.30am Prayers
Followed by
QUESTIONS
Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for International Trade
1David Duguid (Banff and Buchan)
What progress her Department has made on tackling trade barriers for British food and farming businesses. (902792)
2Sir Desmond Swayne (New Forest West)
What steps her Department is taking to increase trade opportunities for the financial services sector. (902795)
3Charlotte Nichols (Warrington North)
What steps she is taking to increase trade with Japan. (902796)
4Tom Randall (Gedling)
What assessment her Department has made of the contribution of inward investment to the Government’s growth agenda. (902798)
5Mark Garnier (Wyre Forest)
What steps her Department is taking to reduce barriers to global trade for British businesses. (902799)
6Mohammad Yasin (Bedford)
What steps she is taking to increase exports. (902800)
7Gavin Newlands (Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
What assessment she has made of the impact of her Department's trade policies on UK food prices. (902803)
8Wendy Morton (Aldridge-Brownhills)
What progress her Department has made on tackling trade barriers for British food and farming businesses. (902804)
9Gerald Jones (Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney)
What progress she has made on the commencement of the UK-Australia Free Trade Agreement. (902805)
10Scott Benton (Blackpool South)
What steps her Department is taking to reduce barriers to global trade for British businesses. (902808)
11Liz Twist (Blaydon)
What assessment she has made of the effectiveness of measures taken by the Trade Remedies Authority to help protect the aluminium extrusion industry. (902810)
12Sir Robert Syms (Poole)
What steps her Department is taking to reduce barriers to global trade for British businesses. (902811)
13Mr Virendra Sharma (Ealing, Southall)
What progress she has made on securing a free trade agreement with India. (902812)
14Dr Rupa Huq (Ealing Central and Acton)
What steps she is taking to increase trade with European countries. (902813)
15Selaine Saxby (North Devon)
What progress her Department has made on tackling trade barriers for British food and farming businesses. (902815)
16Mark Pawsey (Rugby)
What steps her Department is taking to reduce barriers to global trade for British businesses. (902816)
At 10.15am
Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for International Trade
T1Gareth Bacon (Orpington)
If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities. (902817)
T2Dr Kieran Mullan (Crewe and Nantwich) (902819)
T3Mr Virendra Sharma (Ealing, Southall) (902821)
T4Chris Green (Bolton West) (902822)
T5Martin Vickers (Cleethorpes) (902823)
T6Giles Watling (Clacton) (902825)
T7Peter Aldous (Waveney) (902826)
URGENT QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS
10.30am
Urgent Questions:
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs if he will make a statement on the investigation into the Chinese Consul General attack on protestors in Manchester (Alicia Kearns)
Business Statement (Leader of the House)
Ministerial Statements, including on:
Infected Blood Update (Paymaster General and Minister for the Cabinet Office)
Independent Inquiry relating to Afghanistan (Minister for Defence People, Veterans and Service Families)
BUSINESS OF THE DAY
Until 5.00pm (Standing Order No. 9(3))
Self-disconnection of prepayment meters
Anne McLaughlin
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.
Rail transport services for communities served by the West Coast Main Line
Virginia Crosbie
That this House has considered rail transport services for communities served by the West Coast Main Line.
Notes:
The subjects for these debates were determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
ADJOURNMENT DEBATE
Until 5.30pm or for half an hour (whichever is later) (Standing Order No. 9(7))
Government support for leisure centres: Charlotte Nichols [R]
Business Today: Westminster Hall
ORDER OF BUSINESS
The sitting will last for up to three hours (Standing Order No. 10(1))
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)).
Written Statements
STATEMENTS TO BE MADE TODAY
Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
1.Business Update
2.Energy Bills Support Scheme - Delivering for more households
Minister for the Cabinet Office
3.Government Transparency and Accountability
The Chancellor of the Exchequer
4.Life Insurance taxation: transfers and reinsurance of long-term business
5.Treasury Directions under the Public Service Pensions and Judicial Offices Act 2022
Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
6.Health Update
Secretary of State for Justice
7.Progress report on the implementation of the Rape Review Action Plan, User-friendly guides for victims; Operation Soteria Year One report.
Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
8.Personal Independence Payment (PIP) Update
9.UK’s 2022 Follow-up Report to the 2016 Inquiry by the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
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: MoD Equipment Plan 2022-2032
Witnesses: 10.00am: David Williams CB, Permanent Secretary, Charlie Pate, Director General, Finance, Lieutenant General Rob Magowan CB CBE, Deputy Chief of Defence Staff (Military Capability), and Andy Start, Defence Equipment & Support Chief Executive Officer, Ministry of Defence
The Grimond Room, Portcullis House
9.30am (private), 10.00am (public)
Public Bill Committees
Online Safety (Re-committed Clauses and Schedules) Bill
Further to consider the Bill
Room 10
11.30am (public)
Online Safety (Re-committed Clauses and Schedules) Bill
Further to consider the Bill
Room 10
2.00pm (public)
Committee Reports Published Today
TREASURY
9th Report: Appointment of Ashley Alder as Chair of the Financial Conduct Authority HC 786
Time of publication: 00.01am
Announcements
FORTHCOMING END OF DAY ADJOURNMENT DEBATES
Monday 9 January to Monday 16 January (ballot closed)
The ballot for Monday 9 to Monday 16 January 2023 is now closed and will take place today.
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 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
Christmas Adjournment - Tabling of Parliamentary Questions
The following arrangements will apply for the tabling of Questions during the Christmas Adjournment.
Under Standing Order No. 22(6), the Speaker has made the following arrangements for tabling Questions for oral answer when the House returns. The list also includes future tabling arrangements up to Thursday 12 January 2022.
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Departments etc.** |
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Tuesday 20 December |
Monday 9 January 2023 |
Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (T) |
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Tuesday 20 December |
Tuesday 10 January 2023 |
Justice (T) |
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Tuesday 20 December |
Wednesday 11 January 2023 |
Scotland; Prime Minister |
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Tuesday 20 December |
Thursday 12 January 2023 |
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (T) |
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Tuesday 10 January 2023 |
Monday 16 January 2023 |
Education (T) |
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Tuesday 10 January 2023 |
Wednesday 18 January 2023 |
Wales |
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Wednesday 11 January 2023 |
Tuesday 17 January 2023 |
Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (T) |
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Thursday 12 January 2023 |
Wednesday 18 January 2023 |
Prime Minister |
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Thursday 12 January 2023 |
Thursday 19 January 2023 |
Transport (T) |
The results of the shuffles on 20 December will be published on 21 December.
For further details of last tabling days for other Departments and answering bodies, see the Order of Questions rota available from the Vote Office and on the internet at https://commonsbusiness.parliament.uk/Document/61199/Html?subType=Standard
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* The latest time for tabling is 12.30pm on each of these days.
** (T) indicates that there are also Topical questions for that Department.
Questions for written answer on a named day
The latest time for tabling a Question for written answer on a named day before the Christmas Adjournment is Thursday 15 December, for answer on Tuesday 20 December.
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Time of tabling |
Earliest date for named day answer |
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Thursday 15 December |
Tuesday 20 December |
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Friday 16 December to Monday 19 December |
Monday 9 January 2023 |
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Tuesday 20 December |
Tuesday 10 January 2023 |
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From 7.30pm or rise of the House, whichever is earlier, on Tuesday 20 December to 2.30pm on Friday 6 January 2023 |
Wednesday 11 January 2023 |
Please note that each Member may table five named day questions during the Christmas Adjournment.
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.
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.
NHS dentistry provision in Salford and Eccles: Rebecca Long Bailey
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
Shared Parental Leave and Pay (Bereavement): Ten Minute Rule Motion
Darren Henry
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision about shared parental leave and pay in certain cases where one or both of a child’s parents has died; and for connected purposes.
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.
11.00am That this House has considered future of rail services: Stephen Hammond
Notes:
The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
2.30pm That this House has considered the expansion of the ultra low emission zone: Gareth Johnson
4.00pm That this House has considered the Energy Charter Treaty: Mick Whitley
4.30pm That this House has considered the affordability and availability of childcare: Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi
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)).
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.
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
Free School Meals (Primary Schools) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Zarah Sultana
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
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
Child Support Collection (Domestic Abuse) Bill: Remaining Stages
Member in Charge: Sally-Ann Hart
Not amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
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
Criminal Appeal (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Mr Barry Sheerman
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Coal Extraction and Use Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Tim Farron
Notes:
Bill not yet printed.
Green Jobs (Definition and Promotion) Bill: Second Reading
Member in Charge: Tim Farron
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.
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.
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 Grant Shapps
That the draft Climate Change (Targeted Greenhouse Gases) Order 2022, which was laid before this House on 19 October, be approved.
13. Transport Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill: Second Reading
14. 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.
15. 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 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 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.
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.
21. UK Infrastructure Bank Bill [Lords]: Remaining Stages
As amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
22. Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill: Remaining Stages
As amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered
23. Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill: Remaining Stages
As amended in Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
Notes:
King’s consent to be signified on Third Reading.
24. 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.
26. 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.
Mims Davies
That the draft Bereavement Benefits (Remedial) Order 2022, which was laid before this House on 13 October, be approved.
Victoria Atkins
That the draft Local Government Finance Act 1988 (Non-Domestic Rating Multipliers) (England) Order 2022, which was laid before this House on 12 December, 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 H) Order 2023, which was laid before this House on 12 December, be approved.
Notes:
The instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
Lee Rowley
That the draft Local Government (Structural Changes) (Supplementary Provision and Amendment) Order 2023, which was laid before this House on 12 December, be approved.
Notes:
The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
35. Procurement Bill [Lords]: Second Reading
36. Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill: Consideration of Lords Amendments